Clothing Alterations

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Clothes Alterations

From curtain adjustments to the alteration of motorcycle leathers (within reason), at Tailoring Alterations I have the skills and experience to carry out all textile alterations (I will tell you if it is beyond my capabilities).

I use a Singer Treadle machine for the majority of my work to ensure total control and excellent results. I also use an electric machine for the fitting of button holes and concealed zips, and an over locker to bind the edges of fabric

I respectfully request that all garments are clean before they are brought for alteration. I reserve the right to refuse an item or request that you get it cleaned before I handle it, which may delay the completion time. (Think how you would feel handling a muddy pair of trousers or a deorderant marked blouse.)

My material alterations cover the following:

  • Jackets
  • Trousers
  • Skirts & dresses
  • Blouses
  • Military uniforms
  • Motorcycle leathers

 

Clothing Alterations - Price List

I respectfully request that all garments are clean before they are brought for alteration. I reserve the right to refuse an item or request that you get it cleaned before I handle it, which may delay the completion time. (Think how you would feel handling a muddy pair of trousers or a deorderant marked blouse.)

JACKETS

Sleeve length

Shorten sleeves no vents £27

Lengthen sleeves no vents £38

Shorten sleeves with vents £38

Lengthen sleeves with vents £45 

Fit Knitted cuffs £33

reduce/let out jacket/coat

Side seams £43

Side seams with vents (side openings) £54

Side seams with vents and narrow shoulders £75

Reduce center back seam £38

Other Alterations

Narrow shoulders £38

Shorten jacket hem no vents £38

Shorten jacket hem with vents £50

Remove single/center back vent £33

Remove double/side vents £38

Reline jacket no pockets (usually ladies) £130

Reline jacket including pockets £160

Reline coat including pockets £200

Replace collar material £38

Replace half pocket (each) £10

Replace full pocket (each) £20

Move front buttons (per button) £2

Affix own badge to jacket £10

Affix badge to jacket (including purchase of badge) £30

Machine small badge on to leather waistcoat £5

Machine large badge on to leather waistcoat £10

Fit elbow patches £27

Zip replacement including the zip

Replace anorak zip £40

Replace zip slider (if easy to do) £8

Replace coat pocket zip £30

Replace trouser zip £20

Replace leg zip (ie motorcycle trousers) £20

Replace zip in bag (depending on accessibility)

Main Zip £45

Other Zip £25

Zip slider £8

WAISTCOATS

Reduce/let out side seams £30

Replace waistcoat back £60

JEANS

Shorten with machined hem £18

Reduce waist £27

Taper with top stitched raised seams

     (one seam per leg) £33

     (both seams per leg) £43

Taper through crotch with top stitched seams

     (one seam per leg) £43

     (both seams per leg) £50

TROUSERS

Shorten £20

Shorten with permanent turn-up/cuffs £22

Shorten with side split £22

Lower waistband £43

Lengthen £33

Reduce/let out waist and seat £20

Reduce/let out waist, seat and thighs (crotch) £26

Let out one-piece waistband £38

Reduce thighs £18

Taper legs from thighs (crotch) £27

Taper legs through thighs (crotch) £33

Taper legs through thighs (crotch) and reduce waist £55

Fit gusset into thighs (crotch) £38

Replace trouser clip (each) £8

Make and fit belt loops £13

Affix brace buttons (set of 6 including buttons) £12

Replace side adjusters elastic £13

Make side adjusters £33

Replace half pocket £10

Replace full pocket £20

Remodel (neaten) Pocket edge £27

Stitch creases in front £20

Stitch creases in front and back £25

Reline front of trouser £60

Reline trousers £90

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Shorten trousers £20

Shorten sleeves small blazer £23

Shorten sleeves medium blazer £25

Shorten sleeves large blazer £27

SHIRTS AND BLOUSES

Shorten sleeves from cuffs £20

Shorten sleeves from cuffs moving vent £33

Make into half sleeve short £20

Shorten hem £22

Shorten hem with side splits £28

Fit darts £10

Reduce side seams (overlocked seams) £22

Reduce side seams (top stitched seams) £27

Narrow shoulder £27

Fit button hole (including button) £4

Turn cuffs £22

Replace cuff material £30

Turn collar £30

Replace collar material £35

ACCESSORIES

Make cravat £33

Make bow tie £33

Make fake/card handkerchief £22

Make headband £20

 

SKIRTS, DRESSES AND LADIES TROUSERS

SHORTEN UNLINED

less than 40" round

Machined hem £18

Rolled/overlocked hem £20

Hand sewn hem £20

40" to 80" round

Machined hem £27

Rolled/overlocked hem £30

Hand sewn hem £30

80" to 100" round

Machined hem £36

Rolled/overlocked hem £40

Hand sewn hem £40

More than 100" round

Machined hem £63

Rolled/overlocked hem £70

Hand sewn hem £70

SHORTEN LINED

less than 40" round

Machined hem £36

Rolled/overlocked hem £40

Hand sewn hem £38

40" to 80" round

Machined hem £54

Rolled/overlocked hem £60

Hand sewn hem £57

80" to 100" round

Machined hem £72

Rolled/overlocked hem £80

Hand sewn hem £76

More than 100" round

Machined hem £126

Rolled/overlocked hem £140

Hand sewn hem £133

Multilayered skirts/dress will be charged at 'type of hem (unlined), width and number of layers' 

LENGTHEN [NB lengthening of skirt does not including lengthen the lining and is not possible on skirts without a large hem]

less than 40" round

Hand sewn hem £65

40" to 80" round

Hand sewn hem £75

80" to 100" round

Hand sewn hem £85

Shorten skirt from waist band (lower waistband) £43

Reduce/let out unlined skirt

Hips but not waist £16

Hips through plain zip but not waist £22

Hips through concealed zip but not waist £27

Side seam including waist £27

Side seams through plain zip £33

Side seams through concealed zip £38

Reduce/let out lined skirt

Hips but not waist £27

Hips through plain zip but not waist £33

Hips through concealed zip but not waist £38

Side seam including waist £38

Side seams through plain zip £43

Side seams through concealed zip £49

Reduce/let out unlined dress

Under arm to waist or waist only £24

Dress side seams £33

Side seams through plain zip £43

Side seams through concealed zip £49

Reduce/let out lined dress

Under arm to waist or waist only £35

Dress side seams £43

Side seams through plain zip £54

Side seams through concealed zip £59

Reduce/let out ball gowns

Top to waist £59

Top to bottom £100

Multi layered skirts/dresses will be charged by the number of layers at unlined side seam price

Change from zip to corset style back

Fully laced £90

Part laced, part zip £105

Zip replacement including zip

Unlined

Plain zip in skirt £20

Concealed zip in skirt £25

Plain zip in dress £27

Concealed zip in dress £30

Lined

Plain zip in skirt £30

Concealed zip in skirt £35

Plain zip in dress £37

Concealed zip in dress £40

Lift shoulder unlined

Sleeveless dress £24

Sleeveless dress with piping £30

Dress with sleeves £35

Lift shoulder lined

Sleeveless dress £35

Sleeveless dress with piping £40

Dress with sleeves £45

Other alterations

Reline skirt (lining extra + apx £55) £60

Reline Dress (lining extra + apx £100) £85

Shorten straps sewn onto dress £10

Shorten straps fitted into dress £18

Shorten dress sleeves machined hem £16

Shorten dress sleeves hand sewn hem unlined £20

Bra loops (to stop strap falling off shoulders) £10

Fit pouch into bra for mastectomy prosthesis £18

Elasticate waistband £14

Fit drawstring £14

Remove dress pockets £6