Alterations
We love second chances
Choosing to repair your clothes means less fabric in landfill and employment for our seamstresses. Our Alterations lab employs and is a training ground for our students, overseen by professional mentors. We repair old friends or alter new ones the way you want them.
Process
Consultation
Drop by our alterations lab and talk to a seamstress.
Grade
All jobs are categorised based on complexity and assigned to one of our in-house seamstresses.
Lab
Some repairs are worked on by Industry Mentors, while our students in training get to observe and learn the process.
Ready for pickup!
We will send you a text message to come collect your mended items.
Service Menu
Our prices have been calculated based on the time that it takes to complete a job, and the Australian Award rate for Textile Workers.
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Below is a guide. The final price will be determined by the complexity of the job.
Pants & Jeans starting from
Take Up Hem $30
Replace Fly Zip $40
Waistband Adjustments $40
Replace Elastic Waistband $25
Tailor Inner and Outer Seams $35
Jackets & Coats
Take Up Cuffs $50
Take Up Hem $50
Full Lining Replacement $180
Zip Replacement $40
Dresses & Skirts
Take Up Hem starts at $30-$50
Shorten Straps $20
Replace Zip $40
Waistband Adjustments $40
Replace Elastic Waistband $25
Tailor Inner and Outer Seams $35
Repairs
Darn Holes (Knits) $15
Patch Holes (wovens) $20
Reinforce/Replace Buttons $3 per button
Repair Blind Hem $20
Shirts & Tops
Shorten Sleeve with Cuffs $35
Shorten Sleeve without Cuffs $25
Take Up Hem $30
Adjust Sleeve Head $30
Business Shirt Collar Flip $30
Tailor Inner and Outer Seams $30
Curtains & leather goods
Unfortunately we don't have the right equipment for curtain, leather bag or shoe repairs,
Don't see what you're looking for?
Give us a call or pop in to have a chat about your alteration
Our seamstresses are skilled in everything from everyday repairs to custom alterations (03) 9354 2193
Visit our Studio
Consultations and repairs happen on-site at our Coburg studio 4 days a week
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Location
1/377 Sydney Rd, Coburg 3058
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday to Tuesday:
9am – 5pm
9am – 3pm
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