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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
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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 The West End
Vinyl jacket tailoring
£6
Fitzrovia, Greater London, W1T
30th Aug 2024
my vinyl jacket is a size 8 but i want it shorter and more cinched in
Dress alteration
£65
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
5th Aug 2024
Need hem taken up on bridesmaid dress
Clothing alterations
£20
Fitzrovia, Greater London, W1T
17th Jul 2024
I have 2 beauty tunics that are baggy around the shoulders but tight on the stomach and would like to either add a pleat or gind a way of making the fit a bit looser please.
Sew a skirt
£85
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
4th Jul 2024
I have bought some materials and would like a skirt made from them, I have pictures and a skirt similar to what I want made and will provide whatever materials are needed and travel wherever needed. Id love to wear it for my birthday soon
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Taneshe is amazing at what she does!! She kept in contact to make sure I was happy with all of the details and worked really quickly. The skirt she made for me was perfectly sewn and she has a great eye for detail. I would definitely recommend.
Need x 2 vips replaced. Pockets added to the skirt
£30
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
1st Jul 2024
Replace the zips in two items. One item is a skirt. I would like pockets added to that item too.
Hem my trouser
£50
Hyde Park Corner, Greater London
27th Jun 2024
My new trouser is too long so I’d like to hem it
Regular suit trousers shortened and made slim fit
£25
Marylebone, Greater London
27th Jun 2024
regular suit trousers need shortening in length and made to be slim fit
Corset back added to cinch dress in (already boned)
£300
Covent Garden, Greater London
25th Jun 2024
The top of the dress is already a boned corset, but does not have a lace up back. I was hoping to have this added in order to cinch the dress in properly around the waist and create an hourglass effect. I was also hoping to have the bust cups stitched together in the middle so less cleavage shows, as I’ve indicated in the two before and after pictures I’ve taken. I would need to pick it up before 6pm at the latest, and appreciate it’s a big ask but would be very grateful for any services provided!
Dress + 3 chairs
£50
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
16th Jun 2024
Hey Jay- Thanks for getting back to us, we were wondering if you could also repair these 3 wobbly chairs for us? One of them has the side stretches but is still wobbly, and the other two are missing the side stretches. If so, we would love to come by now and drop off dress and chairs, and if you could provide us a quote for all services combined that would be great Thanks! Andi
Shortening pant, doing my suit
£80
Marylebone, Greater London
21st May 2024
1) pant shortening 2) suit jacket adjustment 3) suit pant shortening
(Slim trouser, shorten length, take in waist) x2
£70
Marylebone, Greater London
13th May 2024
two pairs of trousers - Take in waist - Shorten trouser - Slim trouser Measurements TBC
6 x unhemmed trousers altered
£60
St James, Greater London
13th May 2024
6 x pairs of un hemmed linen trousers need taking up for my groomsmen. We will be sourcing and buying them on the day, then need them altered on the day.
Same day shorten pants
£350
Mayfair, Greater London, W1J
12th May 2024
Three pants shorten them in the same day
Fix dress zipper
£20
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
7th May 2024
Dress zipper split and need it put back on track
Sewing repair to overcoat minor
£20
Chinatown, Greater London
29th Apr 2024
A few stitches to an overcoat
Trouser hem
£100
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
26th Apr 2024
Take hem up of trousers. Pins are in for one side. Very simple job.
Sew trouser
£40
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
20th Apr 2024
2 trousers need to be sown and triple are provided with patterns and trimmings.
Tailoring of trousers
£30
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
11th Apr 2024
Need 3 trousers fixed or tailors Happy to drop them and pick them up from your house for ease 2x need trousers taken up 1x need zip refitted as the sewing is coming undone from my last attempt
Hand stitching embellishments on a jacket
£100
Soho, Greater London, W1F
11th Apr 2024
See sequin patches onto an existing jacket
Jeans repair
£40
Streatham, Greater London, SW16
13th Mar 2024
Crotch rips at the seam on 2 pairs of Mens Jeans. One pair front and back, one pair back only. They will likely need patches. Thank you!