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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! 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 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 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, wedding dress alterations, school graduation alterations, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations, 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 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. 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 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. Extend the life of your clothing with alterations and tailoring services - it’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.

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!

Get in touch with alteration tailors such as Brenda F, Mihaela C, and Jay K today to get a wide variety of Alterations jobs done.
Don't live in London North London? We also have alteration tailors available in London Notting Hill Alterations and London Paddington Alterations available today.

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Repair zip on jacket

£20

Bush Hill Park, Greater London

26th Sep 2024

The retainer box has come off the zip on my jacket therefore the zip comes apart. I have the slider.

Adjuster on dress strap broken

£10

Southgate, Greater London

17th Sep 2024

Hi everyone, I'm in need of some help with my dress strap. The adjustable strap has come off because the adjuster/clip that changes the strap length has broken and fallen off. As a result, the strap is no longer attached to my dress, and it’s just hanging loose. I’m not sure where to find the correct replacement adjuster or what exactly it’s called. I’m hoping to find someone who can help me: Identify the right replacement adjuster/slider. Reattach the strap securely so it can be worn again. Thanks in advance for your help!

Alterations to bridesmaid dress

£40

Turnpike Lane, Greater London

14th Sep 2024

I'm looking for someone to take up a double layer bridesmaid dress and take it in also. https://www.ever-pretty.co.uk/products/spaghetti-strap-pleated-v-neck-high-slit-bridesmaid-dress-es0128b?_pos=21&_fid=6928fb85b&_ss=c&variant=43609519849659

Dress alterations

£20

Enfield, Greater London, EN2

2nd Sep 2024

I have a very long burgundy satin dress with a train. I need the dress shortened, added sleeves with back and chest coverage and the dress is a little too tight around the stomach/hip area.

Small Alterations & Repairs

£25

Winchmore Hill, Greater London

22nd Aug 2024

Repair the shirring on a top where the stitching has broken in one spot. Take in the bust area of a dress about 1 size. Happy to post the items or to drop to parts of London.

Dress tailored

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Crouch End, Greater London, N8

18th Jul 2024

Need a dress taken in. Tightened at the cleavage area, waist and hips

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Brimsdown, Greater London

13th Jul 2024

Heavily beaded dresss needs slight taking in

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Enfield, Greater London, EN2

13th Jul 2024

I have a jacket that is to big and need it smaller and maybe the trousers

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Arkley, Greater London

11th Jul 2024

Take gem of trousers up by approx 1 inch

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Church End, Greater London

10th Jul 2024

Clothing alterations. I need an ill fitting dress fixed to fit properly for a wedding i have tomorrow.

A new trouser zip in me jeanz

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Bowes Park, Greater London

8th Jul 2024

just need a new zip dudes !!!

Trouser alteration

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Grange Park, Greater London

6th Jul 2024

Suit trouser alteration to make less loose

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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Tottenham Hale, Greater London, N17

2nd Jul 2024

Take up 4 x pairs of trousers. Can drop off and collect later

Dress shorterning

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New Southgate, Greater London, N11

30th Jun 2024

Dress needs shortening and hemming

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South Tottenham, Greater London, N15

29th Jun 2024

The zip on my cricket bag is broken and I’d like it fixed. I can bring it to you or you can come to me.

Need to take up a suit trouser leg

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Southgate, Greater London

21st Jun 2024

Suit trousers are too long, need to take 1.5 inches off the legs but need this done today.

Zip repair - rucksack

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Enfield, Greater London, EN2

18th Jun 2024

Zip repair on black medium size rucksack.

Trouser alterations

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Bulls Cross, Greater London

16th Jun 2024

3 pairs of ladies trousers to be taken up

Bridesmaid Dress Alteration ASAP

£30

Palmers Green, Greater London

23rd May 2024

Bridesmaid dress needs taking in as it’s a touch too big. Need it done for Monday.

SO helpful! I needed my dress altering with little notice and he had it done and dusted within 3 days. Totally stress free experience which is just what I needed. Would recommend.