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Recent Alterations reviews in London East London

Sorry I didn't release the payment earlier but I was a little confused on how to but the work done was first class thankyou

Need a corset back on a prom dress

£30

Very good, prompt service. Thank you.

Replace upholstery zipper

£50

Highly recommend. Fast and easy service. And very happy with the tailoring. Would definitely use again. M

Trouser alteration

£50

Thankyou for shortening the dress in time for me. The needle work was exquisite and everything was done professionally. I would recommend you to anyone who wants a unique dress for a special occasion. I can enjoy the wedding without worrying if l look ok.

I need the front of a dress taken up to knee length. .

£80

Great work

Dress alterations

£150

great job. Very efficient.

Ready made curtains need shortening and hemming.

£50

What's the average cost of an alteration tailor in London East London

£47 - £112

low

£47

median

£60

high

£112

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in London East London

based on 27 reviews

5

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Recent Trouser Alterations reviews in London East London

Enny did a fantastic job, was very happy with my alterations and the care she took! Will definitely go back for any other alterations.

Alteration to a pair of trousers and a dress, both to be brought in

£50

Highly recommend. Fast and easy service. And very happy with the tailoring. Would definitely use again. M

Trouser alteration

£50

Thank you so much Munir! Absolutely brilliant job, taking up the hems of a pair of trousers. So flexible about picking up and dropping and great communication.

Take up hems on trousers

£25

Great service from Munir and good communication!

Fix 2 pants + 1 blouse

£20

What's the average cost of a Trouser Alterations Exoerts in London East London

£33 - £60

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£33

median

£51

high

£60

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Average reviews for Trouser Alterations Services in London East London

based on 5 reviews

5

5
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Best rated dress alterations near me

Recent Dress Alterations reviews in London East London

Great results for both of my dresses ✅✅☀️ I'm so greatlful for Victor making himself available for my urgent booking literally a day before my travel to wedding to be a bridesmaid when 2 of my dresses were wrong sizes, too small! Victor is talented and creative on his approach to solve the matters in hand. It was convenient as well that he travelled to my house and completed the job while constantly assuring the dresses fit properly by doing the fittings throughout. I'm very pleased with him and his work, great communication and attention to detail. I recommend him to anyone who either needs alterations or brand new dresses, he can do it all:) I'm greatlful for my dresses. Thanks, Victor!!!

Alter 2 dresses

£100

Thankyou for shortening the dress in time for me. The needle work was exquisite and everything was done professionally. I would recommend you to anyone who wants a unique dress for a special occasion. I can enjoy the wedding without worrying if l look ok.

I need the front of a dress taken up to knee length. .

£80

Great work

Dress alterations

£150

Mihaela did a lovely job altering my bridesmaids dress. She finished the work quickly and her communication was excellent.

Alteration of a bridesmaid dress (shortening length of skirt)

£100

Jay was fantastic and had my bridesmaids dresses altered so fast ! Would most definitely use him again !! Thank you Jay !

Dress shortening

£40

Sorry I didn't release the payment earlier but I was a little confused on how to but the work done was first class thankyou

Need a corset back on a prom dress

£30

What's the average cost of a Dress Alteration in London East London

£50 - £116

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£50

median

£79

high

£116

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in London East London

based on 16 reviews

5

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Best rated garment shortening experts near me

Recent Garment Shortening reviews in London East London

Munir is a pleasure to do business with. Very conscientious and likeable.

Sewing JOBS! New arm rest covers for office chair & shorten curtains.

£75

Tracy was absolutely fantastic - she was polite friendly and super quick Will definitely be going back to her

Shorten curtains with hemming strip & fix radiator valve

£60

great job. Very efficient.

Ready made curtains need shortening and hemming.

£50

Amazing service excellent alteration Dress now is perfect length

Dress length shortened

£50

Mihaela did a lovely job altering my bridesmaids dress. She finished the work quickly and her communication was excellent.

Alteration of a bridesmaid dress (shortening length of skirt)

£100

Jay was fantastic and had my bridesmaids dresses altered so fast ! Would most definitely use him again !! Thank you Jay !

Dress shortening

£40

What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in London East London

£46 - £103

low

£46

median

£57

high

£103

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in London East London

based on 9 reviews

5

9
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What does a clothing alteration include?

Your seamstress or tailor is skilled in working with textiles, but especially clothing, to create, repair, and alter clothing. Whether you're a bride looking to have adjustments on your wedding dress or a mum who needs to have her kids' school uniforms repaired, Taskers are up for the work! Here are some of the most popular alteration services and what you can expect when you book them:

Sewing

Need some custom sewing work to create a design from scratch or custom-fit to your size? Hire a seamstress or dressmaker to create or customise your dress or garment based on the designs of your favourite fashion brands - whether it's a wedding dress, a school uniform, or corporate wear. They’ll start by measuring your shape and size with a soft tape measure to ensure the perfect fit. They’ll consult you on designs and fabrics, before choosing or customising a pattern and cutting out the pieces. They’ll sew your garment or dress, taking care to finish off any edges with an overlocking stitch. Most dressmakers will request you to come in for a final fitting where you can try on the (mostly finished) garment and they can make final adjustments.

Formal wear alterations

When you want to look your best, it’s so important that your clothing is tailored to perfectly fit. Whether you need bridal alterations, wedding dress alterations, school graduation alterations, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations, a professional seamstress can help. They’ll take your exact measurements and then ask you to try on the outfit or dress, ideally with the shoes you plan to wear. Then they’ll note or mark up any parts that need taking in or loosening, and where the hem needs to sit based on your shoe height. They’ll use a mixture of machine and hand-sewing techniques to alter your clothing and finalise everything with a final fitting before your event.

Clothing adjustments

Most clothing you buy off the rack won’t be the perfect fit, or you might need your favourite clothes adjusted as your body changes shape over time. Book an alterations service near you to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, trouser alterations, and even school uniform alterations for those kids who won’t stop growing. Clothing adjustments usually involve taking seams in or out and adjusting the hem. Most hems have a few centimetres of extra fabric, so you can add extra length, or take it up for the perfect fit.

Clothing repairs

When your favourite dress or trousers have a rip, you don’t have to throw them away. Get a professional to take a look and see if they can save your garment with techniques like zipper repair, seam repair, new lining, hole patching, button sewing, and more. Extend the life of your clothing with alterations and tailoring services - it’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.

Looking for a price list on dress alterations or want to know bridal gown alteration costs in the UK? With our price guide, you can find out exactly how much alteration costs, so you’ll be outfit ready for any occasion!

Airtasker has over 13 alteration tailors in London East London, with an average rating of 5.0 stars from 27 reviews. Get in touch with alteration tailors such as Mihaela C, Jay K, and Tracy S today to get a wide variety of Alterations jobs done. From Zipper Repair, Wedding Dress Alterations, and Trouser Alterations; you can get all types of Alterations done usually between £47-£112, with the median price of Alterations in London East London being £60.
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Recent Alterations tasks in London East London

Sleeves shortened

£10

Lewisham, Greater London

3rd Nov 2024

Hello, some small alterations needed. - sleeves shortened on a jacket - zip repair or replacement on a bomber jacket - buttons addsd to a coat Thanks in advance for your quotes for some/ all of the tasks. Im based in Lewisham.

Cushion Alterations Needed

£90

Harold Hill, Greater London

2nd Nov 2024

Cushions are approx 4ft long x 2ft 4" Tall x 4" inches deep. They are solid memory foam inside. I need All three to be cut and stitched so they are 18" inches Tall , keeping the other two dimensions as is. Also needs strong velcro stitched on the back of each to fix to the wall. Remaining material and foam needs returning for final custom pads to be made. ( Measurements to come after the initial 3 pads are installed ).

Alterations to 2-3 suits (2 piece) and some shirts for work.

£15

Ilford, Greater London, IG1

27th Oct 2024

I’m looking for someone new who I can count on to provide me with alterations, without extortionate pricing like half of the city’s tailors. What I typically need is trousers shortening/hemming with some slight tapering, and shirts/blazers to have sleeves shorted (I’ve never really had to adjust shoulders or waists much thankfully). Can drop off items to you directly (likely 3 suits (2 piece) and 4-5 shirts In the past I’ve typically paid a flat fee of £10-15 per item with my usual tailor (Ben Gold) who is sadly getting on a bit.

Zippers in 2 cushions

£15

De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1

24th Oct 2024

zippers in 2 of sofa cushions are not working

Alterations of Clothes

£10

Goodmayes, Greater London

11th Oct 2024

I have some clothes that need loosening like long shirts and shortening trousers etc. I am based in Goodmayes in East London. - Due date: Flexible

Shorten trousers

£20

Cranbrook, Greater London

7th Oct 2024

2 pairs of jeans to shorten

My bag’s zip broke. 3 zip teeth broke off

£30

Haggerston, Greater London, E2

26th Sep 2024

My zip broke when a piece of fabric got stuck in it and I tried to get it out

Add pockets to dress

£25

Alameda Place, Greater London

25th Sep 2024

Want pockets added to a dress

Alter trousers

£20

Shacklewell, Greater London

25th Sep 2024

I have a pair of pleather trousers I got in the hopes to use for a last minute cosplay, but I'm not certain on my ability to cut the bits necessary out, and they're too long. So wanted to get a quote on someone else doing it if I could afford it before badly attempting to do it myself 😅 Trousers I have and a much better version of what I am trying to do. Essentially I guess need turning these trousers into chaps. Thanks

Trouser shortening

£20

De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1

24th Sep 2024

Shorten poly cotton trousers by 1-2 inches

Total replacement of a zipper on a leather jacket

£50

Kingsland, Greater London, E8

20th Sep 2024

Similar to this jacket: https://www.johnvarvatos.com/keeler-racer-jacket/L1570W24-Y1620-060.html

Repair hole inside jacket

£10

Greenwich, Greater London, SE10

3rd Sep 2024

Hole inside jacket under left armpit - looking to repair

Replace zip

£25

South Hackney, Greater London

2nd Sep 2024

Replacing a zip in some jeans

Repair a bag zip

£20

Cranham, Greater London

24th Aug 2024

It’s a Longchamp bag and the zip teeth no longer close the bag

Golf bag zip repair

£60

Marks Gate, Greater London

16th Aug 2024

Need a zip repaired or replaced

Golf bag replacement zip

£30

Marks Gate, Greater London

16th Aug 2024

think its needs a new zip

05 x Trouser hems shortening

£30

Alameda Place, Greater London

11th Aug 2024

I need 5 trouser hems to be shortened

Tear on the mattress by the zip line

£100

Gidea Park, Greater London

11th Aug 2024

Large tear tear by the zip line to be repaired if possible . Give me your quote first

Broken zip

£50

West Thamesmead, Greater London

10th Aug 2024

Broken zip zzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzz

Suit jacket alteration

£50

West Ham, Greater London, E15

7th Aug 2024

I need a tuxedo suit jacket taken in a bit and sleeves shortened