Services
Clothing alteration services in London
From suit alterations and dress hemming to zip repairs and school uniform adjustments, every service is carried out at our 49 Tottenham Court Road shop under a documented, repeatable quality process.
Category
Men's Alterations
Suit Alterations
- Jacket sleeve shortening and lengthening
- Chest and waist tapering
- Shoulder seam adjustment
- Trouser hemming and break adjustment
- Trouser waist, seat and leg taper
- Lining repair and replacement
Shirt Alterations
- Sleeve shortening - single or both
- Body taking in at side seams
- Collar resizing and reshaping
- Back darting for improved fit
Trouser Alterations
- Hemming - standard, lined and turn-up styles
- Waist taking in and letting out
- Seat adjustment
- Leg tapering
- Rise adjustment
Jeans Alterations
- Standard hem shortening
- Original hem preservation - factory hem kept intact
- Leg tapering
- Waist adjustment
Coat & Jacket Alterations
- Sleeve shortening - lined and unlined
- Body taking in
- Lining repair and replacement
- Shoulder and collar adjustment
Category
Women's Alterations
Dress Alterations
- Hem shortening and lengthening - all styles
- Waist and side seam adjustment
- Bust adjustment
- Strap shortening and neckline adjustment
- Zip repair and replacement
- Formal, occasion and bridal wear
Skirt Alterations
- Hem shortening and lengthening
- Waist adjustment
- Lining work
- Split correction
Blouse & Coat Alterations
- Sleeve shortening
- Body taking in
- Collar and cuff adjustment
Category
Everyday, Family & Repairs
Everyday & Family
- School uniform alterations - trousers, blazers, skirts, shirts
- Casual wear - jeans, tops, dresses
- Online purchase adjustments - bought online but wrong size
Repairs
- Zip repair and replacement - all garment types including bags
- Button replacement and repositioning
- Split seam repair
- Fallen hem repair
- Lining repair
- Small tear and hole repair
Guide
Pricing guide
general guide:
Trouser hemming (standard)
£25
Trouser hemming (lined)
£35
Suit jacket sleeve shortening
£55
Full suit alteration
£100+
Dress hem (unlined)
£35
Dress hem (lined)
£55
Shirt sleeve shortening
£30
Zip repair / replacement
£20+
School uniform trouser hem
£20
Answers
Services FAQs
What types of alterations do you offer?
We provide specialist alterations for suits, dresses, bridal gowns, eveningwear, trousers, jackets and British heritage outerwear. We also offer specialist garment restoration and invisible mending.
Do you specialise in suit alterations?
Yes. Our master tailoring services include suit deconstruction, collar adjustments, waist suppression, sleeve alterations, trouser alterations and specialist hand finishing.
Do you offer bridal and couture alterations?
Yes. We provide detailed bridal and couture fittings, including gown hemming, corset restructuring, lace repositioning and other delicate garment alterations.
Can you repair and restore Barbour or other British outerwear?
Yes. Our British heritage outerwear service includes cold-water washing, hand rewaxing, thornproof patching, Harris Tweed restructuring and Mackintosh rubberised seam sealing.
Do you offer invisible mending?
Yes. We provide French invisible mending for suitable garments, including repairs for moth damage and other fine fabric damage.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome for many standard alteration and repair services. For detailed suit consultations, bridal fittings and specialist restoration work, we recommend booking an appointment.
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