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Recent Alterations tasks in Muswell Hill
Taking in teenage boys suit jacket and trousers
£35
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
2nd Sep 2025
This suit is a little too big for my son. Ideally I wanted to tighten the waist of the trousers a little, and take in the jacket as well as shortening the sleeves. I was wondering whether it would be possible to shorten the jacket or not, realistically. I’m not sure if that’s something that can be done.
Alteration on back of dress
£50
Coldfall, Greater London
13th Dec 2024
Excess material on chest and length of dress is too long so would need to be cut
Shorten/taper mens trousers and shorten sleeves of two blazers
£100
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
4th Jul 2024
shorten two pairs of men's chinos, shorten and taper one pair of men's suit trousers, shorten sleeves of two suit jackets and repair small tear
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Top Alterations related questions
On average, alteration costs range from £10 to £100 on average. However, it can go as low as £10 for shortening sleeves up to £90 for adjusting a wedding dress. The cost of your clothing alteration service will depend on the type of garment, whether you need a repair or full custom dressmaking, the level of complexity involved, and how long it’s likely to take. Learn more about how much alterations cost to set the right budget before posting a task.
Yes, many garments can be re-altered, especially if the original tailor left enough seam allowance. However, it depends on the fabric and how much was taken in or let out previously. A skilled alterations specialist can assess what's possible during a fitting.
Most standard alterations—like hemming or taking in seams—won’t affect the original design. But larger adjustments, such as resizing or changing necklines, can slightly alter the garment’s look. If you're concerned, discuss your goals with your local tailor before they begin.
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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 clothing. Whether you're a bride looking to have adjustments on your wedding dress or a mum who needs to have her kids' school uniforms repaired, Taskers are up for the work! From sewing alterations near me to urgent fixes for special occasions, help is just a few clicks away.
Custom clothing alteration and 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 based on the designs of your favourite fashion brands - whether it's a wedding dress, a school uniform, or corporate wear. They’ll start by measuring your shape and size with a soft tape measure to ensure the perfect fit. They’ll consult 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 dress alteration service providers 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 clothing alteration
When you want to look your best, it’s so important that your clothing is tailored to perfectly fit. Whether you need bridal alterations, wedding dress alterations, school graduation alterations, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations, customise your dress 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. It’s a great option if you’re searching for clothing alteration near me with fast turnaround times.
Everyday clothing alteration and adjustments
Most clothing you buy off the rack won’t be the perfect fit, or you might need your favourite clothes adjusted as your body changes shape over time. Book an alterations service near you to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, trouser alterations, 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. If you're looking specifically for trouser hemming near me, Taskers can help you achieve the right length and fit. Most hems have a few centimetres of extra fabric, so you can add extra length, or take it up for the perfect fit.
Clothing alteration and repairs
When your favourite dress or trousers have a rip, you don’t have to throw them away. Get a professional to take a look and see if they can save your garment with techniques like zipper repair, seam repair, new lining, hole patching, button sewing, and more.
From repair and alteration service jobs to small fixes that make a big difference, extend the life of your clothing with professional tailoring. It’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.
Looking to adjust your denim wardrobe? Airtasker makes it easy to find help with jeans hemming near me so you can skip the DIY and get a flawless, long-lasting finish.
Looking for a price list on dress alterations or want to know bridal gown alteration costs in the UK? With our price guide, you can find out exactly how much alteration costs, so you’ll be outfit ready for any occasion!
Recent Alterations tasks in Muswell Hill
Zip replaced on skirt
£15
Muswell Hill, Greater London, N10
16th Jun 2024
Zip broken on daughter’s school skirt. Needs replacement done
Dress alterations
£25
Coldfall, Greater London
27th May 2024
My dress needs taking up for a wedding I have in Turkey - I leave on Wednesday
Suit jacket and trousers shortened and taken in
£100
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
20th May 2024
suit jacket: shorten sleeves, shorten body trouser: shorten and taper blazer: shorten sleeve
Clothes alterations
£50
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
13th Nov 2023
I have bought a number of second hand dresses that need the sleeves taken up (Approx. 7 qty). Happy for you to collect them, complete in your own time and bring back (or I can drop off and collect) :) - Due date: Flexible
Alter a formal dress
£150
Coldfall, Greater London
19th Jul 2023
Need to alter a formal dress which is too long. The material is tulle and silk - Due date: Before Saturday, 30 September 2023
To from z a zip in a bag pack
£5
Muswell Hill, Greater London, N10
19th Jun 2023
Can you please repair Broken zip in bag pack ? - Due date: Flexible
T-shirts copied
£200
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
15th May 2023
Hello. I have a black long-sleeved top that I would like copied so that I can have three of the same top made. I also have a maxi skirt that I would like copied. - Due date: Flexible
Dress alternation
£50
Muswell Hill, Greater London, N10
28th Apr 2023
I need a bridesmaid dress altering, waist taken in and straps adjusted slightly. Not by a huge amount, just want it to fit a little nicer. - Due date: Before Monday, 8 May 2023
Dress alteration
£150
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
27th Mar 2023
Alteration of 3 dresses; one to become a skirt and the other two to have changed necklines. - Due date: Flexible
Bag zip repair
£20
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
7th Feb 2023
Bag zip broken and needs repair Some of the teeth from the zip have come out and zip only half attached - Due date: Flexible
New zip for handbag
£35
Muswell Hill, Greater London, N10
22nd Nov 2022
Handbag with curved to needs new zip approx 12” long gold coloured teeth - Due date: Flexible
Cut my trousers to size
£30
Muswell Hill, Greater London, N10
31st Jul 2022
I bought some trousers that are too long and baggy around the legs and would like them adjusted so that I can take them on holiday this Friday. - Due date: Before Thursday, 4 August 2022
Replacement zip for waterproof bike jacket
£25
Coldfall, Greater London
7th May 2022
The teeth of the zip have come away at the bottom of the waterproof bike jacket so the zip doesn’t work. I expect both need replacing. - Due date: Flexible
The teeth on the zip of my bike jacket have broken so zip won’t work.
£25
Coldfall, Greater London
7th May 2022
The teeth of the zip have separated from the waterproof bike jacket at the bottom so the zip won’t work. - Due date: Flexible
Mother of the groom summer wedding dress
£150
Coldfall, Greater London
27th Feb 2022
I’ve seen a few dresses on line but there would like parts of each dress! - Due date: Before Thursday, 28th Jul 2022
Recent Jacket Alterations tasks in Muswell Hill
Taking in teenage boys suit jacket and trousers
£35
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
2nd Sep 2025
This suit is a little too big for my son. Ideally I wanted to tighten the waist of the trousers a little, and take in the jacket as well as shortening the sleeves. I was wondering whether it would be possible to shorten the jacket or not, realistically. I’m not sure if that’s something that can be done.
Suit jacket and trousers shortened and taken in
£100
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
20th May 2024
suit jacket: shorten sleeves, shorten body trouser: shorten and taper blazer: shorten sleeve
Replacement zip for waterproof bike jacket
£25
Coldfall, Greater London
7th May 2022
The teeth of the zip have come away at the bottom of the waterproof bike jacket so the zip doesn’t work. I expect both need replacing. - Due date: Flexible
The teeth on the zip of my bike jacket have broken so zip won’t work.
£25
Coldfall, Greater London
7th May 2022
The teeth of the zip have separated from the waterproof bike jacket at the bottom so the zip won’t work. - Due date: Flexible
Recent Trouser Alterations tasks in Muswell Hill
Taking in teenage boys suit jacket and trousers
£35
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
2nd Sep 2025
This suit is a little too big for my son. Ideally I wanted to tighten the waist of the trousers a little, and take in the jacket as well as shortening the sleeves. I was wondering whether it would be possible to shorten the jacket or not, realistically. I’m not sure if that’s something that can be done.
Shorten/taper mens trousers and shorten sleeves of two blazers
£100
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
4th Jul 2024
shorten two pairs of men's chinos, shorten and taper one pair of men's suit trousers, shorten sleeves of two suit jackets and repair small tear
Suit jacket and trousers shortened and taken in
£100
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
20th May 2024
suit jacket: shorten sleeves, shorten body trouser: shorten and taper blazer: shorten sleeve
Cut my trousers to size
£30
Muswell Hill, Greater London, N10
31st Jul 2022
I bought some trousers that are too long and baggy around the legs and would like them adjusted so that I can take them on holiday this Friday. - Due date: Before Thursday, 4 August 2022
Recent Dress Alterations tasks in Muswell Hill
Alteration on back of dress
£50
Coldfall, Greater London
13th Dec 2024
Excess material on chest and length of dress is too long so would need to be cut
Zip replaced on skirt
£15
Muswell Hill, Greater London, N10
16th Jun 2024
Zip broken on daughter’s school skirt. Needs replacement done
Dress alterations
£25
Coldfall, Greater London
27th May 2024
My dress needs taking up for a wedding I have in Turkey - I leave on Wednesday
Alter a formal dress
£150
Coldfall, Greater London
19th Jul 2023
Need to alter a formal dress which is too long. The material is tulle and silk - Due date: Before Saturday, 30 September 2023
Dress alternation
£50
Muswell Hill, Greater London, N10
28th Apr 2023
I need a bridesmaid dress altering, waist taken in and straps adjusted slightly. Not by a huge amount, just want it to fit a little nicer. - Due date: Before Monday, 8 May 2023
Dress alteration
£150
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
27th Mar 2023
Alteration of 3 dresses; one to become a skirt and the other two to have changed necklines. - Due date: Flexible
Mother of the groom summer wedding dress
£150
Coldfall, Greater London
27th Feb 2022
I’ve seen a few dresses on line but there would like parts of each dress! - Due date: Before Thursday, 28th Jul 2022
Recent Garment Shortening tasks in Muswell Hill
Shorten/taper mens trousers and shorten sleeves of two blazers
£100
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
4th Jul 2024
shorten two pairs of men's chinos, shorten and taper one pair of men's suit trousers, shorten sleeves of two suit jackets and repair small tear
Suit jacket and trousers shortened and taken in
£100
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
20th May 2024
suit jacket: shorten sleeves, shorten body trouser: shorten and taper blazer: shorten sleeve
Recent Shirt Alterations tasks in Muswell Hill
T-shirts copied
£200
Cranley Gardens, Greater London
15th May 2023
Hello. I have a black long-sleeved top that I would like copied so that I can have three of the same top made. I also have a maxi skirt that I would like copied. - Due date: Flexible








