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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in Melbourne

Amazing job! Completed quicker than asked! Highly recommend!

Dress alterations

$50

Amy did a great job taking in my dress, and was very friendly and easy to work with.

Dress alteration to make it smaller

$65

Shubha did an amazing job and finished my alterations in no time. Highly recommend

Dress alteration

$75

Great service.

Dress alteration

$100

Amy was so lovely to deal with, very prompt too. Thank you

Dress Alterations

$100

Fantastic work thank you! Exactly as requested

Dress alteration

$40

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What do dress alteration services include?

A dress tailor can take on almost any altering request to make sure that your dress fits according to your exact measurements and unique body type. From simple trimming to extensive adjustments, they can take care of the entire process so you won't have to deal with an ill-fitting dress–especially if you're attending or organising an event. Here are some standard alteration services that you can get:

Prom dress alterations

Wearing a perfectly fitted dress that showcases your figure and best assets is a surefire way to look and feel confident for prom night! But if your prom dress, unfortunately, doesn't fit right, a dress alteration service can be the ultimate lifesaver. Your dress tailor might ask you to put on your dress–with and without your heels on–to know the exact alterations and adjustments needed. Upon request, they can also add beads and other embellishments if you want to do a little restyling or enhancing.

Wedding dress alterations

Planning the perfect wedding takes months–some even years–to guarantee that everything will run smoothly. And on your special day, the last thing you need to worry about is a wedding dress that's either too snug or too loose. At least six weeks before the occasion, consider booking an alteration service to make sure that your wedding dress has the perfect fit from the moment you walk down the aisle until your very last dance. 

Your tailor can shorten the hem or cut the straps a little if they appear too long. They can also take our out on the bust, and hips to get you that elegant, sculpted silhouette and make sure that you look amazing in your wedding photos!

Formal dress alteration

Some ball gowns and evening dresses for formal events come with a hefty price tag, so it's natural for you to want to get your money's worth. In case your gown is hugging you a bit tighter than usual, or your cocktail dress feels loose in some parts of your body, a dress alteration service can come in handy. They can also re-strap, re-bead, or even shorten them a little, giving it a completely new design without the expense of a new dress.

Once you have your clothes sorted, you can now fully prepare for your event! We can help you find a hairstylist to do your hair or even a professional artist to take care of your make-up! For the finishing touch, put on your favourite jewellery and high heels, and you are all set!

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in Melbourne

Dress alteration

$50

Windsor VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Bit of extra fabric around the stomach area that needs to be altered

Dress alterations

$30

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2023

Dress alteration - hem taken up on silk dress - Due date: Before Thursday, 14 December 2023

Drek did an amazing job! Highly recommend!

Dress alteration

$50

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2023

Need a dress altered at the straps - Due date: Before Sunday, 19 November 2023

Hem shorten dress

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2023

Alter dress length of 5 basic dresses - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$150

Clifton Hill VIC, Australia

12th Oct 2023

Hi, wondering if there’s an experienced dressmaker that could turn this sequin dress into a v neck. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Sara made a dress adjustment for me in less than 24 hours, she is very lovely and great work completed.

Dress alterations ASAP in northern suburbs or city

$100

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

5th Sep 2023

Need my dress resized. Currently too big and needs to be taken in for an event on Friday. Polyester Material, pictures attached - Due date: Before Friday, September 8, 2023

Dress alteration

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2023

Cotton/linen dress with a zip on the back. Unfortunately the dress zipper will not close all the way and I am wanting someone to do a lace up instead so it can be worn - Due date: Before Thursday, 17 August 2023

Dress alteration

$30

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

1st Aug 2023

Alter dress. Close slit along side - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 4 August 2023

Vintage Dress Alterations - consultation

$20

Melbourne VIC, Australia

31st May 2023

Would like to have a consult about possibilities to alter vintage dress. It fits well, but I would like to make a few alterations to make it feel more modern/me: - Alter the shape of the back of the dress to be a low v/scoop neck. (currently a scoop neck that sits just below the neck; potentially add a button or two to the back of the v-neck back - above zipper). - Add some structure to the bodice to fit better without taking away from the floral design on the front - Alter the sleeves in some way - either restructure to feel less puffy or replace with smaller cap-type sleeve - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$60

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th May 2023

Bought a dress from SHEIN, too big despite purchasing smallest size, needs to be taken and and possibly hemmed(?) - Due date: Before Sunday, 4 June 2023

Indian dress alteration

$80

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th Apr 2023

Saree blouse stitching or alteration - Due date: Flexible

Dress Alteration

$60

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

6th Mar 2023

The zipper of a dress has come off, and looking for an alteration to be able to wear the dress that is too tight at the back. - Due date: Before Thursday, 9 March 2023

Dress alteration

$25

Southbank VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2023

Need someone to alter length of dress in attached photo. 8cm to be removed from the bottom only. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Wedding dress alteration

$350

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

8th Feb 2023

Wedding dress alteration and adding off shoulder sleeves - Due date: Flexible

Extensive dress alterations needed

$200

Docklands VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2023

Hi I'm looking for someone to help significantly alter this dress for me? It is an Eliya the Label 'Tamara Dress' in Gold (see link here: https://www.eliyathelabel.com/products/tamara-dress) I'm looking to: - Shorten the dress - Alter the straps in the top half of the dress from halter style to off-the-shoulder - Use the excess material taken from the bottom of the dress after it has been shortened to create extra straps for coverage in the top half of the dress - Have breast cups sewn into the dress (as there currently are none) I'm looking to have this completed by no later than Friday 20 January 2023 (the day before the event where I wish to wear the dress). Please note I'm happy to work with you and discuss any other ideas that may be suitable for this dress to reach a desired final product. I'm happy to travel to you as long as it is within reasonable distance from Melbourne CBD / Metro Melbourne.

Shorten dress hem

$30

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2022

Evening dress alteration - shorten hem - Due date: Before Friday, 30 December 2022

Dress Alteration - shorten hem

$20

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

6th Dec 2022

I have a long maxi dress that needs the hem to be shortened. Hoping to find some experienced quality tailors to help with alterations Timing is flexible.

Jennifer was easy to deal with, did a great job and very timely - thank you!

Dress alteration

$25

Collins Street Precinct VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2022

Maxi dress alteration to cinch in waist and make the slit higher - Due date: Before Friday, 9 December 2022

Wedding dress alterations

$400

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

1st Nov 2022

Ok-I'll try this again. I am new to airtasker. Wedding dress alterations: -dropped down a size -padding taken out of bust -one of the four layers to be removed underneath I have just recently lost 10kg and my dress is way too big.

Absolutely sensational job Nilay did.my wedding dress looks perfect. I willbe going to her from now on for all my sewing needs. Highly recommend!!!

Dress alterations

$100

St Kilda VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2022

Cotton skirt needs to be altered, should take no longer than 25mins. - Due date: Flexible