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| A clever, skilled alteration can often turn a ready to wear garment into one that looks as if it were made for you. A repair to a favourite garment can give it a new lease of life. |
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| Below is an indication of common alteration and repair costs. I can give you a firm price before commencing work. |
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| Jeans |
| Shorten and topstitch |
£7.00 |
| Replace zip (inc new zip) |
£7.50 |
| Reduce waist |
£7.00 |
| Taper width (inc. resewing hem) |
£9.00 |
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| Trousers |
| Shorten and hand stitch |
£8.50 |
| Lengthen and hand stitch |
£9.50 |
| Reduce/enlarge waist |
£7.00 |
| Replace and supply zip |
£7.50 |
| Taper width |
£10.50 |
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| Shirts |
| Shorten length |
£8.00 |
| Shorten sleeves |
£9.00 |
| Reduce width |
£9.00 |
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| Jackets & Coats |
| Shorten sleeves (lined) |
£10.00 |
| Shorten sleeves with vent and buttons |
£14.00 |
| Lengthen sleeves (lined) |
£14.00 |
| Take in/let out |
£15.00 |
| Replace zip |
£17.00 |
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| Dresses & Skirts |
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| Shorten and lengthen (hand sewn) |
£10.00 |
| Shorten or lengthen (machined) |
£8.00 |
| Shorten linings (machined) |
£10.00 |
| Take in/enlarge at side seams |
£10.00 |
| Raise at shoulders - sleeveless |
£8.00 |
| Raise at shoulders - sleeves |
£18.00 |
| Replace zip incl supply of new zip |
£10.00 |
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| Please note that alterations to formal and bridal wear incur a higher charge, often due to the complexity of the original construction methods. As a guide, add 20% to the above prices. A firm quote, together with an explanation of the work to be done, can be given before work commences. |
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You can call me on 01409 220276
or email me at fethers@northlew.net |
