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What do dress alteration services include?

A dress tailor can take on almost any altering request to make sure that your dress fits according to your exact measurements and unique body type. From simple trimming to extensive adjustments, they can take care of the entire process so you won't have to deal with an ill-fitting dress–especially if you're attending or organising an event. Here are some standard alteration services that you can get:

Prom dress alterations

Wearing a perfectly fitted dress that showcases your figure and best assets is a surefire way to look and feel confident for prom night! But if your prom dress, unfortunately, doesn't fit right, a dress alteration service can be the ultimate lifesaver. Your dress tailor might ask you to put on your dress–with and without your heels on–to know the exact alterations and adjustments needed. Upon request, they can also add beads and other embellishments if you want to do a little restyling or enhancing.

Wedding dress alterations

Planning the perfect wedding takes months–some even years–to guarantee that everything will run smoothly. And on your special day, the last thing you need to worry about is a wedding dress that's either too snug or too loose. At least six weeks before the occasion, consider booking an alteration service to make sure that your wedding dress has the perfect fit from the moment you walk down the aisle until your very last dance. 

Your tailor can shorten the hem or cut the straps a little if they appear too long. They can also take our out on the bust, and hips to get you that elegant, sculpted silhouette and make sure that you look amazing in your wedding photos!

Formal dress alteration

Some ball gowns and evening dresses for formal events come with a hefty price tag, so it's natural for you to want to get your money's worth. In case your gown is hugging you a bit tighter than usual, or your cocktail dress feels loose in some parts of your body, a dress alteration service can come in handy. They can also re-strap, re-bead, or even shorten them a little, giving it a completely new design without the expense of a new dress.

Once you have your clothes sorted, you can now fully prepare for your event! We can help you find a hairstylist to do your hair or even a professional artist to take care of your make-up! For the finishing touch, put on your favourite jewellery and high heels, and you are all set!

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Dress alteration - hemming

$60

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2024

hi 💕 i have a wedding tomorrow and really need the dress at least 1 inch shorter.

thank you for your help with my dress xx

Formal dress alterations

$50

Bayswater VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2024

Mesh formal dress, plus sized. Needs to have cups lined/put in, plus either taken in or made into a corset back. Plus lining the bodice. Possibly also take up depending on price...

Dress alterations shorten sleeves

$30

Kilsyth VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2023

Shorten sleeves on a dress. Need to be picked up - Due date: Before Saturday, 18 November 2023

Dress alteration

$50

Bayswater North VIC 3153, Australia

23rd Sep 2023

Alter dress especially around chest and hip region - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$30

Knoxfield VIC, Australia

16th May 2023

Need the sides of my dress taken it as it is a little to big - Due date: Before Sunday, 4 June 2023

Wedding dress alteration

$500

Upwey VIC, Australia

14th May 2023

Wedding dress taken in at the bodice and additional material at the back. Also looking for someone to make a balero jacket in Victorian style to suit the dress. Wedding is in September 2023 - Due date: Flexible

Dress alterations

$150

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

16th Feb 2023

Deb dress alterations a little big around the waisted ( corset ) - Due date: Before Saturday, 4 March 2023

Formal dress altered -hem/bust

$100

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

8th Feb 2023

have a black formal dress that is a little tight in bust and need to hem an inch or two - Due date: Before Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Dress alteration

$50

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

21st Jan 2023

I have a Mister Zimi dress I’d like altered. There is a hole in one sleeve, so I’d like it to have the sleeves altered (I have included pictures of the same style dress with sleeves altered, as this is what I’d like). I would also like a loose button fastened and an additional button to ensure a less gaping top. I’ve included a picture with red markings to show where I’d like an additional button. Have included two other pictures to show how the sleeves look and, finally, a picture of another dress like this (in a different print) with sleeves altered like I want them. I want to keep the fabric off cuts to make into scrunchies. Summary: - make fluttery cap sleeves - tighten loose button/s - add one further button to reduce gaping neckline - keep off cuts for scrunchie/s Open to suggestions on alterations as you see fit. Happy to post dress if altering remotely. - Due date: Flexible

Shona joy dress altered - need extra material added to fit bust

$150

Upwey VIC, Australia

18th Jan 2023

Need a Shona joy Bridesmaids dress altered to fit the busy area Have two of the same dresses with same material and colour so can use material to alter - Due date: Before Friday, 3 February 2023

Dress alteration

$15

Heathmont VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2022

I am a male crossdresser/transvestite needing some hems raised on some dresses. - Due date: Flexible

Kids dress alteration

$20

Ringwood VIC, Australia

22nd Sep 2022

Dress is too wide and long including arms - Due date: Before Saturday, 24 September 2022

Dress alteration

$50

Boronia VIC, Australia

8th Feb 2022

I have a dress that is zip up at the back and I would like it made into a lace up style back (partly because the dress is too tight) It is for a wedding on 22nd February.

Dress altered

$50

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

26th Apr 2021

Take up hem and take in sides

Urgent wedding dress alterations Ringwood

$500

Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

29th Nov 2020

I’m looking for a very experienced seamstress who can alter my wedding dress by the 14th of December. I bought a dress secondhand and the bodice doesn’t fit well. It needs to be resized, lined and to have a back constructed or possibly a new strapless bodice made. The dress might also need to be shortened. I’m very short on time so ideally I would like to find someone who can source any extra materials.