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Ladies Alterations and Ladies Tailoring from Alterations Boutique
With over 40 years of experience, Alterations Boutique has established itself as London’s foremost expert in garment alterations. Whether your favourite clothes need restyling, resizing, remodeling, altering, or repairing, our highly skilled and experienced team will work tirelessly to ensure they fit you perfectly.
Located conveniently across London, we ensure there’s always a branch near you. We are renowned for our meticulous attention to detail, competitive pricing, and award-winning customer service.
Our esteemed clientele includes leading British designer Jenny Packham, who exclusively entrusts us with her intricate evening wear and wedding dresses—a testament to the exceptional quality and craftsmanship we deliver.
Below are just some examples of the work we perform:
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Why Choose Us?
At Alterations Boutique, we are committed to excellence. Our highly experienced and fully qualified seamstresses dedicate as much time as necessary to ensure your garment achieves the perfect fit. We are not satisfied until you are completely happy with the results.
We have earned an outstanding reputation for delivering impeccable alterations, whether it involves restyling, resizing, remodelling, altering, or repairing garments. What truly sets us apart is our ability to achieve a flawless factory finish. This means any alterations we perform are seamless, unnoticeable, and untraceable, with the original stitch pattern, thread color, and every detail matched perfectly.
This attention to precision makes us London’s number-one choice for garment alterations. Our reputation is built on the exceptional quality of our work, our award-winning customer service, and the fair, reasonable prices we offer.
Ladies Alterations and Repairs
At Alterations Boutique, we understand that each fabric requires specialized skills and meticulous handling, particularly when dealing with delicate materials like silk, sequins, intricate lace, leather, and fur. Our highly skilled seamstresses excel in all types of garment adjustments, including restyling, resizing, remodeling, and performing invisible repairs, ensuring that each piece fits perfectly while retaining its original charm and detail.
Our team is dedicated to helping you look your best. We offer honest, expert advice and leverage our deep understanding of fashion and garment construction to deliver outstanding results. Each of our seamstresses is a qualified dressmaker, fully equipped with the knowledge and skills to work with complex designs and structures. Trust us to preserve the integrity and beauty of your garments while tailoring them to fit you flawlessly.
Dress Alterations
With over 40 years of dress alteration expertise, Alterations Boutique is the trusted choice for perfecting your wardrobe. Our highly skilled seamstresses are adept at handling any alteration challenge, from simple hem shortening to extensive modifications on even the most intricate fabrics and embellishments. Whether it’s a luxury beaded gown, a sequined evening dress for a grand event, or a straightforward work dress requiring adjustments, we ensure each garment fits you flawlessly.
Beyond basic alterations, we excel in transforming dresses to reflect your personal style and taste. Our team has extensive experience working with delicate laces and luxury fabrics that are typically challenging to alter. We focus meticulously on every detail to ensure the finished garment not only fits perfectly but looks like it was made just for you, with no signs of alteration. At Alterations Boutique, our passion for excellence and unmatched attention to detail set us apart, making every alteration an art form.
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Take in or Let out Dress sides
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Narrow Dress shoulders
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Shorten / Lengthen Dress
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Shorten / Lengthen Dress Straps
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Reshape Dress neckline
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Replace Dress Zip
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Restyle Dress
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General Dress Repairs
Skirt Alterations
We possess extensive experience in handling a wide array of fabrics, from leather to delicate lace, sequin, beads, and other challenging materials. For skirts that don’t fit quite right—whether they’re too loose or too tight around the waist or hips—we expertly adjust the side seams or the centre back seam to increase or reduce size effectively. During a fitting with our skilled seamstress, we tailor each skirt to ensure it complements your body shape perfectly.
For those seeking a neater silhouette, we offer tapering services that can fully or partly narrow your skirt. For a subtle taper, we meticulously remove excess fabric from the inside seams. Additionally, we are adept at shortening hems on skirts with single or multiple layers, carefully maintaining the original design and integrity of the garment.
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Take in or Let out Skirt waist
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Shorten / Lengthen Skirt
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Replace Skirt Zip
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General Skirt Repairs
Coat/Jacket Alterations
Our highly trained seamstresses possess the expert skills needed to tailor your coat or jacket for the perfect fit. To enhance the fit, we can precisely take in the side seams or rear centre seam, creating a more flattering silhouette. We also specialize in shortening the length of your coat or sleeves while perfectly matching the original stitch pattern, thread colour, and any details.
When it comes to shortening sleeves, we offer two options: shortening from the crown (shoulder) or from the sleeve end. With over 40 years of experience, we recommend shortening from the crown as the most effective method to maintain the integrity of the design, ensuring that cuff details or ‘shams’ are not disturbed and that the proportions remain original.
Additionally, we can narrow or ‘chip’ the shoulders of your coat for a neater fit, add shoulder pads to define the silhouette or correct a dropped shoulder, and remove any excess fabric across the back neck area or ‘Square back neck’ by adjusting the back neck and shoulder seam for a smoother fit.
If your coat’s lining shows wear, we can replace the lining with a closely resembling colour or a new colour of your choice, adding more pockets or details as requested. Basic alterations like zip or button replacements are also services we are pleased to offer. Trust us to deliver meticulous alterations that preserve and enhance the style and functionality of your garment.
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Take in or Let out Coat/Jacket sides
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Narrow Coat/Jacket shoulders
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Shorten / Lengthen Coat/Jacket sleeves
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Shorten / Lengthen Coat/Jacket
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Adjust Coat/Jacket lapel shape
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Reline Coat/Jacket
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Replace Coat/Jacket zip
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Replace Coat/Jacket buttons
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General Coat/Jacket repairs
Trousers alterations
For trousers that don’t fit just right—whether they’re too loose or tight around the waist—our skilled seamstresses can quickly and precisely adjust the centre back seam to either increase or reduce the size. During a fitting, we can further tailor the fit by shaping the seat and adjusting the fork, raising or lowering it as necessary to ensure optimal comfort and appearance.
For those seeking a tighter, more streamlined look, we offer tapering services. This can be done subtly by removing excess fabric from the inside leg seam, or more dramatically by narrowing the entire leg through adjustments on both the inside and outside leg seams.
We also specialize in shortening trousers. This process is meticulously done by hand to ensure the stitching remains invisible from the outside, preserving the original look and integrity of the garment. Whether you need a minor adjustment or a significant alteration, trust us to deliver tailor-made perfection that enhances both fit and style.
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Lower Trouser waistband
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Take in or let out Trouser waist and seat
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Take in or let out Trouser waist, seat and fork
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Shorten / lengthen Trouser with a plain hem
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Shorten / lengthen Trouser with a turn up
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Add tape to the Trouser hems
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Take in / let out Trouser seams
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Install a front Trouser lining
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Fully line Trouser
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Replace Trouser zip
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General Trouser repairs
Jeans Alterations
When shortening jeans, we are able to retain a pre-worn finish by cutting away the original hem and reinstating it at the required length. When tapering (narrowing) jeans, we pay close attention that the original stitching and thread colour is matched perfectly.
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Lower Jeans waistband
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Take in or let out Jeans waist and seat
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Take in or let out Jeans waist, seat and fork
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Shorten / lengthen Jeans with original hem
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Take in / let out Jeans seams
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Replace Jeans zip
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Replace Jeans rivets
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Replace Jeans buttons
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General Jeans repairs
Blouse Alterations
If the general fit of your blouse isn’t quite right, our alterations can seamlessly adjust its shape and size. Whether your blouse feels too loose or tight, we can efficiently modify it by altering the centre back seam or side seams. Sleeves can be both shortened and tapered to enhance fit and style. Additionally, we can insert darts to narrow the waist, fine-tune the hips, and slightly adjust the chest area, effectively removing any excess fabric that detracts from a flattering silhouette.
Our skilled team has extensive experience with all types of fabrics, from delicate lace to intricate sequins and beads, which are notoriously challenging to alter. We ensure meticulous attention to detail throughout the alteration process to achieve a result that not only fits perfectly but also looks as if it were made for you, enhancing your figure without any visible signs of modification. Trust us to deliver alterations that transform your blouse into a piece that feels custom-tailored, perfectly contouring to your body.
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Take in or Let out Blouse sides
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Narrow Blouse shoulders
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Shorten / Lengthen Blouse sleeves
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Shorten / Lengthen Blouse
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General Blouse repairs
Leather Jacket Alterations and Repairs
If your leather jacket isn’t fitting correctly or has suffered a tear, our skilled team is equipped to perform the necessary alterations or repairs. Working with leather requires a high level of expertise, as incorrect alterations can permanently damage this durable yet delicate material. At our boutique, we understand the precision required for leather work.
Our experienced seamstresses are proficient in various specialized techniques, including panel replacement, which allows us to meticulously restore your leather jacket or coat. Whether it’s resizing to improve fit or repairing damage, we ensure that every alteration preserves the garment’s original aesthetics and integrity.
A rip or tear doesn’t have to signal the end for your cherished leather piece. Trust our professionals to extend the life of your jacket or coat, returning it to you looking as good as new.
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Take in or Let out Leather Jacket sides
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Narrow Leather Jacket shoulders
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Shorten / Lengthen Leather Jacket sleeves
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Shorten / Lengthen Leather Jacket
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Repair Leather Tears
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Replace Leather Jacket Zip
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Narrow Leather Jacket sleeves
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General Leather Jacket Repairs
Fur Coat Alterations and Fur Repairs
Let our skilled furrier breathe new life into your old fur coat or jacket by restyling it for a more contemporary look. Whether it’s remodeling the sleeves or collar, or transforming it into a completely new fur item like a fur gilet, a hat, or a scarf, our team has the creativity and expertise to reimagine your garment in ways you never thought possible.
Performing alterations and repairs on fur garments requires the precision of a seasoned furrier equipped with the right tools and training. Alterations must be executed using specialized equipment, including specific needles and thread types that are suited to the unique properties of fur. Given the complexity of even the simplest remodeling job, it’s crucial to entrust your valuable fur pieces to professionals like our experienced furrier. Trust us to handle your fur garments with the utmost care and expert craftsmanship.
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Take in or Let out Fur Coat sides
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Narrow Fur Coat shoulders
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Shorten / Lengthen Fur Coat sleeves
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Shorten / Lengthen Fur Coat
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Adjust Fur Coat collar shape
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Restyle Fur Coat
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Repair Fur Coat tears
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Replace Fur Coat hooks
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General Fur Coat repairs
Reassurance
At Alterations Boutique, all members of our team are qualified Dressmakers or Tailors, possessing a solid foundation in their craft. Despite their existing qualifications, each team member must complete a rigorous training program specific to our boutique to ensure that their work meets our high standards. This training isn’t a one-time event; we provide ongoing, regular training sessions to help our team continue to refine and master their skills. This commitment to excellence ensures that every alteration or repair we perform is executed with unmatched precision and care.
Costs
We believe in offering our customers fair and reasonable prices, which is why we conduct regular research 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. For this reason, 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 the charges. We will do our best to work within your budget while maintaining our commitment to delivering outstanding quality workmanship.
Our Fair and Reasonable Price Policy ensures that our customers receive exceptional service and superior craftsmanship without paying premium prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions we receive about clothing alterations:
How long will it take?
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.
What happens if I need the garment urgently?
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.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Apple Pay most Debit Cards and Credit cards including American Express.
How will I know my item is ready?
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.
Can I change the fitting date?
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.
I want to change my order, what should I do?
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.
Can I Eat food or drink at my appointment?
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.
Do I have to try on my garments when I collect them?
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.
What should I do if I cannot collect my items?
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.
Can someone else collect the items on my behalf?
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.
Do I have to book an appointment or can I just walk in?
Unless you have a wedding dress you can visit without an appointment however in that case you may have to wait to be seen. To ensure you are seen promptly we recommend you make an appointment. You can make appointments 15 minutes before you need to visit and if you miss your appointment we wlll still see you.
