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Recent Alterations reviews in Sydney

Silvana did a fantastic job on my alteration which involved a lot of skill. Very flexible with timing for drop off and pick up. Would highly recommend!

Alteration - take in bust of Salwar/dress

$40

Fantastic service and communication

Sew zip onto tri fold mattress

$50

Thank you so much Kim! The dresses came out perfect and you were able to rescue my favourite bag! Service with a smile 😁 I would highly recommend him.

Alteration of 2 dresses, need to size down in bust

$60

Amazing work and great communication! Thank you so much.

Need a dress altered.

$50

This was great and very fast very good work

Dress maker for alterations

$200

Amber was great and fit me in around my schedule, now I have a wedding dress that fits me like a glove! Highly recommend Thankyou so much

Wedding Dress Alteration

$120

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

$50 - $160

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$50

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$100

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$160

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in Sydney

based on 44 reviews

4.89

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Best rated dress alteration experts near me

Recent Dress Alterations reviews in Sydney

Amber was great and fit me in around my schedule, now I have a wedding dress that fits me like a glove! Highly recommend Thankyou so much

Wedding Dress Alteration

$120

She is amazing, definitely recommend her . Very skillful and accurate. Thanks Laila

Dress alterations

$100

Silvana was absolutely phenomenal! It’s not a job done until it’s perfect for both of us. Thank you so much Silvana!

Bridal Dress Alterations

$150

Amazing work and great communication! Thank you so much.

Need a dress altered.

$50

Excellent service and alterations to perfection!

Dress alteration

$90

Silvana has been incredible to work with. Her confidence gave ME confidence for what would have been a tricky alteration with an asymmetric dress. She’s such a warm and friendly person and I definitely recommend her for your alteration needs. She was also able to complete it within a week! My dress now fits better than perfect, honestly the best fitting dress I’ve ever worn. Thank you so much Silvana, I’m so so grateful!

Dress alteration

$100

What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert in Sydney

$100 - $173

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$100

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$120

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$173

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in Sydney

based on 8 reviews

5

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Sydney

Thank you! Pal was super accommodating and helped me with fitting and had a quick turnaround with the alteration.

Skirt alteration - shorten length and bring in the waist

$35

Zyvette is amazing!! She was quick, professional and super helpful. The alteration is perfect and undetectable. Very speedy communication and very accomodating to my short timeframe. DEF would hire again. Thanks Zyvette!

Straps on dress shortened

$150

great work! Efficient and Fast turnaround! Thank you!

Curtain shortening/ Alteration

$60

What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in Sydney

$35 - $100

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$35

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$60

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$100

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in Sydney

based on 3 reviews

5

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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

Dress alteration done before Thursday> silk dress

$80

Tempe NSW, Australia

29th Sep 2024

abit too loose around shoulders

Jeans alteration

$15

Potts Point NSW, Australia

18th Sep 2024

I have denim jeans I need altered. Just looking to take the hem up. Looking to keep the original hem.

Alterations of new top

$20

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

16th Sep 2024

Just need a new top taken in / altered before the weekend

Permanent tailor

$30

Sydney NSW, Australia

8th Sep 2024

I shop often and need my clothes tailored. I usually need it taken up but occasionally would ask to take it in as well. I’m looking for someone who would charge me reasonably as I’ll be a repeat customer (shopaholic problems). At the moment, I need a few items taken up to fit me (4 to be specific), the fabrics are cotton, linen and knit. I can come drop it off and pick it up, preferred locations are in and around the city, bondi, ryde area, chatswood or Macquarie.

Clothing alterations

$100

Waterloo NSW, Australia

4th Sep 2024

I have a range of clothes I’m looking to have altered. Think pants hemmed, jeans made into shorts, dresses shortened, jeans turned into denim skirt. I’m looking for someone with professional alteration experience who is open to a bulk payment for this. Hit me with what you can do!

Zipper repair

$5

Mascot NSW 2020, Australia

1st Sep 2024

Zipper failed for my dress

Bridal dress alteration

$300

Potts Point-Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia

22nd Aug 2024

I am getting married on the 15th of December and I’m looking for some bridal alterations for my wedding dress

Sewing Machinist - Canvas Covers Alteration

$125

Waterloo NSW, Australia

19th Jul 2024

Hello I have two Waterproof Covers - for out door furniture, that need to be brought up. Currently @ 32". the height needs to be 28".... 1 seater Chair & a 2 seater Will need to be have webbing and buckle / clips sew onto each 4 courners (will be supplied). You can bring your machine to my place - to do the alteration (preferably)..... or I can bring to you within 10km of Waterloo. The waterpoof covers is 420D in thickness.

Hui - incredible, communication and attention to detail beyond expectations. Thank you

Alterations

$70

Sydney NSW, Australia

29th Jun 2024

Shorten dress from the lining on the hip and the bottom of the dress.

Wedding dress alterations

$300

Sydney NSW, Australia

18th Jun 2024

I need my wedding dress taken up and taken in.

Alteration of top

$20

Eastgardens NSW, Australia

17th Jun 2024

Top taken in at the sides. Straightforward job

Alterations/seamstress: Hem my wedding dress

$200

Sydney NSW, Australia

16th Jun 2024

I need help hemming the bottom of my wedding skirt. It is multiple layers of tulle and has a horse hair band in one of the layers. I just need it taken up in the front as I want to keep the train as is. Details of the skirt are here: https://kyhastudios.com/au/products/millie-skirt?variant=40194311815304

Clothing alterations: pants, jackets, skirts, etc

$100

Potts Point NSW, Australia

7th Jun 2024

Hi! Im looking for someone who can do a bulk alteration for me. Mostly hemming and simple alterations, but it varies as I will need it on multiple items of clothing. Please let me know your approximate rate range per clothing. My budget is flexible, and the rate on this is just about placeholder. Thank you!

Alterations

$100

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

3rd Jun 2024

9x Polos are a size too big. Need to be taken in

Amazing work. I needed some polos taken in. Faith was easy to communicate with and completed job in record time. Thank you!

Fix the zip on my bag

$80

Chippendale NSW, Australia

25th May 2024

Backpack zip needs repairing.

Clothing alterations

$100

Redfern NSW, Australia

13th May 2024

I need some pants taken in (2-4 pairs) and a zipper on some jeans replaced

Jeans alteration

$30

Enmore NSW, Australia

8th May 2024

I want to take My jeans in at the waist only. About one size down

Zipper on bag repaired

$50

Zetland NSW, Australia

21st Apr 2024

Zip on bag is broken. Looking to have it repired asap

Alterations

$30

Forest Lodge NSW, Australia

19th Apr 2024

Mesh skirt to be shortened.

Clothing alterations. I have a few dresses I’d like taken in

$80

Zetland NSW, Australia

15th Apr 2024

Hello, I have a few dresses that are a too big and I’d like to bring them in a bit so they fit better .