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 £25

Lengthen sleeves no vents £33

Shorten sleeves with vents £33

Lenthen sleeves with vents £40 

Fit Knitted cuffs £30

reduce/let out jacket/coat

Side seams £38

Side seams with vents (side openings) £48

Side seams with vents and narrow shoulders £65

Reduce centre back seam £35

Other Alterations

Narrow shoulders £35

Shorten jacket hem no vents £35

Shorten jacket hem with vents £45

Remove single/centre back vent £28

Remove double/side vents £35

Reline jacket no pockets (lining extra + apx £55) £80

Reline jacket including pockets (lining extra+apx £75) £100

Reline coat including pockets (lining extra+apx £100) £120

Replace collar material £35

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 £25

Zip replacement including the zip

Replace anorak zip £40

Replace zip slider (if easy to do) £8

Replace coat pocket zip £28

Replace trouser zip £20

Replace leg zip (ie motorcycle trousers) £20

WAISTCOATS

Reduce/let out side seams £28

Replace waistcoat back (lining extra + apx £35) £30

JEANS

Shorten with machined hem £15

Reduce waist £25

Taper with top stitched raised seams

     (one seam per leg) £30

     (both seams per leg) £40

Taper through crotch with top stitched seams

     (one seam per leg) £40

     (both seams per leg) £45

TROUSERS

Shorten £18

Shorten with permanent turn-up/cuffs £20

Shorten with side split £20

Lower waistband £40

Lengthen £28

Reduce/let out waist and seat £16

Reduce/let out waist, seat and thighs (crotch) £22

Let out one-piece waistband £30

Reduce thighs £16

Taper legs from thighs (crotch) £25

Taper legs through thighs (crotch) £28

Taper legs through thighs (crotch) and reduce waist £45

Fit gusset into thighs (crotch) £35

Replace trouser clip (each) £7

Make and fit belt loops £13

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

Replace side adjustor elactic £13

Make side adjustors £26

Replace half pocket £10

Replace full pocket £20

Remodel (neaten) Pocket edge £25

Stitch creases in front £16

Stitch creases in front and back £24

Reline front of trouser (lining extra + apx £35) £40

Reline trousers (lining extra + apx £55) £55

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Shorten trousers £18

Shorten sleeves small blazer £21

Shorten sleeves medium blazer £23

Shorten sleeves large blazer £25

SHIRTS AND BLOUSES

Shorten sleeves from cuffs £18

Shorten sleeves from cuffs moving vent £30

Make into half sleeve short £18

Shorten hem £18

Shorten hem with side splits £24

Fit darts £10

Reduce side seams (overlocked seams) £20

Reduce side seams (top stiched seams) £25

Narrow shoulder £22

Fit button hole (including button) £4

Turn cuffs £20

Replace cuff material £25

Turn collar £25

Replace collar material £30

ACCESSORIES

Make cravat £30

Make bow tie £30

Make fake/card handerchief £20

Make headband £17

SKIRTS, DRESSES AND LADIES TROUSERS

SHORTEN UNLINED

less than 40" round

Machined hem £15

Rolled/overlocked hem £17

Hand sewn hem £18

40" to 80" round

Machined hem £23

Rolled/overlocked hem £26

Hand sewn hem £27

80" to 100" round

Machined hem £30

Rolled/overlocked hem £34

Hand sewn hem £36

More than 100" round

Machined hem £53

Rolled/overlocked hem £61

Hand sewn hem £63

SHORTEN LINED

less than 40" round

Machined hem £30

Rolled/overlocked hem £34

Hand sewn hem £34

40" to 80" round

Machined hem £46

Rolled/overlocked hem £52

Hand sewn hem £50

80" to 100" round

Machined hem £60

Rolled/overlocked hem £68

Hand sewn hem £66

More than 100" round

Machined hem £106

Rolled/overlocked hem £122

Hand sewn hem £116

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 £55

40" to 80" round

Hand sewn hem £70

80" to 100" round

Hand sewn hem £75

Shorten skirt from waist band (lower waistband) £40

Reduce/let out unlined skirt

Hips but not waist £15

Hips through plain zip but not waist £20

Hips through concealed zip but not waist £22

Side seam including waist £22

Side seams through plain zip £30

Side seams through concealed zip £32

Reduce/let out lined skirt

Hips but not waist £25

Hips through plain zip but not waist £30

Hips through concealed zip but not waist £32

Side seam including waist £32

Side seams through plain zip £40

Side seams through concealed zip £42

Reduce/let out unlined dress

Under arm to waist or waist only £22

Dress side seams £30

Side seams through plain zip £40

Side seams through concealed zip £45

Reduce/let out lined dress

Under arm to waist or waist only £32

Dress side seams £40

Side seams through plain zip £50

Side seams through concealed zip £55

Reduce/let out ball gowns

Top to waist £55

Top to bottom £90

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 £80

Part laced, part zip £95

Zip replacement inlcuding 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 £22

Sleeveless dress with piping £28

Dress with sleeves £32

Lift shoulder lined

Sleeveless dress £32

Sleeveless dress with piping £38

Dress with sleeves £42

Other alterations

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

Reline Dress (lining extra + apx £100) £80

Storten straps sewn onto dress £10

Shorten straps fitted into dress £15

Shorten dress sleeves machined hem £15

Shorten dress sleeves hand sewn hem unlined £18

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

Fit pouch into bra for mastectomy prostgesis £18

Elasticate waistband £14

Fit drawstring £14