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Recent Alterations reviews in Inner West Sydney

Very hard working and reliable. Her quality of work is outstanding. Thankyou Jess

Alteration of sheer curtains

$750

Quality work

I need alterations services

$50

Very experienced alterations service with high attention to detail. Thank you!

Replace zip of 7-person Coleman tent

$100

Done a great job mending clothes. Was very quick. Will use again

Alterations

$50

Great job and helpful

Sewing alteration

$10

Lola is amazing with her job.

I need bridal alterations

$200

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Inner West Sydney

$50 - $150

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$50

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$100

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$150

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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 Inner West Sydney

Suit jacket made to measure

$500

Burwood NSW, Australia

15th Mar 2024

I will need 5 x suit jackets made to measure with embroided pocket to match existing navy/blue colour fabric

Alterations

$20

Ashfield NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2024

Alteration my shirts pants etc

Seamstress -Satin bridesmaid dress tailored

$150

Summer Hill NSW, Australia

22nd Feb 2024

I have a satin Azazi bridesmaid dress that I need tailored and shaped. It is currently far too big and shapeless. I leave for the wedding on 1 March 2024.

Taking up hem of wide leg jumpsuit

$30

Dulwich Hill NSW, Australia

13th Feb 2024

I need someone to hem my wide leg sequin jumpsuit for me! It is too long in the legs by several centimetres and I need it taken up. I would be grateful if you could take the measurement for me. This task will require having the work complete by Wednesday 21 Feb. I am happy to come to you but can only do so outside of business hours. :)

Alteration

$20

Ashfield NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2024

Need to get my kurtha more fit. Its kind of loose

Zip repair

$30

Leichhardt NSW, Australia

7th Feb 2024

School Bag zipper needs repair, the zipper has split apart

Shorten blazer

$80

Ashfield NSW, Australia

1st Jan 2024

Shorten The length of a linen blazer approx 10cm. Length only, sleeves are OK - Due date: Flexible

Absolutely no complaints, timely, communicative and great quality.

Qipao/Cheongsam dress alteration

$300

Rhodes NSW, Australia

26th Dec 2023

Hello! I would like to modify my cheongsam/qipao dress and am looking for a capable seamstress. Modifications include - Addition of material to create a train like the attached image - Removal of both sleeves I have a second larger dress to serve as a donor for fabric as required. I am somewhat flexible on the price but need it to be done by the end of January. Thank you so much for your time and have a wonderful Christmas! - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Had an excellent experience with silvana altering a traditional dress and converting it to a wedding dress. Appreciate her punctuality, eye for detail and passion regarding the project. We will be back in the future!

Seamstress to shorten the length of curtains

$150

Lilyfield NSW, Australia

10th Dec 2023

I have 4 x sets of thick block out curtains and 3 x sets of sheets which need taking up as they currently drag on the ground. I would like the job to be completed on a sewing machine (I.e., not by hand) Dimensions below Large blockout curtain x 2 W250mm each (500mm total) Small blockout curtain x 4 W125 each (500mm total) Small sheers x 4 W125 each (500mm total) - Due date: Flexible

Very happy with the job and very easy to work with, thanks!

Ironing & Minor Alterations

$110

Rhodes NSW, Australia

23rd Nov 2023

We need around 5 items of clothing ironed (mostly shirts and tops pictured). We also need 5 dresses altered to reduce the length of the straps by about 5-6cm in length starting from the top seam. Require pickup and drop-off from Rhodes. - Due date: Before Sunday, 3 December 2023 - Due date: Flexible

Great to work with and prompt communication, thanks!

Clothing alteration

$80

Ashfield NSW, Australia

15th Nov 2023

Fixing some hems, rips etc in several pieces of clothing - Due date: Flexible

Costume (Dress) Alterations

$50

Rozelle NSW, Australia

7th Nov 2023

I need a slit cut and hem sewn into the lining of the side of a dress to allow for more movement for two professional dancers. - Due date: Before Saturday, 23 December 2023

Lyndall was fantastic! So efficient and calm. Very responsive in communications and understood what I was after perfectly! Thank you Lyndall!

Take up three pairs of suit pants

$80

Birchgrove NSW 2041, Australia

15th Oct 2023

Three pairs of suit pants to be taken up. Professional standard, including measurement. Can do fitting at my place in Birchgrove, or yours if you are located nearby. - Due date: Before Friday, 20 October 2023

Shorten a dress - Tailor needed

$50

Summer Hill NSW, Australia

12th Oct 2023

Need my Oktoberfest costume shorten Waist band needs to be moved up to my waist - Due date: Before Thursday, 26 October 2023

Went to several people that told me what I wanted was too difficult and could not get done in the time I wanted but Kim was amazing !! Had it done in two days and did best quality job HIGHLY recommend

Urgent alterations (hemming trousers)

$80

Leichhardt NSW, Australia

5th Oct 2023

Hi there, I have three of the exact same linen trousers that need hemming ASAP. I'm flying overseas late tomorrow night (Friday 6th) so need them done before then. The trousers are all the same length and need the same amount hemmed. Looking for a local seamstress, dressmaker or alterations expert! Can drop them to you and pick them up if that makes it easier. Please make an offer Thanks! - Due date: Before Friday, 6 October 2023

Dress Hem - shorten

$45

Summer Hill NSW, Australia

2nd Oct 2023

Hoping someone can urgently adjust a hem on a dress I’ve just bought.

Work pants length alteration, 3 in total.

$30

Burwood NSW, Australia

18th Sep 2023

Need 3 business pants altered length wise. - Due date: Flexible

Curtain alterations

$200

Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia

13th Sep 2023

We have a linen curtain that needs to be taken up 2 cms. the curtain rod is 460cm.

Sally was fantastic. Identified the issues and fixed them. She really did go out of her way for this job and we appreciate it very much. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Zip replaced on a cycling jersey

$45

Ashfield NSW 2131, Australia

3rd Sep 2023

Hi there, I’m looking for a seamstress who car repair and replace the zip on my cycling jersey. The zip has broken on my long sleeve cycling jersey. The old zip needs to be replaced. The zip is about 45 cm long. - Due date: Flexible

Alterations

$120

Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia

29th Aug 2023

I need 2 skirts and a dress altered - Due date: Before Sunday, 3 September 2023