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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.

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!

Get in touch with alteration tailors such as Jay K, Enny P, and Munir S today to get a wide variety of Alterations jobs done. From Dress Alterations, Jacket Alterations, and Trouser Alterations; you can get all types of Alterations done usually between £53-£61, with the median price of Alterations in Walthamstow being £57.
Don't live in Walthamstow? We also have alteration tailors available in Westminster Alterations and Nottinghamshire Alterations available today.

Recent Alterations tasks in Walthamstow

Create a custom dress

£250

Unity Place, Greater London

18th Feb 2025

Hi there! I hope you are well. I would like a custom dress like the attached photos for references. Please note: I would like the bottom of dress to be shaped more like a normal straight dress rather than an A-Line, so less fabric on the skirt. l would also like the hem to the feet only, and chest cup area adjusted to a more closed style for modesty- this could be done by the neck fabric starting from the bottom of both cups instead of just one maybe? I would also like the leg slit lower like just from the knee downwards

Alter a dress

£20

Central Parade, Greater London

12th May 2024

I have a dress that needs altering, the top is a bit gappy

Trouser alterations

£30

Central Parade, Greater London

7th May 2024

I need a pair of cord trousers taken up and a small hole repaired, also a pair of jeans repaired. Walthamstow.

I need my suit altered. The arms of the jacket and the legs.

£50

Central Parade, Greater London

7th May 2024

I have bought a suit from ASOS. The arms and legs are slightly too long. I'd like these altered in time for a party on 20th June. If you can help, I'd really appreciate it.

Dress alteration

£30

Central Parade, Greater London

29th Apr 2024

fitting dress underarm and shortening at the bottom

Alter waist of bridesmaids dress

£50

Central Parade, Greater London

14th Apr 2024

Have a bridesmaids dress I need to alter last minute (today) if possible. Too big particularly on the waist. Can maybe tie at front to hide but theres a lot of fabric still

Needing A Seamsstress to make African Shirt Dress Please

£50

Central Parade, Greater London

27th Oct 2023

Dress Made Please Simple style shirt dress with two pleats on either side, with front or side slit. Happy To Negotiate. - Due date: Before Thursday, 9 November 2023

Alterations jackets / trousers

£60

Central Parade, Greater London

31st Aug 2023

Job to do alterations on x4 pairs of trousers and x1 jacket. Have two kids / no time so trying to get measurements done at home. - Due date: Flexible

Repair zip

£20

Central Parade, Greater London

22nd Mar 2023

zip repair for my doc martens - Due date: Flexible

Alter dress

£5

Unity Place, Greater London

27th Sep 2022

Hi I just have a satin dress that needs altering as i got the wrong size. its a short dress with long sleeves, cowl neck design. Just needs half an inch to an inch off the waist and the sleeves, cowl neck can be abit tighter. It also has a side zipper Would like to achieve the same as the model photo - Due date: Before Friday, 30 September 2022

Alter my lace wedding dress

£150

Central Parade, Greater London

29th May 2022

I have purchased a wedding dress in the correct size (10). But it still needs a few alterations. The shoulders need to be taken in without damaging the sleeve and it needs to be shortened. All of the alterations are possible and the boutique has offered to do it for me. However, I'd like to see if I could beat the price they quoted. They explained that the alterations are going to be more expensive than my expectations because the dress bodice was made of lace and appliques. However, I have already paid extra to have the dress made in the correct size and proportions. So I'd like to see if independent seamstresses can offer a better price with the same result. A few extra notes: - Ideally, I'd find a seamstress who's based in North or East London - The photos are from the designer and just a couple of photos I took of the lace. - Due date: Before Friday, 15 July 2022

Wedding outfit double breasted women suit

£300

Central Parade, Greater London

14th Feb 2022

Women’s double breasted suit wide leg trousers wedding outfit - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 14th Jun 2022

Recent Jacket Alterations tasks in Walthamstow

I need my suit altered. The arms of the jacket and the legs.

£50

Central Parade, Greater London

7th May 2024

I have bought a suit from ASOS. The arms and legs are slightly too long. I'd like these altered in time for a party on 20th June. If you can help, I'd really appreciate it.

Alterations jackets / trousers

£60

Central Parade, Greater London

31st Aug 2023

Job to do alterations on x4 pairs of trousers and x1 jacket. Have two kids / no time so trying to get measurements done at home. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Trouser Alterations tasks in Walthamstow

Trouser alterations

£30

Central Parade, Greater London

7th May 2024

I need a pair of cord trousers taken up and a small hole repaired, also a pair of jeans repaired. Walthamstow.

Alterations jackets / trousers

£60

Central Parade, Greater London

31st Aug 2023

Job to do alterations on x4 pairs of trousers and x1 jacket. Have two kids / no time so trying to get measurements done at home. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in Walthamstow

Create a custom dress

£250

Unity Place, Greater London

18th Feb 2025

Hi there! I hope you are well. I would like a custom dress like the attached photos for references. Please note: I would like the bottom of dress to be shaped more like a normal straight dress rather than an A-Line, so less fabric on the skirt. l would also like the hem to the feet only, and chest cup area adjusted to a more closed style for modesty- this could be done by the neck fabric starting from the bottom of both cups instead of just one maybe? I would also like the leg slit lower like just from the knee downwards

Alter a dress

£20

Central Parade, Greater London

12th May 2024

I have a dress that needs altering, the top is a bit gappy

Dress alteration

£30

Central Parade, Greater London

29th Apr 2024

fitting dress underarm and shortening at the bottom

Alter waist of bridesmaids dress

£50

Central Parade, Greater London

14th Apr 2024

Have a bridesmaids dress I need to alter last minute (today) if possible. Too big particularly on the waist. Can maybe tie at front to hide but theres a lot of fabric still

Needing A Seamsstress to make African Shirt Dress Please

£50

Central Parade, Greater London

27th Oct 2023

Dress Made Please Simple style shirt dress with two pleats on either side, with front or side slit. Happy To Negotiate. - Due date: Before Thursday, 9 November 2023

Alter dress

£5

Unity Place, Greater London

27th Sep 2022

Hi I just have a satin dress that needs altering as i got the wrong size. its a short dress with long sleeves, cowl neck design. Just needs half an inch to an inch off the waist and the sleeves, cowl neck can be abit tighter. It also has a side zipper Would like to achieve the same as the model photo - Due date: Before Friday, 30 September 2022

Alter my lace wedding dress

£150

Central Parade, Greater London

29th May 2022

I have purchased a wedding dress in the correct size (10). But it still needs a few alterations. The shoulders need to be taken in without damaging the sleeve and it needs to be shortened. All of the alterations are possible and the boutique has offered to do it for me. However, I'd like to see if I could beat the price they quoted. They explained that the alterations are going to be more expensive than my expectations because the dress bodice was made of lace and appliques. However, I have already paid extra to have the dress made in the correct size and proportions. So I'd like to see if independent seamstresses can offer a better price with the same result. A few extra notes: - Ideally, I'd find a seamstress who's based in North or East London - The photos are from the designer and just a couple of photos I took of the lace. - Due date: Before Friday, 15 July 2022

Recent Shirt Alterations tasks in Walthamstow

Needing A Seamsstress to make African Shirt Dress Please

£50

Central Parade, Greater London

27th Oct 2023

Dress Made Please Simple style shirt dress with two pleats on either side, with front or side slit. Happy To Negotiate. - Due date: Before Thursday, 9 November 2023