Orange Seamstress

Services & Prices

Our most common services and prices, covering alterations, tailoring, repairs and more — from simple hems to bespoke wedding-dress work.

Quotes available in store or via email.

Prices may vary based on complexity.

If your alteration isn’t listed, contact us by email or visit the shop. We handle a wide range of fabric repairs and alterations. Chances are we can help.

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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+

Shirts, Tops & Jersey Tops

  • 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+

General Alterations & Repairs

Alterations and repairs for a wide range of fabric items not listed.

If your item is made from fabric, it can usually be assessed, altered, or repaired.

Estimates can be provided via email based on details or photos. Final quotes are confirmed after in-person inspection.

Jackets & Coats

  • Shorten sleeves £24–£38
  • Lengthen sleeves £24–£38
  • Take in seams £28+
  • Lift shoulders £68+
  • Shorten hem £38+
  • Full re-lining £120+

Skirts

  • Shorten from hem £18+
  • Take in waist or seams £24+
  • Shorten from waistband £28+

Repairs & Zip Replacements

  • Trousers or skirts 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

Leather Alterations & Repairs

Alterations and repairs for leather garments and items.

All work depends on material type and construction and must be assessed in person.

Prices provided after inspection or consultation.

Wedding, Formal & Evening Wear

All wedding, formal & evening dresses must be seen for an accurate estimate.

Gent's Kilts

  • Shorten kilt £50+
  • Take in / let out by buckles £28+
  • Take in / let out by pleats £75+

Cushion Covers

All cushion prices are subject to pre-inspection and may vary depending on size, style, and fabric.

Curtains & Blinds

Roman blinds must be seen for an accurate estimate.

Example price: Plain fabric with lining (90 cm width, 150 cm drop), £148 + kit.

  • Curtain shortening (up to 60″ wide), top adjustment £16+ per curtain
  • Curtain shortening (up to 60″ wide), bottom adjustment £24+ per curtain

Bespoke Curtains

All bespoke curtain work is made to order and requires consultation.

Prices are subject to fabric choice, measurements, lining, and top finish (e.g. tape, eyelets, pleats).

Estimates can be provided via email based on details or photos. Final quotes are confirmed after in-person inspection.