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Recent Alterations reviews in West Brisbane

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Fix my Boat Cover zip

$110

Laas did a fantastic job shortening the hemline of my dresses. She matched the thread colour exactly and work was very tidy. I would definitely recommend Laas to everyone.

Alterations 3x dresses

$50

Thanks for the speedy work Jo! Pleasure meeting you. Anna & Dan

Couch Cushion Zip Fix

$50

Maria did a wonderful job dividing and shortening blockout curtains. She even dropped them back the next day to my house. Thank you Maria, I'll definitely use your services again.

Making 1 curtain into 2 and shortening length

$50

Fabulous job done on alterations for my two dresses! Laas was efficient and responsive, and I’ll definitely be using her services for stitching/alterations in future.

Dress alterations

$31

Amazing work! Highly recommend!

Clothing alterations

$80

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

$53 - $95

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$53

median

$70

high

$95

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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 West Brisbane

Curtain alterations

$100

Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia

11th Feb 2024

I need curtains sewed to the correct length. The blockout and the sheer plus i need the hook attachment set into the blockout

Formal jacket Sleeves shortened

$50

Upper Kedron QLD, Australia

1st Feb 2024

I need the sleeves shortened for a formal jacket/sports jacket. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 6 February 2024

Clothing Alterations

$50

Indooroopilly QLD, Australia

26th Jan 2024

Alterations needed for two pairs of pants. One pair needs hemming, second pair needs a zipper replaced. Willing to drive and drop pants off and negotiate price. Need done before Wednesday. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Men’s suit arm length shortening and trouser waist tightening

$40

Kenmore QLD, Australia

14th Jan 2024

I would like to shorten suit arm length , trouser waist tightening . - Due date: Flexible

Pants alterations - Adding gusset to crotch

$30

Corinda QLD, Australia

4th Jan 2024

I have a number of pairs of work uniform pants that I would like to wear higher on my waist rather than lower on my hips but the crotch doesn’t allow for this as I am tall. I have extra of the same pants that can be cut up to be used for the crotch fabric. - Due date: Flexible

Sumra did a fantastic job with my tricky request! Very skilled, friendly and very easy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone needing alterations done 👌

Alteration to my curtains for 6 windows/doors and new curtain rods.

$300

Brookfield QLD, Australia

3rd Jan 2024

Hello, I would like an alteration (length for all and few of them width ) to my curtains for 7 window/doors (12 pcs) It’s a blocked out curtains with measurements attached . We can discuss the details and might add a sheer curtains ( approximately 10pcs but I have to check once it’s washed if any of them I can use) and will pay additional. Can you help? My location is Brookfield 4069 Thanks, Alfa - Due date: Flexible

Pants alterations

$70

Sherwood QLD, Australia

30th Nov 2023

Two pants bought online, red pair just need the hem taken up, the other ones need ti be altered quite a bit - leg seam adjusted and hem taken up (they’re incredible wide) - Due date: Before Friday, 8 December 2023

Great hem work on pants - the pair of pants that I was swimming in now fit perfectly. Complete redoing of pant measurements and inseam work. All looks great and the turn around super fast- would recommend Sumra for any alterations!

Shorten my pants

$30

Upper Kedron QLD, Australia

25th Nov 2023

I need my pants to be shortened - Due date: Before Monday, 27 November 2023

Shorten and hem curtains

$75

Indooroopilly QLD, Australia

11th Nov 2023

Shorten and hem 2 pairs (4 pieces) of blockout curtains. IKEA Lonnstavmal curtains - Due date: Flexible

Noreen did an excellent job. Highly recommended, would gladly work with her again.

Alteration- take up hemline on a dress

$20

The Gap QLD, Australia

1st Nov 2023

I have a wedding to attending and my dress is too long. I will need just the hemline taken up - Due date: Before Friday, 10 November 2023

I need my Suit pants and blazer altered

$150

Keperra QLD, Australia

25th Oct 2023

Need the legs of my suit pants bought in and my blazer bought in also - Due date: Before Thursday, 2 November 2023

Stitch a Wedding Dress

$100

Mitchelton QLD, Australia

23rd Oct 2023

Require a tailor whose experiences with Indian garments lehengas etc to stitch a lehenga. Needs to come to location to take measurements etc and drop off afterwards. - Due date: Before Thursday, 30 November 2023

Suit alteration

$30

Chapel Hill QLD 4069, Australia

22nd Oct 2023

Suit arm length need to be shortened. Brand new suit. - Due date: Before Thursday, 26 October 2023

Repair hole in suit jacket

$80

The Gap QLD, Australia

28th Aug 2023

Invisible repair of 5mm moth hole in arm of black wool suit. - Due date: Before Sunday, 3 September 2023

Shortened suit sleeves

$50

Saint Lucia QLD 4067, Australia

27th Aug 2023

Shortened sleeves of the jacket - Due date: Flexible

Alterations clothing

$30

Arana Hills QLD 4054, Australia

26th Aug 2023

Alterations on a pair of jeans - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday 27th

Clothes alterations

$5

Northwest Outer Brisbane QLD, Australia

22nd Aug 2023

Men’s Shirt/Pants tailor - Due date: Flexible

New zippers to leather jacket

$75

Kenmore QLD, Australia

2nd Aug 2023

I have a leather jacket with broken pocket zippers. I need two zippers supplied and sewn in. The main zipper is a bronze type colour, so will need to match this. - Due date: Flexible

Replace trouser zip slider

$25

Oxley QLD 4075, Australia

24th Jul 2023

trouser zip slider needs to be replaced - Due date: Flexible

Alteration

$40

Arana Hills QLD 4054, Australia

18th Jul 2023

Need to make dress shorter - Due date: Before Wednesday, 26 July 2023