Skirt Alterations London
Our skilled seamstresses work with various fabrics, including leather, lace, sequins, and beads, ensuring every alteration is tailored to perfection. Whether your skirt is too loose or too tight, we adjust side or back seams for a flawless fit.
We specialise in tapering skirts for a sleek silhouette and shortening hems, even on multi-layered designs, while preserving the original look. Our expertise and attention to detail ensure impeccable results tailored to your style.
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Skirt Alterations Services:
Take in or Let out Skirt waist
Shorten / Lengthen Skirt
Take in or Let out Skirt Sides
Replace Skirt Zip
Skirt Restyling
Skirt Customisation
General Skirt Repairs
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Why Choose Us for your Skirt Alterations?
At Alterations Boutique, we are dedicated to excellence. Our highly skilled and fully qualified seamstresses will work on your skirt for as long as necessary to achieve the perfect fit. We are not satisfied until you are completely happy with the results.
We have built an outstanding reputation for delivering impeccable quality in skirt alterations, whether it involves re-styling, re-sizing, re-modelling, altering, or repairing. What sets us apart is our ability to achieve a factory finish—ensuring that any alterations we perform are seamless, unnoticeable, and untraceable. We match the original stitch pattern, thread colour, and every detail perfectly, maintaining the integrity of your skirt’s design.
This dedication to precision and quality makes us the number-one choice for skirt alterations in London. We are highly regarded not only for the exceptional craftsmanship we deliver but also for our award-winning customer service and fair, reasonable pricing. Trust us to transform your skirt into a perfectly tailored masterpiece.
Reassurance
Alterations Boutique is a VAT-registered limited company with a comprehensive insurance policy that ensures your skirt is fully protected while in our care. Unfortunately, some rogue businesses operate without proper tax compliance, accept cash payments only, and lack the necessary insurance coverage, leaving you and your garment unprotected.
We take pride in being a reputable British company that adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements. Our commitment to transparency, compliance, and professionalism provides our clients with the peace of mind they deserve when entrusting us with their garments.
The Team
All of our team members are professionally qualified dressmakers or tailors by trade. Each team member must complete a rigorous Alterations Boutique training program to meet our exceptionally high standards.
We provide ongoing training to ensure our team stays updated with the latest techniques, delivering the highest level of craftsmanship and care.
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Skirt Alterations Costs
We believe in offering our customers fair and reasonable pricing. To maintain this, we regularly conduct market research to ensure our rates are competitive and moderate.
While we understand the importance of knowing costs upfront, skirts can vary widely in fabric, finishing, construction, and detail. For this reason, we encourage customers to visit us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
During your appointment, we will provide a detailed breakdown of costs with complete transparency and strive to quote within your budget. Our Fair and Reasonable Price policy ensures outstanding service and superior craftsmanship without premium pricing. We look forward to assisting you!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Skirt Alterations
Here are some of the most common questions we receive about Skirt Alterations:
We offer a full range of skirt alterations to ensure the perfect fit and style. Whether you need the waist taken in or let out, the hem shortened or lengthened, or the hips adjusted for a more flattering silhouette, our expert tailors can make precise modifications to suit your needs. We also specialise in replacing or repairing zips, reshaping or restyling skirts for a fresh look, and replacing linings to restore comfort and durability. Whatever the fabric or design, our skilled team ensures each alteration is carried out with the highest level of craftsmanship.
Yes, our skilled tailors can alter pleated skirts, layered designs, and skirts with embellishments while maintaining their original style.
Absolutely! Our team specializes in delicate fabrics like silk, chiffon, lace, and designer brands, ensuring precise alterations without damaging the material.
Yes, we can transform an old skirt into a modern style by adjusting the shape, adding slits, or modifying details to suit your preference.
Lengthening is possible if there is extra fabric in the hem. If not, we can add a complementary fabric or lace trim for an elegant finish.
At your appointment, you will choose your collection date using our in-house system. We also offer same-day alterations or next-day services if required. You will receive an automated text or email with your order number and fitting date. Once your Skirt 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.
You do not need to arrive at a specific time to collect your Skirt. 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 Skirt 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 alterations or next-day service, ensuring your Skirt 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 Skirt 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 Skirt Alterations 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 Skirt 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 Skirt 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 Skirt. They should provide your order number, name and telephone number or we will be unable to release the skirt 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 skirt repairs only. Please note, we are unable to offer a skirt 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 skirt 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!
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