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Recent Alterations reviews in Canberra
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
Rachel was super responsive and it was really easy to organise a time that worked for us both. She had a great idea for how to alter my dress and I love the final product! Thank you
Dress alterations
$40
Great communication and fair price. Thanks Rachel
Clothing alterations
$50
Sarah was lovely and did a great job, I would recommend her
Curtains shortened
$150
Fantastic work, brilliant communication and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.
Curtain alterations
$60
What a nice cheerful and welcoming person Rachel is. Good job and well done
Alterations
$50
What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Canberra
$33 - $110
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$33
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$60
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$110
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"Elaine is very helpful and talented. Fantastic work and a lovely person to deal with! "
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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in Canberra
Faiqa was absolutely amazing to work with and the quality of her work is fantastic. Faiqa took on time sensitive alterations on a corset backed ball gown. I'm extremely pleased with the quality of alterations, her communication throughout the process, pricing, and shes just lovely. 10/10!
Wedding dress alteration within 3 weeks
$5
Rachel was super responsive and it was really easy to organise a time that worked for us both. She had a great idea for how to alter my dress and I love the final product! Thank you
Dress alterations
$40
What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert in Canberra
$5 - $22
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$5
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$5
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$22
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"Sarah was lovely and did a great job, I would recommend her"
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Lea is highly professional with a sharp eye for detail. With clear communication, and problem solving skills, I strong recommend Lea.
Shortening and sewing curtains
$150
Very happy with the results would recommend to Anyone.
Dress hems shortened
$60
Sarah was lovely and did a great job, I would recommend her
Curtains shortened
$150
She did a good job 2 Heming pant and and fix up problem with waist no waist that was to big for me made it right and hem pants up for 3 pants and she will to fix up and issued done
Pants need to be shorten
$30
What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in Canberra
$92 - $152
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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.
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Repair a zipper on a pair of pants
$80
Tuggeranong ACT, Australia
16th Jul 2024
I have a pair of trackies that zip up on the legs and the zipper on them are broken, Just need to get them repaired if they can be repaired
Making a bridesmaids dress out of provides fabric
$250
Weetangera ACT, Australia
7th Jul 2024
Making a dress in this style out of provided fabric to match a bridal party 😊
Replace zip on velvet dress
$20
Kambah ACT, Australia
4th Jul 2024
I broke the zip on my favourite velvet dress. Would need zip replaced
Shorten basic t-shirts
$30
Kambah ACT, Australia
24th Jun 2024
I’m looking to get some t-shirts shortened. The number that I get shortened is tbc, but I’m keen to know how much per t-shirt and whether there is someone in the area that could do it. Thanks!
Repair or replace zipper on jacket
$50
Curtin ACT, Australia
15th Jun 2024
I have a jacket with a broken zip. The zip seems to be waterproof. I require the zip to be repaired or replaced.
Uniforms school
$30
Kaleen ACT, Australia
27th May 2024
School uniforms button zip
School uniforms repair
$30
Kaleen ACT, Australia
27th May 2024
Hems button zip2 uniforms
Roman Blind onsite alterations
$2,000
Yarralumla ACT, Australia
16th Apr 2024
My blinds company has installed 20 roman blinds (hard fabric). The overall drop of the romans needs to be altered on site. Each roman requires the bottom stitching to be unhemmed, adjusted and resewn with a mobile sewing machines.
Backpack zip repair
$40
Canberra ACT, Australia
31st Mar 2024
25cm long zip. Zipper head came off not long after I bought it.
Wedding dress alteration within 3 weeks
$5
Monash ACT, Australia
27th Mar 2024
I have my wedding dress, which has just arrived, that needs some alterations. It is corset backed. Currently the corset needs to be taken in 1 inch on either side. So 2 inch total. One strap could also be shortened (I have scoliosis so my shoulders are wonky). My wedding is Saturday 13 April this year as we had to move the date up. So only 3 weeks to get this done. Im happy to pay a bit extra given its a rush job. Im based in Monash but am happy to drop the dress off anywhere in Canberra and collect when ready.
Faiqa was absolutely amazing to work with and the quality of her work is fantastic. Faiqa took on time sensitive alterations on a corset backed ball gown. I'm extremely pleased with the quality of alterations, her communication throughout the process, pricing, and shes just lovely. 10/10!
Jeans shortening
$40
Canberra ACT, Australia
26th Mar 2024
shorten hem of jeans today or early tomorrow (Thur 28th)
Dress alteration
$55
Kingston ACT, Australia
15th Mar 2024
Hello! I have a dress that I’d love to wear to a bridal shower this Sunday but it needs some alteration. It’s quite a boxy cut, and I’m happy for it to stay boxy, so I’m hoping it’s not too complicated to bring in both side seams so it’s smaller and perhaps the top shoulder seams so the drop waist sits slightly higher. Photo of the dress, and of the inside seams is attached. :)
Suit alterations
$100
Griffith ACT, Australia
8th Mar 2024
alterations to 3 x jackets, 3 x pants tightening of waists and shortening pants
2 zippers replaced in lounge cushions. 2 zippers 140cm each.
$50
Kambah ACT, Australia
24th Jan 2024
Replace 2 zippers in my lounge cushions. 1 zip in each zip length 140cm × 2 So need someone to sew the zippers in for me. Zips and materials supplied. - Due date: Flexible
Dress Alteration
$50
Reid ACT, Australia
23rd Jan 2024
I have a dress that's running a little bit too big for me. Need to shorten the dress and smaller the chest area. Location: City 2601. Can drop it off if you're located near city, otherwise price includes pick-up & drop off. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 25 January 2024
Need help with dress alterations
$50
Bruce ACT, Australia
20th Jan 2024
I bought a dress from Portmans and need to have it restyled and alterered. Would also appreciate recommendations as to what I can do with it but I do have somewhat of an idea. I’m happy to negotiate the price for a good job. - Due date: Flexible
Sew on replacement zipper and attached fabric to trampoline net-
$30
Hackett ACT, Australia
8th Jan 2024
Remove torn zipper from trampoline net and attach (sew?) replacement zipper- needs to be attached on both sides of the fabric attached to the new zipper. See photos of torn zipper and replacement zipper - Due date: Flexible
Clothing alterations
$100
Canberra ACT, Australia
1st Jan 2024
Several simple alteration tasks for women’s clothes. - Due date: Flexible
Shortening the sleeves on my two denim jackets
$50
Coombs ACT, Australia
29th Dec 2023
Two denim jackets have long sleeves that need to be shortened. - Due date: Flexible
Shorten the length of 5 "Polo" type men's shirts
$25
Canberra ACT, Australia
18th Dec 2023
I bought 5 new polo shirts from Rivers to replace old ones. However, the length of the new shirts is considerably longer than the old ones. Would like to shorten the new shirts by about 2 inches. - Due date: Flexible