Subject to the eye of envy from many is the well-dressed lady.  What’s the secret? Tailoring! Even the most luxurious expensive clothing can be spoilt by ill-fitted shoulders or a sagging waistline.

High quality real fur can last a lifetime given the right treatment, but sometimes styles age and they can end up in the back of the cupboard. If you have a precious fur coat which you’re looking to prolong the lifespan of we can help you alter it into a more modern fit. Our team of experts have vast experience performing Fur Coat Alterations to manage unsightly tears, splits and general wear / tear.

A prom dress is something to cherish, to keep and maybe re-wear or pass down to the next generation one day. A perfect prom dress matches your body type, compliments your figure and looks as though it was created just for you. Unfortunately, this is not always the case 10 years later as our bodies change, so must a prom dress. Breathe new life into a prom dress using our Prom Dress Alterations service.

Correct fitting clothing really does make all the difference for a causal or even a formal occasion such as a ball. Ball gowns are an item which particularly rely upon fit to uphold the look. It might be worth speaking with one of our expert alteration designers to see what they can do for you with our Ball Gown Alterations service.

Last but not least the skirt, one item which is a popular choice for alterations. The amount of alterations that can be made to a skirt are boundless. Add a waistband to an oversized skirt to prolong the fit, add pockets for functionality, adhere accessories to enhance the look and more. Discuss the options available to you with one of our master seamstress via our Skirt Alterations service

From Ladies Alterations

If there’s one thing that’s worth splashing out on, it’s a spectacular outfit for a truly special occasion. From weddings and graduations to gala dinners, anniversary parties and awards events, there’s nothing like getting dressed up to the nines and going out on the town. As any good quality formal outfit will put a dent in your finances, it’s important to get as much use out of your new gown, suit or jacket as possible. This means you’ll not only need to look after it carefully over the years, but also that you’ll need to make sure it fits you perfectly now by investing in relevant ball gown alterations.

By asking a skilled and experienced tailor to take in your dress sleeves, let out your waist or carry out a few simple skirt alterations, you can transform the look of your evening gown and create a garment that will be suitable for a variety of occasions. You can even alter your skirt, dress or jacket to make your look less formal, giving you a high quality outfit that you can wear to work, events and other semi-formal functions. Whatever nips and tucks your formal wear needs, making the changes early on in your outfit ownership will help you to get the most out of your new look.

Alternatively, if you have a semi-formal look that you’d like to transform into an outfit that’s fit for the most exclusive events, you can have your tailor work their magic with a few blouse alterations and give your formal wear a brand new lease of life. Likewise, if you have some good quality items of eveningwear that have seen better days. An experience tailor will be able to bring them back to life with a little TLC, adding valuable variations to your wardrobe and giving you a formal look to be proud of.

Another popular trend that we’re seeing more and more is women investing in prom dress alterations both before and after their graduations in order to allow them to re-wear their gowns at future occasions. Women will change the look of a shop bought dress before their prom and then alter it again afterwards, transforming the look of the outfit and allowing them to wear their high quality piece of couture to a range of formal events. This is especially worthwhile if the outfit is made from good quality materials as the resulting formal look will be more durable and easier to achieve.