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Recent Alterations reviews in West Melbourne

Thank you so much. Would recommend Jenifer and her services any time. She did a great job on our curtains.

Seamstress - required for curtain shortening

$40

Good work will call back again

Alterations

$10

Legend Moazzam. Thank you for completing the sewing task in time and to perfection

Sew bag zipper

$25

Excellent service, highly recommend Zeena for dress alterations.

Dress altered

$29

Fast service, very happy

Dress altered

$23

Thanks so much Zeena. Super prompt and professional. Hemming looks great, can’t wait to see the curtains hung up!

Sew Hem hemming shorten curtains

$35

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

$29 - $72

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$29

median

$44

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$72

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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 Melbourne

5 pairs of linen curtains shortened in the Point Cook area

$100

Seabrook VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2024

Looking to have 5 pairs of linen/cotton curtains shortened in the Point Cook area

Alteration of a blouse

$5

Werribee VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2024

I have an Indian blouse (For saree) that has to be altered a bit

She did the job perfectly

Dress alterations

$20

Point Cook VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2024

Need to make the dress a little more loose around the waist area

Swimsuit alteration

$40

Melton VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2024

I purchased a new swim dress and unfortunately they’ve sent me the wrong size and I won’t get the correct one before I go away so I’m seeking someone to alter it so I can make do. As per the photos I need the off shoulder sleeves to be smaller ( half the size they are) and the length of the dress adjusted about 5cm shorter around the front and about 7cm from the sides - back. Happy to drop it off, just need done properly and before the 15th. Let me know if you need more info!

Sewing custom suitcase covers

$150

Altona Meadows VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2024

Task : Sew 2 suitcase covers (clear) either fitted (elastic) or zipped -Picture of the ideal outcome attached (for demonstration purposes) -Measurements of the 2 suitcases attached -Must provide materials to complete desired outcome -Can bring suitcases to bidder location or pick up from Altona meadows

Wedding dress seamstress

$100

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2024

I bought my wedding dress and I’m just not quite happy with the fit of the top. I also am thinking something is missing, possibly a detachable tule skirt. If you have any ideas that would be amazing! Price will be dependent on service offered

Tailoring suit jacket

$50

Kingsville VIC 3012, Australia

21st Feb 2024

Need suit jacket sleeve shortened a little and pants hemmed

Clothing alterations

$25

Derrimut VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2024

Hi, I have a dress and shirt for alterations. Could someone assist with this please? Thanks

Alter/shorten sheer curtains

$50

Newport VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2024

2 sets of sheer curtains (already hung can take down) to be shortened, wonder web provided.

4x Bridesmaid dresses

$800

Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2024

Hi, I'm looking for 4x bridesmaid dresses. Approximate AU sizes: 3x sizes 8-10, 1x size 16-18. Regarding styling, I'm looking for similar patterns to the below links: - Size 16/18: https://billyj.com.au/collections/bridesmaid-dresses-gowns/products/cindy-maxi-dress-copper - Size 8/10: https://billyj.com.au/collections/bridesmaid-dresses-gowns/products/esther-maxi-dress-black - Size 8/10: https://billyj.com.au/collections/bridesmaid-dresses-gowns/products/victoria-maxi-dress-black - Size 8/10: https://billyj.com.au/collections/bridesmaid-dresses-gowns/products/alaria-maxi-dress-blue I'd prefer a rose-gold colour or lilac, however also open to sage/olive or light blue. Need by June. Would love quotes and previous work examples please. :)

Clothing alterations

$60

Braybrook VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2024

I have 3x skirts that need to be altered smaller by the waist. Must be able to pick up and drop off to me. - Due date: Before Thursday, 8 February 2024

Wedding dress dry clean

$250

Yarraville VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2024

I would like to get my wedding dress dry cleaned. As it is a second hand dress, I'd like to do this for a reasonable cost. French lace with some sequins at the top, main dirty part is the bottom. Can drop anywhere. - Due date: Flexible

Alteration to make two school dresses shorter

$5

Point Cook VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2024

2 school dresses to shortened few inches - Due date: Before Thursday, 1 February 2024

Great job .thanks 👏

Curtain Alteration

$150

Derrimut VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2024

I have 6 sheer curtains that all require shortening and lead weight cord installed. I'm after something that has no hem visible, just the lead weight at the bottom (please see example photo). 2 of the curtains are 315cm in width and 280cm in height, and require shortening height-wise. 4 of the curtains are roughly 120cm in width and 280cm in height, and also require shortening height-wise, as well as sewing on one side each since they have been cut with scissors. - Due date: Flexible

Drek did a good job providing what we asked for, which was to shorten, hem, and insert corded weights into our sheer curtains. Her communication was great and she's very friendly. Would recommend for sheer curtain work!

I need a tailor to replace a broken zipper on my leather jacket

$50

Cobblebank VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2023

I have a motorcycle jacket that has a broken zipper. This is the primary zipper that closes the jacket. I need the broken zipper removed and replaced with a heavy duty one. The new zipper must be large so I can easily use it when wearing my motorcycle gloves - Due date: Flexible

Alterations of pants

$10

Tarneit VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2023

Short the lemgyby one nd half inch - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 24 December 2023

Dress alterations

$20

Tarneit VIC, Australia

19th Dec 2023

Dress sleeves alterations - Due date: Flexible

Replace zipper on suitcase

$40

Hillside VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2023

One of the zips on a suitcase has come off the runner. Want it to be either replaced or put back on the runner ! - Due date: Flexible

Quick and efficient

Tailor: Need size 34x32 pants shortened to 30 length

$25

Footscray VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2023

I have a pair of Dickies slim straight pants that are a bit too long for me. They are length 32 and I need them to be shortened to length 30. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 5 December 2023

Need length alterations for pants

$50

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

28th Nov 2023

I have 4 pants which will need lenght alterations. - Due date: Flexible