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Recent Alterations reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

Melissa did a fantastic job completing small alterations on 10-15 garment for a great price!

Alterations on clothing

$50

Shari is amazing. Not only was she fast, but she’s very skilful. Her attention to detail was amazing. She did the most beautiful piping. Took care over the zip and seams. She had in back to me in record speed. Honestly, this kind of talent is rare!!

Sew a bench seat cushion with piping and zip

$200

Shari was fantastic, I would definitely use her services again. Highly quality job with a quick turnaround, and she was lovely to deal with.

Dress alteration

$20

Mercedes is fantastic. I will recommend to all my friends

Clothes alterations services

$100

Did an amazing job, great service & lovely person. Thank you so much!

Suit alteration

$40

Jess was great! Very quick and amazing job hemming our curtains.

Curtain Alterations

$200

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Sydney Northern Beaches

$70 - $150

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$70

median

$105

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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 Sydney Northern Beaches

Dress alteration

$30

Manly NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2024

I have a dress that is a little loose at the top and needs taking in. I have a wedding on Tuesday so would need it done soon! I’m not a seamstress but I don’t think it’ll be very difficult to do! :)

Faith has done a great job altering my dress. The task was not easy but she has done the best job!! Thank you x

Curtain alterations

$200

Mona Vale NSW, Australia

12th Feb 2024

Require 500mm taken off curtain drop and 100mm hem sown. 3 x curtains. (Amendment) Only require 2 x curtains re hammed

Based in Manly, looking for wedding dress alteration

$200

Manly NSW, Australia

27th Jan 2024

Wedding is 2 weeks away and looking for a minor wedding dress alteration. Top part of dress could do with taking in a few cms, can send photos of the dress - Due date: Before Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable for wedding dress alterations

Clothing alteration

$30

Balgowlah NSW, Australia

19th Jan 2024

dress way too long, just need it hemmed - Due date: Flexible

Alterations

$150

Seaforth NSW, Australia

19th Jan 2024

I need 2 dresses shortened Both are lined - Due date: Before Sunday, 4 February 2024

Shorten school blazer sleeves

$30

Narraweena NSW, Australia

10th Jan 2024

Alter a second hand school blazer - Due date: Flexible

Mens Tweed Jacket - Tailor to Suit

$25

Queenscliff NSW, Australia

8th Jan 2024

Hello, I'm looking for a seamstress or tailor, to alter a tweed jacket; taken in at the waist and the sleeves length reduced. Looking for someone in the Manly area. Thanks, Ben - Due date: Before Monday, 8 January 2024

Dress alterations

$200

Avalon Beach NSW, Australia

6th Jan 2024

2x spaghetti strap dresses altered at bust 1 skirt jumpsuit given a plear - Due date: Before Thursday, 11 January 2024

Seamstress needed for swimsuit copy (potentially ongoing product)

$50

Freshwater NSW, Australia

11th Dec 2023

Hi there Looking for a seamstress to remake this exact swimsuit as it has worn etc and I can no longer buy the same one as they don’t make it anymore. Materials will be provided. Potentially ongoing product idea so would prefer to work with someone who may be interested in making these ongoing as a product. Thanks! - Due date: Flexible

Clothing alterations

$30

North Narrabeen NSW, Australia

11th Dec 2023

Put the hem up on a maxi dress Fix the elastic for two pairs of pants - Due date: Before Thursday, 14 December 2023

Shorten a dress

$30

Manly NSW, Australia

28th Nov 2023

I have a long dress that needs to be shortened and sew a belt with the resultant fabric - Due date: Flexible

Alterations Needed

$50

Dee Why NSW 2099, Australia

9th Nov 2023

I need the length to be altered for 3 pants, 2 skirts. Based in Dee Why but happy to travel to drop of the clothes. They're all straight forward and just need to be shortened. Will need them by EOD Monday the 13th. - Due date: Flexible

Shorten sailing pants

$30

Newport NSW, Australia

6th Nov 2023

shorten sailing pants. Similar to ski pants. No zipper - Due date: Flexible

Zipper fix on dress

$50

Manly NSW, Australia

4th Nov 2023

Replace a zipper on a dress - Due date: Before Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Pants shortened

$50

Brookvale NSW, Australia

30th Oct 2023

I need about 4 pairs of pants altered, shortened in length. - Due date: Before Saturday, 4 November 2023

Make suit pants a size smaller take in

$25

Palm Beach NSW, Australia

9th Oct 2023

Just wnt some pants taken in, got a size 8 i a 6, shoulder be hard structured pant - Due date: Flexible

Zipper bag repair near me

$15

Balgowlah NSW 2093, Australia

6th Aug 2023

My daughters school bag has had the tag come off her zipper on the bag, I have put a safety pin in it's place but I would like to have it professionally fixed. - Due date: Flexible

Zip mended on sleeping bag

$50

Clareville NSW 2107, Australia

31st Jul 2023

Zip mended on sleeping bag - Due date: Before Thursday, 31 August 2023

Pant alterations

$40

Clareville NSW 2107, Australia

30th Jun 2023

I need someone who can take up a pair of pants before Thursday evening - Due date: Before Thursday, 6 July 2023

Sewing Fix a zipper

$20

Killarney Heights NSW 2087, Australia

26th Jun 2023

Sew A new zipper on a cushion - Due date: Flexible