Ladies Alterations and Ladies Tailoring from Alterations Boutique
With over 40 years of expertise, Alterations Boutique has become London’s premier destination for garment alterations. Strategically located across the city, you’re never far from one of our branches.
Whether your favourite garments require restyling, resizing, remodelling, altering, or repairing, our highly qualified and experienced team is dedicated to ensuring a perfect fit. We are celebrated for our meticulous attention to detail, competitive pricing, and award-winning customer service.
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Some examples of the ladies alterations we perform:
- Dress alterations
- Wedding Dress Alterations
- Skirt alterations
- Bridal Alterations
- Bridesmaid Dress Alterations
- Coat relining
- Jacket relining
- Coat alterations
- Blouse alterations
- Trouser alterations
- Jeans alterations
- Ladies suit alterations
- Prom dress alterations
- Leather/Suede alterations and repairs
- Fur coat alterations and repairs
- Jumpsuit alterations
- Ball Gown alterations
- Zip replacement
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Why Choose Us for your alterations?
At Alterations Boutique, our commitment to excellence is at the core of everything we do. Our highly experienced and fully qualified seamstresses dedicate as much time as needed to ensure your garment achieves the perfect fit. We’re not satisfied until you are delighted with the results.
We have built an outstanding reputation for delivering impeccable quality in garment restyling, resizing, remodelling, altering, and repairing. What truly sets us apart is our ability to achieve a factory finish; meaning that any alterations we perform will be seamless, unnoticeable, and untraceable. From matching the original stitch pattern and thread colour to replicating every detail, we ensure your garment looks exactly as it should.
This commitment to precision makes us the number-one choice for garment alterations in London. We are highly regarded not only for the exceptional quality of our work but also for our award-winning customer service and fair, competitive pricing.
Ladies Alterations and Repairs
At Alterations Boutique, our highly experienced seamstresses are adept at handling a wide range of materials, from delicate silks and sequins to intricate lace, robust leather, and luxurious fur. Each type of fabric demands specialized alteration techniques, and our team is skilled in executing these with precision. Whether the task involves restyling, resizing, remodelling, or performing invisible repairs, we are dedicated to ensuring that every garment we touch meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Our commitment extends beyond simple alterations. We aim to help our customers look their absolute best, providing honest advice and expert guidance grounded in a deep understanding of garment design. This expertise is rooted in the qualifications of our team; all our seamstresses are trained dressmakers, endowed with an unparalleled knowledge of fashion and garment construction. This expertise allows us to not only adjust a garment to fit but to enhance it in ways that accentuate its best features and those of its wearer.
Dress Alterations
With over 40 years of experience in dress alterations, Alterations Boutique has the expertise to tailor your dress to perfection. Whether you need a simple hem shortening or major modifications on intricate fabrics with details and embellishments, you can trust us to deliver exceptional results. Our highly trained seamstresses ensure every garment, from luxury beaded gowns and sequined evening dresses for special occasions to simple work dresses that need adjustment, fits you perfectly.
Beyond basic alterations, we specialize in transforming your dress to reflect your unique personality and taste. Our extensive experience with delicate laces, luxury fabrics, and other challenging materials allows us to achieve flawless results. Each alteration is meticulously crafted to complement your figure and appear seamless.
Our passion for excellence and meticulous attention to detail set us apart, ensuring that every dress we alter not only fits beautifully but also enhances your overall presence, making you look and feel your best.
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Ladies Alterations Services:
Take in or Let out Dress sides
Narrow Dress shoulders
Shorten / Lengthen Dress
Shorten / Lengthen Dress Straps
Reshape Dress neckline
Replace Dress Zip
Restyle Dress
General Dress Repairs
Skirt Alterations
We possess extensive experience working with a variety of fabrics, from leather to delicate lace, sequins, beads, and other materials that pose challenges in alterations. Whether your skirt is too loose or tight around the waist or hips, we can adeptly adjust the size by altering the side seams or centre back seam.
During a fitting with our seamstress, we’ll tailor the skirt to ensure it perfectly fits your body shape. For those seeking a neater silhouette, we offer the option to taper (narrow) skirts, either fully or partially. For a subtle taper, we meticulously remove excess fabric from the inside seams to guarantee a seamless finish.
Additionally, we are skilled in shortening hems on any type of skirt, from single-layered to multi-layered, while carefully preserving the original design and craftsmanship. Trust us to enhance the fit and appearance of your skirt, ensuring it complements your figure flawlessly.
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Skirt Alterations Services:
Take in or Let out Skirt waist
Shorten / Lengthen Skirt
Replace Skirt Zip
General Skirt Repairs
Coat / Jacket Alterations
Our expert seamstresses specialize in coat and jacket alterations, ensuring a perfect fit. We adjust side seams or the rear centre seam to enhance the silhouette and offer shortening services for coat lengths and sleeves, precisely matching the original stitch pattern, thread colour, and details.
For sleeve shortening, we recommend adjusting from the crown (shoulder) to maintain cuff details and the garment’s proportions. Additional services include narrowing shoulders, adding pads, and resolving issues like a “square back neck” by re-stitching fabric for a seamless fit.
We also replace worn linings with a matching or custom colour and offer zip and button replacements, ensuring your coat or jacket is restored to perfection.
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Coat / Jacket Alterations Services:
Take in or Let out Coat/Jacket sides
Narrow Coat/Jacket shoulders
Shorten / Lengthen Coat/Jacket sleeves
Shorten / Lengthen Coat/Jacket
Adjust Coat / Jacket lapel shape
Reline Coat/Jacket
Replace Coat/Jacket zip
Replace Coat/Jacket buttons
General Coat/Jacket repairs
Trousers alterations
For trousers that don’t fit perfectly at the waist, we can skillfully adjust the size by altering the centre-back seam. During a fitting with one of our expert seamstresses, we’ll also evaluate the shape of the seat and, if necessary, raise or let down the fork to enhance the overall fit.
For a closer fit and a sharper silhouette, we offer tapering services for trousers, either fully or partially. For a subtle taper, we meticulously remove excess fabric from the inside leg seam. If a more dramatic alteration is needed, we can adjust both the inside and outside leg seams to significantly narrow the leg width.
We also excel in shortening trousers by hand, ensuring that the stitching remains invisible from the outside for a seamless and flawless finish. Trust us to refine your trousers with precision and care, ensuring they fit impeccably and enhance your overall appearance.
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Trousers Alterations Services:
Lower Trouser waistband
Take in or let out Trouser waist and seat
Take in or let out Trouser waist, seat and fork
Shorten/lengthen the Trouser with a plain hem
Shorten/lengthen Trouser with a turn-up
Add tape to the Trouser hems
Take in / let out Trouser seams
Install a front Trouser lining
Fully line Trouser
Replace Trouser zip
General Trouser repairs
Jeans Alterations
With over 40 years of experience, we are London’s leading experts in women’s jeans and denim alterations.
Even the best-fitting jeans can stretch or lose shape over time. Our skilled tailors and seamstresses can handle everything from hem shortening to advanced alterations, including changing the rise, lowering the waistband, or reshaping the cut.
We tailor jeans to suit your body type and style. For a contemporary fit, we can adjust length and tapering. To preserve the original hem, we reattach it for a natural, pre-worn finish.
From simple adjustments to intricate modifications, we ensure all stitching and thread colours are flawlessly matched, delivering jeans that fit perfectly and enhance your style.
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Jeans Alterations Services:
Lower Jeans waistband
Take in or let out the Jeans waist and seat
Take in or let out Jean's waist, seat and fork
Shorten/lengthen Jeans with the original hem
Take in / let out Jeans seams
Replace Jeans zip
Replace Jeans rivets
Replace Jeans buttons
General Jeans repairs
Blouse Alterations
If your blouse doesn’t fit perfectly, our expert alterations can help achieve the ideal look and feel. We can adjust the centre back seam or side seams to address blouses that are too loose or tight, and we can shorten or taper sleeves to match your preference.
To enhance the overall silhouette, we offer options like adding darts to narrow the waist, adjusting the hips, or subtly reshaping the chest area to eliminate excess fabric.
Specializing in delicate fabrics such as lace, sequins, and beads, our team ensures meticulous craftsmanship. Let us tailor your blouse to perfection, delivering a seamless and flattering fit.
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Blouse Alterations Services:
Take in or Let out Blouse sides
Narrow Blouse shoulders
Shorten / Lengthen Blouse sleeves
Shorten / Lengthen Blouse
General Blouse repairs
Leather Jacket Alterations and Repairs
If your leather jacket doesn’t fit as it should or has suffered a rip, our team has the expertise to alter or repair it properly. Leather alterations require professional handling, as mistakes can permanently damage the garment and are typically irreversible. However, a tear or rip doesn’t have to signify the end of your favourite leather piece.
Our skilled seamstresses are equipped to handle such challenges effectively. They have the capability to replace panels and employ specialized techniques that restore your leather jacket or coat to its original condition. We understand the nuances of working with leather and ensure that every repair or alteration is done with the utmost precision and care, preserving the integrity and aesthetic of your garment. Trust us to give your leather apparel a new lease on life, making it look as good as new.
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Leather Jacket Alterations Services:
Take in or Let out Leather Jacket sides
Narrow Leather Jacket shoulders
Shorten / Lengthen Leather Jacket sleeves
Shorten / Lengthen Leather Jacket
Repair Leather Tears
Replace Leather Jacket Zip
Narrow Leather Jacket sleeves
General Leather Jacket Repairs
Fur Coat Alterations and Fur Repairs
Let our skilled furrier transform your fur coat or jacket with expert fur alterations and restyling. Whether you want to remodel the sleeves, collar, or create a new piece like a gilet, hat, or scarf, our expertise ensures endless possibilities for your fur garment.
Altering and repairing fur requires specialized tools, techniques, and experienced craftsmanship. Our expert furrier uses specific needlesand threads designed to preserve the unique properties of fur.
With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality, we handle your precious fur garment with care, ensuring it is expertly transformed to meet your expectations. Trust us for flawless fur alterations and creative restyling.
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Fur Coat Alterations and Fur Repair Services:
Take in or Let out Fur Coat sides
Narrow Fur Coat shoulders
Shorten / Lengthen Fur Coat sleeves
Shorten / Lengthen Fur Coat
Adjust Fur Coat collar shape
Restyle Fur Coat
Repair Fur Coat tears
Replace Fur Coat hooks
General Fur Coat repairs
Reassurance
Alterations Boutique Limited, a VAT-registered company, ensures compliance with tax laws and offers professional service. With comprehensive insurance, your garments are protected while in our care. Unlike rogue businesses, we adhere to regulations, providing expert alterations with trust and peace of mind. Choose us for high-quality garment care and professionalism.
The Team
At Alterations Boutique, our team of professionally qualified Seamstresses and Tailors undergoes rigorous training to meet our high standards. We provide ongoing skill refinement to stay current with the latest techniques.
Dedicated to excellence, we deliver every alteration with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring exceptional quality tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Costs
We believe in offering our customers fair and reasonable prices, which is why we regularly research the market to ensure our rates remain competitive. While we understand the importance of knowing costs upfront, garments can vary significantly in terms of fabric, finishing, construction, and detailing. Therefore, we encourage customers to visit us for a free, accurate, and no-obligation quote. During your appointment, we will provide a detailed breakdown of costs so you have a clear understanding of what you are being charged for. We will also strive to work within your budget while delivering exceptional quality workmanship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions we receive about clothing alterations:
At your appointment, you will choose your collection date using our in-house system. We also offer same-day or next-day services if required. You will receive an automated text or email with your order number and fitting date. Once your item is ready for a fitting, our system will automatically notify you via text or email. Alternatively, you can track your order anytime using our online status checker . If your order is completed ahead of schedule, you’ll have the option to collect it sooner. Note that for wedding dress orders you have to come at the agreed fitting date.
You do not need to arrive at a specific time to collect your item. However, please ensure you have received an automated text message or email confirming your item is ready before visiting to try on your garments. If you have not received this message, please use the order status checker on our homepage and confirm that it says “Completed.” If it does not, kindly wait until it is marked as “Completed.” For any queries, you can call our customer service line at 0207 724 4147, operational from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday, or email us at
Yes, for £20, we can ship your item via DPD for next-day delivery, Monday to Friday. Once your item is ready, you’ll receive a text message from DPD with the delivery day and a one-hour time slot, so you’ll know exactly when to expect it. If you require same-day delivery, we can arrange shipping via Addison Lee within a 5-mile radius of our locations for £50.
In urgent cases, we offer a same-day or next-day service, ensuring your garment is altered and returned to you promptly. Simply inform us of your requirements during your visit, and we will ensure your garment is ready when you need it.
Unfortunately, we only offer tailoring services. We do not provide a cleaning service and are unable to recommend one.
We accept Apple Pay, most Debit cards and Credit cards.
You can use the Order Status checker When we create your order during your first visit, our computer system will send you an automated text/email confirming your order number and fitting or collection date. Once your item is ready for collection, our system will automatically send you a text/email to notify you that your order is ready. This means that if we finish the work ahead of schedule, you will have the option to collect your order sooner.
Absolutely - you can change the fitting date yourself online using the change appointment link or you can send us an email and we can do it for you.
If you want to change your order - you should contact as soon as possible by email or phone. Despite us agreeing on a collection date with you we may start the work immediately after the order is taken so changes are not always possible if we have already started the work.
Unfortunately, we do not permit the consumption of food and drink at the appointment due to the risk of spillage which can make contact with clothing.
We understand you have a busy life but we recommend you try on your garments when you collect so that we can be absolutely sure everything is correct. If you do not have the time you can return within 14 days and we will repeat the work for you free of charge. Note that we will only repeat the work agreed on your order form.
The customer is under an obligation to collect their garment(s) on the agreed collection date stated on their order form. If you want to change the collection date you can do so by using the change appointment link. Uncollected items may be disposed of after 90 days from the agreed collection date. Alterations Boutique Ltd, in such an event, will take reasonable steps to contact the customer using the contact details provided at the time the order was placed. If we are unable to contact the customer, we will not be held liable for any loss the customer may suffer.
Yes - you can send a courier or friend to collect your order. They should provide your order number, name and telephone number or we will be unable to release the order to them. Please note we recommend you collect the order yourself so you can check the order has been carried out correctly in accordance with your instructions. If you cannot you may return the items to re-altered or repaired within 14 days from the time of collection.
If you’re unable to visit one of our locations in person, we offer a convenient mail-in option for repairs only. Please note, we are unable to offer an alterations service by post, as our trained tailors need to take accurate measurements. To get started, simply follow these steps: 1. Send Your Item: Mail your garment(s) to us using a tracked service to: Alterations Boutique, 14 New Quebec Street, London W1H 7RS. Please ensure you include a covering letter with your contact details and a clear description of the repairs you’d like us to carry out. 2. Payment and Quote: After we assess your garment, we’ll contact you with a quote for the repair work. Once you’ve agreed to the price, we’ll proceed with the repairs. 3. Return Shipping: Once the repairs are completed, we’ll send the garment back to you. Shipping costs apply, and we offer both standard and express delivery options. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to assisting you!