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Recent Alterations reviews in Hobart

Kim is absolutely amazing. I had a dress alteration which was quite the challenge and she got creative and absolutely nailed it and exceeded my expectations. I had a short timeline and she went above and beyond. Clear communication and great result. Thank you Kim!

Dress alteration

$50

Kim did a great job with some alterations to my hoodie, thanks so much Kim

Hoodie alteration

$25

Amazing, very talented sewer, lovely to work with, great communicator. She breathed new life into my old but favourite clothing! Highly recommend.

Casual clothing alteration

$60

Kim did the most amazing job of sewing over 100 colourful napkins for my upcoming wedding. She was extremely helpful and did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend her.

Sewing/hemming table napkins for my wedding

$200

Kim did such a lovely job on my dress with a very quick turnaround. Would happily recommend her service! Thanks so much!!

Alterations on midi dress - cleavage

$40

Kim was lovely and did a great job hemming my voile curtains. Ahead of time and to a very high standard. Also excellent communication throughout. Highly recommend Kim!

Shorten and hem voile curtains

$200

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Hobart

$42 - $77

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$42

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$55

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$77

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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 clothes. 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 with great attention to detail. They’ll start by measuring your shape and size with a soft tape measure to ensure the perfect fit. They’ll consult with 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, school graduation alterations, wedding dress alterations, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations nearby your location, 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 clothes you buy off the rack won’t fit perfectly, or you might need your favourite clothes adjusted for your body shape over time. Book clothing alterations around your area to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, 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 pants break, you don’t have to throw them away. Get professional tailors or seamstresses to take a look and see if they can save your clothes with techniques like zipper repair, seam repair, new lining, hole patching, button sewing, and more. Extend the life of your clothes - it’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.

Recent Alterations tasks in Hobart

Shorten two pairs of pants. One pair fully lined.

$40

Kingston Beach TAS, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Shorten two pairs of Carla Zampatti wide-leg pants. One pair is fully lined.

Jacket altered

$20

Bellerive TAS, Australia

20th Feb 2024

I need two extra belt loops put on jacket

Sewing Alterations - Trouser waist expanded

$25

Howrah TAS, Australia

4th Feb 2024

Women’s trouser waist expanded. - Due date: Flexible

It was really great to work with Kim

School bag embroidered with childs name

$20

Tranmere TAS, Australia

29th Jan 2024

I’ve purchased a school bag and id like my sons name Machine stitched on it - Due date: Flexible

Zipper replaced

$100

Rosny Park TAS, Australia

10th Dec 2023

Zipper won’t do all the way up gets stuck on one part it’s a formal dress - Due date: Before Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Casual clothing alteration

$60

West Hobart TAS, Australia

6th Dec 2023

2 pants - elastic waist line brought in + inside of back pockets removed and opening sewn shut to make false pockets. (Black, and identical pair in white not shown) Top - length shortened (red) Skirt - zip replaced, sides let out (blue sheered) Dress - length shortened (blue ribbed) Dress - length shortened, sides brought in (black) Jeans - length shortened (not pictured, but standard denim) I can drop off/pick-up clothing from you - Due date: Before Saturday, December 23, 2023

Amazing, very talented sewer, lovely to work with, great communicator. She breathed new life into my old but favourite clothing! Highly recommend.

Needing dress altered

$50

Lutana TAS, Australia

6th Oct 2023

Needing the bust of a dress taken in. Unsure on pricing; open to any offers. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 7 October 2023

Pants alterations (sewing darts)

$60

Glebe TAS, Australia

26th Sep 2023

I have 3 pairs of work pants that have a large gap on the waist I need some darts sewn in to the back of them. Doesn’t need to look perfect, but just need it done as soon as possible Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 26 September 2023

3 pairs trousers shortened

$50

Richmond TAS, Australia

9th Sep 2023

Cut off and hem 3 pairs of trousers

Zip to change on my jumpsuit

$25

Hobart TAS, Australia

10th Aug 2023

jumpsuit zip broken i need a new one - Due date: Flexible

Shorten and hem voile curtains

$200

Hobart TAS, Australia

25th Jul 2023

Shorten and hem 20 voile curtains, each 140 cm wide. I can drop the curtains off to you (Hobart Central, Northern suburbs or Eastern Shore) Due date: Flexible

Kim was lovely and did a great job hemming my voile curtains. Ahead of time and to a very high standard. Also excellent communication throughout. Highly recommend Kim!

Small job to shorten caravan door cover

$25

New Norfolk TAS, Australia

20th Jul 2023

Cut down and hem small pvc/canvas door cover for caravan door. - Due date: Before Saturday, 22 July 2023

Clothing strap repair alteration

$20

Sandy Bay TAS, Australia

16th Jun 2023

Shoestring strap of a dress has broken off and requires re-attachment. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 18 June 2023

Zip replacement

$40

Dynnyrne TAS 7005, Australia

13th Jun 2023

I have a light fleece jacket with a broken zip, which needs replacing. I have the new zip, its a 65cm open-ended zip with fine teeth. - Due date: Flexible

Wedding dress altered

$100

Hobart TAS, Australia

7th May 2023

Taken in around bodice and taken up in length - Due date: Before Friday, 7 July 2023

Trousers zip broken

$20

Lower Snug TAS 7054, Australia

22nd Mar 2023

Zipper needs repair or change - Due date: Flexible

Hoodie alteration

$25

Hobart TAS, Australia

8th Mar 2023

I have an oversized hoodie that I need taken in a bit. - Due date: Before Friday, 17 March 2023

Kim did a great job with some alterations to my hoodie, thanks so much Kim

Zip replaced

$50

Hobart TAS, Australia

15th Feb 2023

A sleeping bag zip repair - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 16 February 2023

Alterations on midi dress - cleavage

$40

Sandy Bay TAS, Australia

11th Jan 2023

I have a wedding to attend and the dress I have is gaping and too low around the cleavage / neckline. Need help altering it to my frame, maybe taking it in at the shoulders or sewing up the bottom part? It is a cotton /linen blend with polyester lining. Thanks :) - Due date: Before Thursday, 9 February 2023

Kim did such a lovely job on my dress with a very quick turnaround. Would happily recommend her service! Thanks so much!!

Dress alteration

$50

Hobart TAS, Australia

7th Jan 2023

Dress alterations. Zip and shortening of dress. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 10 January 2023