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"Very prompt and fitted the doorbell quickly"
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"Yasmin's work is absolute perfection! I needed 6 pairs of pants shortened and this was no issue at all. She was incredib..."
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"Very talented dressmaker who was very understanding about my job and what was required. "
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"Ruth was so helpful and made the garden look great"
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"Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂"
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Assess repair for zip on handbag
£5
I was absolutely thrilled with my trousers and waist coat. I described a pair of Gaultier trousers I had 20 years ago and Mihaela was able to recreate them for me perfectly. The fit is stunning. I could not be happier with the finished result of my waistcoat and trousers for my wedding
Trousers and waistcoat made
£300
Great work
Dress alterations
£150
This has been the ultimate experience for me. I found this lady to be extremely calm, in control and she definitely delivered to a higher satisfaction than I anticipated. Will be using again for EVER situation I need!! Amazing stuff!! Thank you very much. I will enter into my 30s in STYLLLEEEE!!!!
Alterations on a 2 piece suit.
£75
Such an amzing job done from Emma in very short time. She had an amazing work attitude and good personality. Amazing skills.
Elastic Dress need to be replaced
£50
Elza provided me with an amazing service. My dress was made from scratch and it was a very fast service. It looks amazing! Can’t wait to get more dresses done by her!
Need to make a dress
£250
What's the average cost of an alteration tailor in London Central London
£34 - £92
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£34
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£50
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£92
Average reviews for Alterations Services in London Central London
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4.89
Best rated jacket alterations near me
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"Mihaela is quick learner and Good Buyer. "
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"Yasmin's work is absolute perfection! I needed 6 pairs of pants shortened and this was no issue at all. She was incredib..."
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Recent Jacket Alterations reviews in London Central London
A pleasure to work with: punctual, polite, pleasant and proficient - a seamstress it is good to know.Thank you Yasmin.
Seamstress - to sew a patch onto a jacket top.
£12
Excellent. Thoroughly recommend.
Dinner jacket and trousers alterations
£100
I was absolutely thrilled with my trousers and waist coat. I described a pair of Gaultier trousers I had 20 years ago and Mihaela was able to recreate them for me perfectly. The fit is stunning. I could not be happier with the finished result of my waistcoat and trousers for my wedding
Trousers and waistcoat made
£300
What's the average cost of a Jacket Alterations Expert in London Central London
£20 - £100
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£20
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£32
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£100
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5
Best rated trouser alterations near me
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"Mihaela is quick learner and Good Buyer. "
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"At short notice Lubna did an excellent job. She was friendly and cleaned our flat very well "
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"Jay is very professional, polite and efficient. Super helpful, thank you so much for an organised and positive service:)"
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"Very prompt and fitted the doorbell quickly"
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"Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂"
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Recent Trouser Alterations reviews in London Central London
Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂
X3 Trouser Alterations — Shortening
£30
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
I was absolutely thrilled with my trousers and waist coat. I described a pair of Gaultier trousers I had 20 years ago and Mihaela was able to recreate them for me perfectly. The fit is stunning. I could not be happier with the finished result of my waistcoat and trousers for my wedding
Trousers and waistcoat made
£300
Munir was lovely. He did a very good job adjusting my trousers. I am very happy with his work! Will definitely request him again!
Trousers alteration
£80
Excellent. Thoroughly recommend.
Dinner jacket and trousers alterations
£100
Amazing service thank you
Shorten trousers
£18
What's the average cost of a Trouser Alterations Exoerts in London Central London
£30 - £90
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£30
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£44
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£90
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based on 7 reviews
5
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"Deep cleaning done in the best possible way"
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"Thankyou for shortening the dress in time for me. The needle work was exquisite and everything was done professionally...."
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"Yasmin's work is absolute perfection! I needed 6 pairs of pants shortened and this was no issue at all. She was incredib..."
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"Very talented dressmaker who was very understanding about my job and what was required. "
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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in London Central London
Yasmin helped me alter my dress for a work party and she was great!
Dress Alteration
£50
Such an amzing job done from Emma in very short time. She had an amazing work attitude and good personality. Amazing skills.
Elastic Dress need to be replaced
£50
Great work
Dress alterations
£150
Great work on complicated dress non straight shortening
Shorten dress
£30
Yasmin was very helpful and efficient. her work is of high quality! Would definitely recommend
Broken zip on a dress
£15
Elza provided me with an amazing service. My dress was made from scratch and it was a very fast service. It looks amazing! Can’t wait to get more dresses done by her!
Need to make a dress
£250
What's the average cost of a Dress Alteration in London Central London
£37 - £67
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£37
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£50
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£67
Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in London Central London
based on 15 reviews
4.73
Best rated garment shortening experts near me
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"Lila is amazing!"
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"At short notice Lubna did an excellent job. She was friendly and cleaned our flat very well "
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"Very prompt and fitted the doorbell quickly"
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"Victor is reliable and efficient for the task . The curtain was expertly fitted. His work is also neat and tidy. I will ..."
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"Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂"
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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in London Central London
Great work on complicated dress non straight shortening
Shorten dress
£30
Munir is a pleasure to do business with. Very conscientious and likeable.
Sewing JOBS! New arm rest covers for office chair & shorten curtains.
£75
Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂
X3 Trouser Alterations — Shortening
£30
Amazing service thank you
Shorten trousers
£18
Excellent customer service.
Hem shortened
£20
What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in London Central London
£30 - £45
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£30
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£45
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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!
Recent Alterations tasks in London Central London
Zip repair
£20
Denmark Hill, Greater London, SE5
30th Oct 2024
I have a pair of cargos and a pair of jeans which both need replacement zips
Wedding dress
£1,000
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
27th Oct 2024
1. V front and back, but not too low on either the front or the back, keep elegant. 2. Dont make shoulders bigger than what they are already 3. Tightiss until the waist and then lose 4. Material: no need for silk or lace. Add a bit of small texture to the fabric if possible so it’s not a plain piece of fabric. Ideally to highlight the waist or sleeves (see the pictures). 5. Sleeves: elbow length or 3/4 6. Add white small buttons (see picture) 7. “Convertible”; be able to remove the bridal tail and potentially sleeves, leaving a sleeveless dress (see picture). 8. For the tail, start the tail either as a cape or in the upper back (see pictures)
Zippers in 2 cushions
£15
De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1
24th Oct 2024
zippers in 2 of sofa cushions are not working
Zip jacket repairs
£100
Spitalfields, Greater London
21st Oct 2024
I have around 10 jackets that need a replacement zip
Dress Alteration
£20
Bankside, Greater London
17th Oct 2024
It’s a green sequin strapless dress, I need it to be altered to fit me tighter all over. Has a zip at the back.
Alter pant length
£15
St Luke's, Greater London
14th Oct 2024
I have chinos pant 30 inch in Length. I need to shorten it.
Curtain Alterations
£125
South Kensington, Greater London, SW7
5th Oct 2024
Curtains need to be shortened (10 in total)
Great service and communication
Shorten trousers
£40
Dollis Hill, Greater London
2nd Oct 2024
Shorten 3 pairs of womens trousers and shorten sleeves on 1 dress
New brass zips on leather rucksack 1 or more
£30
Gospel Oak, Greater London
26th Sep 2024
One or more zips broken approx 2'6
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
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
Alter a dress
£50
North Southwark, Greater London
25th Sep 2024
Shorten a dress. Satin dress
Friendly and efficient service. Thank you so much. 💓
Take in my skirt
£30
Chelsea, Greater London
24th Sep 2024
I bought a skirt and it's two sizes too big, so I need it taken in. It has a seem on the back so I'm hoping it's not too hard, as I'd like to wear it this weekend. Photo of front and back is attached. Will need you to come and measure it and then take it in and drop it back off, or I can pick it up depending on where you are.
Trouser shortening
£20
De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1
24th Sep 2024
Shorten poly cotton trousers by 1-2 inches
Zip repair
£20
The Borough, Greater London
23rd Sep 2024
repair a zip on a dress that rolls down. whole zip replacement
Dressmaker: I need a dress taken up and jeans made to fit.
£50
Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A
22nd Sep 2024
I’m happy to come to you. I need a summer maxi dress taken up as it’s too long. I also need a pair of jeans made to fit me, they’re too small.
She’s awesome, she’s REALLY REALLY knows her stuff. Seamstress extraordinaire 👍🏻
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
Alter to shorten my trousers
£10
Mayfair, Greater London, W1J
19th Sep 2024
my denim trousers are too long so i need it tailored shorter. I can send it to you and pick it up from you as well, no need to pick it up from my location. would prefer if you are closer though, but will consider sending far as well, I just need this done at a lower price. Due date: Flexible
Altering of a dress
£20
Balham, Greater London
17th Jun 2024
I have a dress for a wedding and need it altering around the breast area to make it tighter and more fitted
First and last time using airtasker
X3 Trouser Alterations — Shortening
£30
Kennington, Greater London
18th May 2024
Women’s trousers need shortening: X2 pants taken up by a hem X1 pants taken up by 2 hems
Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂