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Why book a jacket alteration service through Airtasker?
We rely on jackets to keep us warm and cosy during the colder days, but they can be a pain if they don't fit perfectly all of a sudden. You don't have to resort to making a new purchase right away, though. Instead, book a jacket alteration service on Airtasker and have someone transform your ill-fitting jacket into something more comfortable and wearable.
Whether it's a jacket that you haven't used in ages or you just bought a new suit jacket, alteration experts can do the necessary adjustments and alterations. This way, you can look and feel good as you wear them. It could be a faulty zipper or a leather jacket that's too long for your arms–whatever the issue is, we can lend a hand!
Just put up a task on our platform, let us know what kind of jacket you have, and what needs altering. You can even set your ideal budget to make sure that you won't overspend on alterations alone. Choose your preferred jacket tailor and offer, and you're good to go!
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If you prefer to maximise the life of your old jackets and suits without shelling out on new ones, then booking an alteration service is a wiser choice. Not only does it help you save a fortune, but it also gives new life to your jackets. You can even get a hold of those vintage, off-the-rack jackets without having to worry if they are too fit or too loose.
Most alteration specialists can bring their sewing kit for the job, so you don't necessarily need to provide anything for your service. In case you feel more at ease using your own tools, you can prepare a measuring tape, sewing machine, needles, threads, safety pins, seam ripping, and scissors. You can also directly ask your Tasker to know the exact materials they will need.
It depends on the complexity of the jacket alteration needed. Trimming the sleeves and hems can be completed in just a few hours, usually within the day. But if it requires your Tasker to take in or let out seams, narrow the armholes, or any similar alterations, then the service might take longer. For a more accurate estimation, feel free to ask your Tasker directly.
It's ideal to have jackets laundered and dry cleaned before sending them to your alteration specialist. Since most of them shrink when washed or cleaned, you can avoid unpleasant surprises when altering them, like coming up way too short than needed. As for your laundry needs, you can also get someone tosend your garments to the nearest laundry shop and have it delivered back to you within the day.
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What do jacket alteration services include?
A jacket alteration specialist can carry out all sorts of repairs and adjustments to make your jacket fit you as comfortably as possible. They can stitch and fix any fitting or fabric issue, shorten or lengthen sleeves, or take in or let out the seams to complement your chest and stomach.
They also know their way around various fitting and sewing techniques to alter your jacket based on your preferences. Here are some of the jacket alteration services you can get and what to expect from each:
Leather jacket alterations
If your leather jacket no longer fits you right, don't just let it sit in your cabinet or storage. Leather alterations near you can give you the appropriate adjustments so you can wear it in time for fall or winter! Usually, your Tasker first checks the quality of your jacket to make sure that it can handle the necessary alterations. Depending on your needs, they can shorten the sleeves, replace the lining, or narrow its shoulders.
Once your leather jacket fits you perfectly, why not take it out for a spin? If you love fashion and documenting your outfits, you can even hire a professional fashion photographer to take stylish pictures of you with your fabulous leather garment!
Suit jacket alterations
Are you stressing over an oversized suit jacket for your formal event or meeting? Whether you need it today or still have a few weeks to spare, we can help you find an available Tasker who can assist. They can resize or restyle your jacket by adjusting the sleeves, tweaking the lapel shape and collar roll, or altering the sides so that it looks fitted from your shoulder down to your bust.
Now that you have the perfect suit jacket, you can focus on prepping yourself! We can also connect you with expert hair stylists who can style your hair according to your preference–whether you want a clean and sleek look or going for something a bit more stylish and edgy!
Jacket zipper repairs or replacements
It can be quite frustrating to wear a casual or winter jacket only to find a broken zipper that just won't budge. Luckily, repairing and replacing zippers are relatively quick, and don't even cost that much. For optimum convenience, hire a jacket tailor near you who can do jacket zipper replacements. In no time, you can wear your jacket again with a full zipper up!
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Jacket zip
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Arrowe Hill, Merseyside
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My jacket zip has came off just need it put back on - Due date: Flexible
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Stanley, West Yorkshire
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Suit jacket is navy in colour. Font can be cursive or plain- open to the professional opinion. Thread colour should be white. - Due date: Before Friday, 22 September 2023
My bape jacket
£10
Great Marton, Lancashire
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I ordered a hoodie n it’s come with out the zip attached but they said I need to get someone to do i I’ve triedattaching it my self it won’t work - Due date: Flexible
Jacket alternations
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Woodford Green, Greater London, IG8
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Shorten and alter sleeves on one (1) jacket. Thank you. - Due date: Before Friday, 15 September 2023
Zip replacement for cycling jacket
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New Town Row, West Midlands
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I need complete zip replacement for waterproof cycling jacket - Due date: Flexible
Alterations jackets / trousers
£60
Central Parade, Greater London
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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
Tighten jacket
£50
The Borough, Greater London
31st Aug 2023
Lost weight need a jacket taken in and sleeves shortened - Due date: Flexible
Suit jacket alteration
£15
Stepney, Greater London, E1
10th Aug 2023
I need the jacket on a suit taken in to make smaller - Due date: Before Sunday, 20 August 2023
Jacket zip
£10
Dingle, Merseyside
5th Aug 2023
It’s a bomber jacket a parajumper and the zip needs fixing I still have the zip puler - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 7 August 2023
Zip tag on car hood back window needs replacing (normal jacket type)
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Overton, Cheshire
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May be able to bring to local repair shop if locally - Due date: Flexible
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Notting Hill, Greater London, W11
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take up sleeves from shoulders - Due date: Flexible
Make a jacket for a wedding at the beginning of September
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Inverness / Inbhir Nis, Inverness
20th Jul 2023
I have fabric that I would like to have made into a jacket to wear at a wedding the first week of September - Due date: Before Thursday, 31 August 2023
Jacket zip repair
£10
Canary Wharf, Greater London
16th Jul 2023
I have black jacket whose zip has been broken. I need to get that fixed - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 17 July 2023
Show jacket taking in
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Buntingford, Hertfordshire
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Show jacket for show jumping to wide, needs to fit snug on body - Due date: Before Saturday, 22 July 2023
I’d like to have the lining of My dinner jacket changed
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Deptford, Greater London, SE8
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The jacket is new. Velvet lined. I have a custom material in My possession, I’d like it changed with. - Due date: Before Saturday, 15 July 2023
Zip repair on light jacket
£40
Leverstock Green, Hertfordshire
5th Jul 2023
26" zip has come apart and needs replacing on a light waterproof jacket - Due date: Flexible
Change the zipper on a leather jacket
£50
Addiscombe, Greater London
2nd Jul 2023
who will change the zipper on a leather jacket - Due date: Flexible
Repair bomber jacket collar
£20
Nine Elms, Greater London
21st Jun 2023
Repair collar on bomber jacket. It’s a large tear. Wondering if I need to do something for the whole collar? - Due date: Flexible
Thank you very much! Very easy and nice to deal with. Would recommend and will use their services again
