Mens Alterations

Suit Alterations

With over 40 years of experience in suit alterations, Alterations Boutique Ltd has the expertise to alter your suit to perfection. As well as altering suits that don’t fit you, we can restyle them to give them a more contemporary appearance. If you have a suit that hangs off you rather than complements your frame, let our Master Tailors re-cut your suit.

The quality of work we provide is unlike any other. We pay close attention to every detail to ensure that the end result is a suit that has been tailor-made for you. We ensure that every detail from the original suit is retained—from the stitch patterns to the colour of the thread. The result is a perfectly fitting suit without any hint that the suit has been altered. This meticulous attention to detail is what makes us unique.

Suit Alterations Services:

• Take in or Let out Suit jacket sides

• Narrow Suit shoulders

• Shorten / Lengthen Suit sleeves

• Shorten / Lengthen Suit jacket

• Adjust Suit lapel shape

• Taper Suit trousers (Make them more narrow)

• Take in or Let out Suit trouser waist

• Shorten or Lengthen Suit trouser

• Reline Suit Jacket

Trouser Alterations

For trousers that are loose or tight at the waist, we can quickly and effectively reduce or increase the size by adjusting the centre back seam. After a fitting with our Master Tailor, we can also determine the perfect shape of the seat and raise or let down the fork when necessary.

For a closer fit and neater silhouette, we taper (narrow) trousers either fully or partly. For a subtle taper, we remove excess fabric from the inside leg seam. For a more drastic change, we can reduce the leg width by removing fabric from both the inside and outside leg seams.

We shorten trousers by hand so that the stitching is invisible from the outside. Additionally, we can replace belt loops with more traditional side adjusters, using excess fabric from the hem of the trousers for a seamless and polished finish.

Trouser 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 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

• Add Trouser brace buttons

• Add Trouser belt loops

• Add Trouser Side Adjuster

Jeans Alterations

With over 40 years of experience, we are proud to be London’s leading experts in jeans and denim alterations.

With convenient locations across London, you can easily find a branch near you. Over time, even the best-fitting jeans and denim garments can stretch or lose their shape. Fortunately, our highly skilled and experienced tailors and seamstresses can address these issues with ease. Whether you need a simple hem shortening or more advanced alterations—such as changing the rise, lowering the waistband, taking in or letting out the waist, or completely reshaping the cut of your jeans—we have you covered.

We understand the importance of achieving the perfect fit, tailored to suit your body type and style. If you’re looking for a contemporary fit, we can help you find the ideal length and shape for your jeans. For those who want to preserve the original hem while shortening their jeans, we can expertly cut away the excess length and reattach the original hem, maintaining a natural, pre-worn finish.

From simple adjustments to detailed alterations like tapering or reshaping, we pay meticulous attention to ensure that the original stitching and thread colour are perfectly matched. These are just a few examples of the high-quality jeans and denim alterations we can perform to help you achieve the perfect fit and style.

Jeans Alterations Services:

• Lower Jeans waistband

• Take in or let out Jeans waist and seat

• Take in or let out Jeans waist, seat and fork

• Shorten / lengthen Jeans original hem

• Take in / let out Jeans seams

• Replace Jeans zip

• Replace Jeans rivets

• Replace Jeans buttons

Coat / Jacket Alterations

Our Master Tailors have the expertise to alter your coat or jacket to achieve the perfect fit. To improve the fit of your coat or jacket, we can take in the side seams or rear centre seam for a flattering silhouette. We can also shorten the length of your coat or sleeves, ensuring the original stitch pattern, thread colour, and any detailing are perfectly matched.

When shortening the sleeves of a coat, 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 way of achieving a flawless result. Working from the shoulder ensures that the cuff details or ‘shams’ are not disturbed, preserving the original design and proportions of the coat or jacket.

We can also narrow or ‘chip’ the shoulders of a jacket or coat for a neater fit, or add pads to define the silhouette or correct a dropped shoulder. If there’s a ripple of excess fabric across the back neck area, or a ‘square back neck’, we can remove it by opening the back neck and shoulder seam, lifting the excess fabric, and re-stitching it to restore a more complementary fit on the body.

If your jacket or coat has a worn lining, we can replace it with a closely resembling colour or a colour of your choice, adding more pockets or details at your request. Zip replacements and button changes are, of course, basic alterations we are happy to perform.

Coat 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

Shirt Alterations

If you’re not satisfied with the general fit of your shirt, there are a number of possible shirt alterations to improve it. Shirt sleeves can easily be shortened by removing the cuff, cutting down the sleeve, and reattaching it. This can even be done from the shoulder if you want to maintain the length of the placket. Additionally, sleeves with double cuffs can also be lengthened slightly, as there is typically at least half an inch of inlay, which can provide that crucial exposure of cuff at the end of a jacket’s sleeve.

Darts can be added to the body of the shirt to narrow it at the waist. Depending on the run of the fabric, this alteration can also adjust the hips and a bit of the chest, removing any excess fabric that may be unflattering or uncomfortable, giving your shirt a more tailored, streamlined appearance.

Shirt Alterations Services:

• Add rear Seams for a fitted 'V' Shape

• Narrow Shirt shoulders

• Shorten / Lengthen Shirt sleeves

• Shorten / Lengthen Shirt

Leather Alterations and Repairs

If your leather jacket doesn’t fit properly or has been damaged, we have the expertise to alter or repair it with precision and care. Leather is a unique material that requires professional handling, as improperly performed alterations can ruin the garment and are often irreversible.

A tear or rip doesn’t have to mean the end of your leather jacket or coat. Our skilled tailors can replace panels and use specialized techniques to restore your leather garment to its original condition, ensuring it looks as good as new. Trust us to handle your leather jacket with the care and craftsmanship it deserves.

Leather Alterations and Repair Services:

• Take in or Let out the sides

• Narrow shoulders

• Shorten / Lengthen sleeves

• Shorten / Lengthen jacket

• Adjust lapel shape

• Reline jacket / coat

• Replace Zips

• Replace Buttons

Tuxedo Alterations / Dinner Suit Alterations

A well-fitting Tuxedo or Dinner Suit will always outshine an ill-fitting one, no matter how luxurious the fabric. With over 40 years of experience in Tuxedo Alterations and Dinner Suit Alterations, Alterations Boutique Ltd has the expertise to transform your Dinner Suit to perfection.

Beyond adjustments for fit, we can also re-style Dinner Suits to give them a more modern and contemporary appearance. If your Dinner Suit hangs loosely instead of complementing your frame, our Master Tailors can re-cut it to achieve a refined fit and enhance its overall elegance.

What truly sets us apart is our meticulous attention to detail. We ensure that every alteration preserves the suit’s original design, from perfectly matching the stitch patterns to maintaining the exact thread color. The result is a flawlessly fitting Dinner Suit with no indication it has been altered—making it appear as if it were custom-made for you. This precision and dedication to excellence are what make us stand out as the trusted choice for Dinner Suit alterations.

Tuxedo Alterations / Dinner Suit Alterations Services:

• Take in or Let out the sides

• Narrow shoulders

• Shorten / Lengthen sleeves

• Shorten / Lengthen jacket

• Adjust lapel shape

• Taper Trousers (Make them more narrow)

• Take in or Let out the trouser waist

• Shorten or Lengthen trouser

• Replace lining

• Replace Buttons

• Replace Satin on Lapels

Morning Suit Alterations

When it comes to wearing a Morning Suit, fit is paramount; even the most exquisitely made garment can lose its appeal if it doesn’t fit perfectly. For over forty years, we have been committed to delivering the perfect fit to every customer. During your fitting, our master tailors take into account the uniqueness of each body type, using their expertise to achieve the best possible fit and style for every individual.

Our dedication to quality and detail ensures that whether your Morning Suit requires minor adjustments or extensive alterations, the results will be neat, precise, and professional. We focus on key aspects such as the suit’s structure, balance, and overall appearance to guarantee a beautifully tailored Morning Suit after just a few alterations. It is this meticulous approach that sets us apart and makes us the trusted choice for Morning Suit alterations.

Morning Suit Alterations Services:

• Take in or Let out Morning Suit sides

• Narrow Morning Suit shoulders

• Shorten / Lengthen Morning Suit sleeves

• Shorten / Lengthen Morning Suit jacket

• Adjust Morning Suit lapel shape

• Taper Morning Suit Trousers (Make them more narrow)

• Take in or Let out Morning Suit trouser waist

• Shorten or Lengthen Morning Suit trouser

• Replace Morning Suit lining

• Replace Morning Suit Buttons

• Replace Satin on Morning Suit Lapels

Waistcoat Alterations

A waistcoat should fit snugly and sit close to the body, providing a polished and tailored look. It should not be so tight that it pulls, and it must cover the waistband of your trousers, ensuring no shirt is visible beneath it.

We can expertly take in the waistcoat, adjust the armholes for a tailored but comfortable fit, and shorten the waistcoat if required. Additionally, we offer the option to replace the back panel of lining with a similar colour or choose from hundreds of vibrant options in our lining books, allowing you to add a personal touch.

Waistcoat Alterations Services:

• Take in or Let out Waistcoat sides

• Shorten length Waistcoat

• Replace Waistcoat Back panel lining

• Replace Waistcoat Buttons