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Zeena was very friendly and really efficient. She did a fantastic job with hemming my pants.
I need alterations services
$50
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Zeena is incredible and very helpful with my requests. She is highly recommended.
Swimwear and pant alterations
$70
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Zeena was incredible! Fast, friendly and so helpful! High quality work, thank you so much, highly recommend!
I need zip replaced for leather bag
$70
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Zeena was a pleasure to deal with and also does a fantastic job. For any tradies needing something done to there work gear definitely go see zeena .. awesome work
Alteration
$40
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Sunny did such a beautiful job on my wedding dress. It seemed like a very big task which she finished very promptly.
Hem wedding dress
$200
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Great work, friendly and affordable.
Sewing alterations
$30
What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Melbourne
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$50
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$90
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"Shuba did a good job on the jacket, thank you."
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"Annette was sensational! Prompt service with a smile! "
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Annette was the best an absolute delight! Thank you xxxx
Sewing on Labels - School clothes
$120
What's the average cost of a school uniform alteration service in Melbourne
$19 - $81
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$19
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$47
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$81
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5
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"Natalia was fantastic! Super quick to respond and had my pants ready very quickly. Definitely recommend "
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"Shruti was amazing. Super quick and helpful. Will definitely use again "
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"Super easy! Did a great job "
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"Professional service. Measurements for wedding suits. Thank you very much "
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"Krupa was fantastic- she did a great job fixing my clothes. She was friendly, so fast and my clothes look and fit ama..."
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"Amazing work! My knitted items look as good as new! Highly recommended for such quality work! 5+ stars! "
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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in Melbourne
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Amazing job! Completed quicker than asked! Highly recommend!
Dress alterations
$50
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Amy did a great job taking in my dress, and was very friendly and easy to work with.
Dress alteration to make it smaller
$65
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Shubha did an amazing job and finished my alterations in no time. Highly recommend
Dress alteration
$75
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Dress alteration
$100
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Amy was so lovely to deal with, very prompt too. Thank you
Dress Alterations
$100
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Fantastic work thank you! Exactly as requested
Dress alteration
$40
What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert in Melbourne
$37 - $102
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$37
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$55
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$102
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5
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Great job Amy
Pants shortened
$12
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Fast and friendly
Shorten and slightly bring in pants.
$50
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Jenifer was fabulous, so fast and friendly, quality work
Shorten straps on linen top
$35
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Very happy with everything! Quick and efficient service, and was able to work around my schedule. Highly recommend Zeena’s services!
Need a pair of jeans professionally shortened
$25
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Fast and careful completion of task. Thanks, Jenifer!
Curtains shortened
$30
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Fantastic, professional job and super fast! Thank you 😊
Hem (shorten) one pair of curtains
$50
What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in Melbourne
$25 - $61
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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 Melbourne
Alterations for 3x wedding suit and pants
$220
Melbourne VIC, Australia
20th Jul 2024
I need tailoring and alteration services for 3 wedding suits and pants for my groomsmen. Alterations required includes: - Shorten sleeve length of all suit jackets - Take in of 1x suit jacket - Slight relocation of buttons on 2x suit jackets - Shorten length on all pants - Hemming all pants after shortening - Taper of 1x pants The measurements need to be taken before next Saturday 27 July and ideally urgently. However, the final suit and stitching can be done before the end of August. I am based in Burwood East but can drive within a reasonable distance to the CBD.
Clothing alterations
$50
Elwood VIC, Australia
20th Jul 2024
I have a pair of pants to be hemmed , and a few other things
Shortening pants
$30
Southbank VIC, Australia
9th Jul 2024
I have 3 pants that need to alter only the length of the pants (making it shorter). 1 pair of jeans and 2 straight cut sweat pants
3 pairs of pants need new zippers
$45
Melbourne VIC, Australia
8th Jul 2024
New zippers to pants - broken
Pickup clothes from alteration shop
$30
Coburg VIC, Australia
6th Jul 2024
I need a couple of pants that I got alterations done for picked up from a shop in Coburg called Pins and Needles which is only open during working hours. Since I am at work I cannot pick it up.
Pants alteration
$50
Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
6th Jul 2024
The bottom of my pants are too long. I would cut them myself, but there are a set of buttons running along the bottom half of the pants to create a flare effect. For reference, I'm 157cm. The pants length is 114cm. I need them shortened roughly by 4 inches
Formal dress alterations
$100
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
5th Jul 2024
My daughter bought a formal dress online with multiple layers and a short train. We would like to get the dress taken up so that the hem is even all around the dress and goes just below the ankles. There is also a split in the skirt and we would like this sewn up.
Replace a zip on a child's jacket
$25
St Kilda VIC, Australia
5th Jul 2024
replace a child's zip on jacket
Alterations - 2x pair of pants taken up
$30
Collingwood VIC, Australia
4th Jul 2024
2x pants taken up and hemmed. Location collingwood/fitzroy.
Pant alteration
$10
Melbourne VIC, Australia
3rd Jul 2024
I would like multiple pairs of pants shortened in length. Could lead to ongoing items. $10 per pair and drop off multiple pairs to you. I’m sick of paying the tailors expensive rent. Melbourne and surrounding suburbs please
Clothing alteration - 1 item
$40
Alphington VIC, Australia
29th Jun 2024
Alter one for pant - waist, hem, and possibly taper
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Large zip replacement on cushion
$50
St Kilda VIC, Australia
24th Jun 2024
Broken zip on cushion. Need replaced asap and ready by Thursday June 25
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Good communication and easy to deal with
Alterations
$10
Melbourne VIC, Australia
22nd Jun 2024
I bought pants that needs alteration.
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2 coat buttons stitch and open pant alteration
$5
Docklands VIC, Australia
20th Jun 2024
I have a coat and a button, just need to stitch 2 buttons with black thread and second need the alteration of a pant.
Clothing alterations
$150
Melbourne VIC, Australia
19th Jun 2024
I need a couple of clothing items taken up and taken in.
Dress alteration
$40
Windsor VIC, Australia
17th Jun 2024
I have a dress that is a little too long at the back and trails on the floor so needs taking up. Ideally someone located close to Windsor 3181. Thanks!
I need to shorten 2 jeans (same model and size)
$30
St Kilda VIC, Australia
5th Jun 2024
I bought 2 jeans same model and size and need them to be shorten both exactly the same,
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Adrian is very professional and great communication. Highly recommended
Dress making for bridesmaid
$5
Toorak VIC, Australia
24th Apr 2024
I need a bridesmaid dress to be mafe urgently. If you can help please message me with your offer.
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Great couturier, friendly, super experienced, reliable with excellent eyes for details. Highly recommended A++++
Hem 4 x t shirts (shorten)
$60
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
19th Apr 2024
I just bought 4 brand new t shirts. Unfortunately I am one of the people who are not a size medium but not a large. Looking for the shirts to be shortened and hemmed approx an inch
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Great work. Very quick, great communication and pricing
Alter a dress - remove zipper and add fabric to make bigger
$45
Docklands VIC, Australia
10th Feb 2024
This dress doesn’t do up at the back. I need the zipper removed and a panel of stretchy fabric put in the back to make it fit my bust. Happy to buy fabric and supply it if you can advise what fabric would work.
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Amazing. A beautiful job !