Clothing alterations
Trousers, jeans, dresses, skirts, coats and jackets — carefully fitted and altered for a better fit.
You are welcome to send a photo on WhatsApp for context. We will still need to see the garment in person to confirm what is possible and what it will cost.
Thoughtful alterations for everyday wear
From straightforward hems to more detailed adjustments, we alter everyday clothing to improve fit, comfort and wearability. Trousers, jeans, skirts, coats, jackets and dresses are assessed in person and adjusted with care.
Trousers · jeans · skirts · coats · jackets · dresses
What we alter
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Trousers & jeans
- Shortening and hemming
- Keeping the original hem on jeans
- Taking in, and letting out where the fabric allows
- Waistbands
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Dresses & skirts
- Hems
- Taking in, and letting out where the fabric allows
- Waistbands and straps
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Shirts
- Tapering for a closer fit
- Sleeves shortened by removing and refitting the cuffs, so the original finish is kept
- Restyling and redesign alterations to existing shirts
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Coats & jackets
- Shortening the coat or jacket
- Shortening sleeves
- Taking in and refitting
- Restyling and redesign alterations to existing coats
Resizing and small repairs to garments you already own are handled at the same appointment as any other alteration — the garment is tried on, assessed and pinned in person first. Invisible mending is sometimes possible, and Debella will tell you what can be achieved once she has seen the garment.
Buttons can also be changed to alter the look of a garment — for example, replacing plain buttons with gold-coloured ones.
How it works
Try the garment on at the studio, discuss the changes with Debella, and it will be pinned or marked while you are wearing it. You will be given a clear price and an expected completion date before any work begins.
Every garment is assessed in person so the alterations can be discussed and marked accurately — even a trouser hem is fitted on you. Fittings are by appointment so the diary can be managed carefully.
Practical information
- Working towards a date? If you need the garment for a particular date, we recommend booking at least one month in advance.
- Typical turnaround: around 1 week
What a customer said
“I cannot recommend Debella enough, she is so lovely and made sure that my dress was perfect. She has an incredible eye for detail and spotted a couple of things that I hadn’t noticed. Debella made sure the work was done quickly to a high standard. I will definitely be using her for all future dress alterations! Thank you so much!”
Book a fitting
Bring the garment to the studio and we will try it on, talk it through and pin it in place. You will have a clear price and a completion date before any work begins.
- Fittings and consultations are free and without obligation.