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Recent Alterations reviews in Canberra
Sarah was lovely and did a great job, I would recommend her
Curtains shortened
$150
Great work, would highly recommend
Hem up 2 pair of school shorts
$20
Excellent; very professional work. Also, I was very grateful for the help in fitting my large cushions into the renewed cushion covers. My sofa now has a 'like new' shape again!
Replace sofa cushion zippers
$150
Had some clothing altered with Vani. She was very professional, efficient and did a great job on my clothing. I highly recommend her services and look forward to using her again in the future!
Women's clothing alterations
$100
Great job. Excellent craftsmanship. Highly recommended.
Alteration of Curtain Sheers
$40
Efficient and professional clothing alteration, including difficult alterations.
Clothing alterations - 3 garments
$50
low
$35
median
$55
high
$110
Average reviews for Alterations Services in Canberra
based on 23 reviews
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Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews in Canberra
Elaine did a fantastic job making cat paws for school book week. Very happy with the result and a very happy child! Highly recommend Elaine.
Sew some paws for school book week by Thursday.
$100
Great work, would highly recommend
Hem up 2 pair of school shorts
$20
What's the average cost of a school uniform alteration service in Canberra
$37 - $80
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$80
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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 Canberra
Wedding dress cut short
$200
Kaleen ACT 2617, Australia
15th Sep 2023
I would like to have my wedding dress cut to just above the knee - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Help shorten the coat length
$20
Franklin ACT, Australia
4th Sep 2023
The sleeve length and the length of the coat needs to be shortoned
Dress hems shortened
$60
Kambah ACT, Australia
21st Aug 2023
It is chiffon dress with lining full length and buttons Moving to make cuffs smaller
Very happy with the results would recommend to Anyone.
Alterations curtains / shortening length
$120
Taylor ACT, Australia
29th Jul 2023
Need to alter 12 curtains - shortening of length. 1.45 m each. I can drop it off early morning tomorrow Sunday or today evening and pick up in the afternoon/evening tomorrow Sunday. Need to get this done within one day. Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 30 July 2023
Fix zipper of cushions
$10
O'Malley ACT 2606, Australia
21st Jul 2023
Need new zipper in cushions - Due date: Flexible
Very good experience.
Repair dog bed - sewing and zip repair
$70
Fisher ACT, Australia
9th Jul 2023
Need help repairing my snooza large dog bed, as my dog has torn the seams and one part of the existing zipper is stuck. I’d also like a foam insert to be put into the base of the bed (I can source this). - Due date: Flexible
Very quick and great sewing work
Tailor or dressmaker to make oversized men’s track suit or trousers
$100
Page ACT, Australia
28th Jun 2023
Large man over 200 kilos can’t buy trousers or yoga pants to fit anywhere - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible
Trouser inseam alteration
$20
Nicholls ACT, Australia
24th Jun 2023
Repair inseam of trousers - see pictures. - Due date: Before Saturday, 1 July 2023
Alterations of pants
$30
MacGregor ACT, Australia
22nd Jun 2023
I got three pants that needs alterations. Need them to be shortened
Caravan canvas zip repair
$5
Canberra ACT, Australia
18th Jun 2023
We have 4 zippers pulls that are corroded on the canvas of a pop-top caravan that need repair. Ignore the $5. Pricing will guide the budget. - Due date: Flexible
Alterations of shirt zipper
$15
Kambah ACT 2902, Australia
3rd Jun 2023
I have two soccer referee shirts that have a broken zipper that needs replacing. - Due date: Flexible
Hemm dress and playsuit shorter
$35
Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
1st Jun 2023
Shorten my dress and playsuit - Due date: Before Thursday, 8 June 2023
Make track suit pants for an extremely large man Can’t buy any
$100
Page ACT, Australia
31st May 2023
I have six meters o fleece material might make one or two trousers I cant buy any to fit him Would be good if you could come to our house to measure him Need ithem as soon as possible - Due date: Flexible
Hi, I need 4 zips on couch cushion covers to be removed and replaced.
$100
Canberra ACT, Australia
25th May 2023
I need 4 zippers for my couch cushion covers to be removed and replaced. 3 have an approx. 70cm black zip. The other will be longer as it is for our chaise (sorry I didn’t get measurements before soaking the cover. Ideally I’d like a more sturdy zip to avoid them getting broken again in the future. With having pets, I like to remove the cover regularly to wash them. - Due date: Before Friday, 9 June 2023
Pant alterations
$90
Molonglo ACT 2611, Australia
24th May 2023
I have a few pairs of pants that need to have waist taken in 2 to 3cm. Up to 6 pairs depending on the price - Due date: Flexible
Motorcycle jacket zipper won’t close
$100
Curtin ACT, Australia
19th May 2023
Motorcycle jacket zipper (probably) needs replacing. Won’t grab bottom teeth. - Due date: Flexible
Shortening of two pair of Mens trousers and two fleece jackets sleeves
$50
Holder ACT 2611, Australia
18th May 2023
Two pairs of trousers shortened nd two fleece jackets simple sleeve shortened - Due date: Flexible
Replace zip in swimmers
$50
Canberra ACT, Australia
4th May 2023
I have long armed swimmers where the zip came apart and broke and I would like to replace the zip so that I can wear them again. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Simple alterations
$20
Molonglo ACT 2611, Australia
23rd Apr 2023
1 pair of pants to be taken up. 1 pair of pants to be made looser from waist. 1 blazer sleeves to be shorte. - Due date: Flexible
Hemm playsuits, dresses and skirt
$80
Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
20th Apr 2023
I need a few garments that require hemming to suit my height. 3 x playsuits 1 x skirt 1 x dress
