Alteration Services
Alter It offers a broad range of clothing alteration and tailoring services. From fast turn around 30 minute trouser hems to complex alterations, remodelling of vintage clothes, to bridal wear and men’s suits, no job is too big or too small for us.
We understand women’s and men’s clothing and our professional tailors and dressmakers will ensure you get the perfect fit. To find out more about our services click on the relevant link below (and remember we specialise in sew many minor miracles)
Need a face mask in a hurry?
We can make you a custom reusable face mask.
Some of our stores even have a stock of hand made masks ready for purchase from $15.
Need something to be shortened, and fast? From shirt cuffs to pant hems, shorts, skirts, dresses, blazers, jackets and more.
Most pant hems will be shortened within ½ hour. Shorten your...Do you have a zip that needs repairing? Or a cushion, bag or garment in need of a zip?
Think outside the square and let our staff ‘zip it, zip it real good!’
We will sew in zips and replace...A tailored pair of trousers can transform a suit. Come in and have a fitting with one of our expert tailors to ensure you look sharp.
For that perfect tailored look we taper pants, jeans...Mend it – don’t toss it. Bring us your well-worn or damaged clothes and consult with our talented staff.
Got a favourite item of clothing that you want to wear forever and defy the natural...Recycle your garments. Recently purchased or much-loved, let our staff remodel your item of clothing and breathe new life into your garment. Get inspired!
Remodel and restyle your old...Have you done some online shopping, but the garment arrived and is too big? Resizing your clothes can be a cost-effective and sustainable way to make the most of your wardrobe.
Lost...Are you height-advantaged and need to lengthen your clothes?
Do you love to wear high-heels and want to add a few more inches to your pants?
If you need a garment lengthened, our professional...Desperate to wear your new jeans but they are too long? Skirt hem coming undone?
We can help!
Most regular pants and jean hems can be shortened within 30 minutes on request We can...Our specialist dressmaking stores can make an original garment for you.
Our specialist dressmaking stores are located at Camberwell, Hampton, Hawthorn, Malvern, Richmond, South Melbourne, South...
Have you purchased a new gown online or will you be wearing a loved-one’s beautiful dress?
Our specialist dressmaking stores can help:
We understand the importance of this occasion and know...Bridesmaid gowns or groomsmen suits need some altering?
We understand the importance of the perfect fit for each individual.
Every bridesmaid has a different body shape. We will alter...Want to dazzle your friends with a one-of-a-kind look for a fancy dress party?
Need a costume for a play or performance?
Talk to our talented dressmakers at our dressmaking stores (located at...
Before you toss out or give up on a much loved item of clothing bring it in to show our talented staff and ask them "can it be saved?" You may be pleasantly surprised... here at Alter It we...
Pinning a garment correctly ensures a perfect fit. At Alter It, we are always told that we have great pins!
Let us fit and pin the garment on you to ensure the correct fit. Pinning a...Purchasing clothes online? Enquire about our unique measuring service to obtain your perfect measurements.
We understand why more and more clothing is being purchased online. The internet...Need a shirt button shifted? Lost a jean stud and need it replaced? We can help.
A button has fallen off your garment and needs replacing? Come in and we can help. Lost weight or put...Leather and suede are always in style. Leather work requires specialist skills.
To remodel, repair or alter your leather pieces, come see us at Alter It.
All our stores offer alterations to...Think outside the square: altering pockets can vastly improve the overall fit and functionality of clothes.
If you've found a hole in your pocket, we can repair it or replace the pocket. If...We all make internet purchases that don’t fit quite right ... don’t bother with costly and time-consuming returns – come to Alter It and we will transform your garment.
If you have...Want a tie made for a special occasion? Want to to match your partner's outfit with an accessorised tie or even a bow tie?
For a custom tie, bring your fabric to one of our stores that offer custom...
Sourced some beautiful fabric? Or want to re-purpose some much-loved fabric?
Alter It can turn your fabric into fabulous custom cushion covers.
Need your curtains resized? Transform your living room with new curtains from Alter It.
Need your curtains re-sized? We can help Want simple curtains made? Contact your nearest...Doonas, quilts, covers, even tablecloths and tea-towels... do you have bedding or manchester to be re-sized? Or do you want to create a unique gift?
We can re-size your existing quilt covers...
For a professional fit and to make your employees stand out in their uniforms, come to one of our stores.
Does your Company wear uniforms and need to have employees properly fitted and their...Don't let a wardrobe malfunction get the better of you. Bring us your torn jeans, pants or other garments and discuss the best ways to patch your clothes.
Bring your torn jeans, pants or...Let lost property be a thing of the past – we can label your school uniforms, gym wear, camp clothes and travelling gear.
Bring in the labels and we will sew them on all your...
Want to sport a new number for your team? Affix your child's favourite player’s number on their footy jumper? At Alter It, we know our digits!
Want your favourite player's number on...Think creatively and have your promotional material made at Alter It.
Want something special and tailor made to give to your customers? Talk to us and you may be surprised at what is possible. We...Need your dress altered?
Whether you’ve bought something online or instore that is too big or doesn’t sit right, or are resizing or refreshing something already in your wardrobe - our skilled...
A tailored suit can boost your confidence and make you look sharp.
We are happy to help all different body shapes find that perfect tailored suit look and meet individual requirements. Let us fit...
We can tailor and alter your jackets.
The Alter It stores at Box Hill, Camberwell, Chirnside Park, Eastland, Eltham, Epping, Hampton, Hawthorn, Richmond, Malvern, Melbourne Central, Northland, South Melbourne, South Yarra, St Kilda and...
