Services & Prices
An honest price
for careful work.
Our most common services, from a simple hem to bespoke wedding-dress work. Prices start from the figures shown and may vary with complexity. The final quote is always confirmed in person.
Quotes are available in store or by email. Prices may vary based on complexity and fabric.
If your alteration isn’t listed, just ask. We handle a wide range of fabric repairs and alterations, and chances are we can help.
Trousers & Jeans
- Plain hem shortening£14+
- Shorten (taped or lined)£18+
- Shorten jeans (top stitch)£14+
- Shorten jeans (original finish)£20–£24
- Lengthen (false hem)£18+
- Shorten with invisible finish£14+
- Full leg taper (including waist)£38+
- Half leg taper£16–£24
- Waist adjustment (in or out)£20+
- Close pockets£8–£24
- Crotch repair (per patch)£10
- New pocket£24+
- Half pocket repair£10+
- Replace stud button£8
Dresses
- Shorten (no lining)£16–£30
- Shorten (with lining)£34+
- Take in sides or seams£20+
- Lift straps (lined)£16+
- Lift shoulders with sleeves£28+
Skirts
- Shorten from hem£18+
- Take in waist or seams£24+
- Shorten from waistband£28+
Shirts, Tops & Jersey
- Shorten sleeves from cuffs£24+
- Take in sides or seams£24+
- Add darts£16
- Shorten hem (plain)£14+
- Collar or cuff alterations£14+
- Take in seams£18+
- Shorten hem (double seam)£14+
- Elbow patches (including patch)£36
Suits
- Sleeve shortening£38+
- Narrow sleeves£48+
- Take in seams£48+
- Lift shoulders£70+
- Shorten hem£45+
Jackets & Coats
- Shorten sleeves£24–£38
- Lengthen sleeves£24–£38
- Take in seams£28+
- Lift shoulders£68+
- Shorten hem£38+
- Full re-lining£120+
Repairs & Zip Replacements
- Trousers or skirt zip replacement£20 + zip
- Dress zip replacement (no lining)£24 + zip
- Dress zip replacement (lined)£28 + zip
- Jacket or coat zip replacement£48+ + zip
- Leather jacket zip replacement£68+ + zip
Gent’s Kilts
- Shorten kilt£50+
- Take in / let out by buckles£28+
- Take in / let out by pleats£75+
Wedding, Formal & Evening
All wedding, formal and evening dresses are seen in person for an accurate estimate. This is detailed, careful work, and we take the time to get it exactly right.
Beadwork, lace, multiple layers and structured bodices all welcome.
Leather Alterations & Repairs
Alterations and repairs for leather jackets, bags and other leather items. All work depends on the material type and construction, and must be assessed in person.
Prices are provided after inspection or consultation.
Curtains & Blinds
- Curtain shortening (up to 60″ wide), top adjustment£16+ ea.
- Curtain shortening (up to 60″ wide), bottom adjustment£24+ ea.
Roman blinds must be seen for an accurate estimate.
Example: plain fabric with lining (90 cm width, 150 cm drop), £148 + kit.
Bespoke Curtains
All bespoke curtain work is made to order and requires consultation. Prices depend on fabric choice, measurements, lining and top finish (tape, eyelets or pleats). Estimates by email from details or photos; final quotes confirmed after in-person inspection.
Cushion Covers
All cushion prices are subject to pre-inspection and may vary depending on size, style and fabric.
General Alterations & Other
We work on a wide range of fabric items not listed here. If your item is made from fabric, it can usually be assessed, altered or repaired.
Estimates can be provided by email based on details or photos. Final quotes are confirmed after in-person inspection.
Not Sure?
Tell us what you have in mind.
Email us a few details and photos for an estimate, or simply bring it into the shop on Raeburn Place.