Alterations to clothing and curtains in Cheltenham
Clothing and curtain alterations in Cheltenham. Whether it is a complete overhaul or a delicate refinement, we help you reimagine your treasured favourites, or repurpose them into something new, instead of sending them to landfill.
We only work with ethically made fabrics. We do not support child labour and are firm supporters of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Let's make the old new and refashion fashion. We can all do our bit.
Jobs we are often asked for
- A tired little black dress brought back to life
- Worn or ripped jeans repaired or restyled
- A new, up-to-date neckline
- Hemlines taken up or let down to suit the trend
- Curtains and drapes freshened up
What we can do, from a quick fix to a full restyle
Some jobs take five minutes, some take a skilled hand and a good eye. We happily do both, in the shop or by post.
Everyday repairs and quick jobs
- Hems taken up or let down: trousers, jeans, skirts, dresses and curtains
- Zip replacement in jeans, trousers, dresses, coats, boots and bags
- Buttons, press studs and hooks replaced
- Worn elastic replaced in waistbands and cuffs
- Rips, tears and holes mended, patches and knee reinforcements
- Name tapes and school badges sewn on
Skilled alterations and tailoring
- Taking in or letting out to fit: jackets, dresses, shirts and trousers
- Reshaping and restructuring shoulders, sleeves, waists and darts
- Wedding, prom and occasion dresses fitted and finished
- Invisible mending and reweaving on finer fabrics
- Linings repaired or replaced in coats and jackets
- Restyling and repurposing tired favourites into something new
Curtains, blinds and soft furnishings
- Curtain shortening and lengthening
- Relining, including blackout and thermal linings
- Re-heading: pencil pleat, eyelet, or a fresh tape and hooks
- Cushions and covers made or re-covered
- Roman blinds adjusted or remade
- Chair seats and pads reupholstered
Curtains too long? Read our guide to shortening them.
Sorting the kids out for September? See our school uniform and name tapes service.
Clothing
Formal wear: wedding dresses, cocktail dresses, evening wear, designer blouses and intricate lace.
Menswear: morning suits, tuxedos, jackets, dress shirts, waistcoats, business attire and day suits.
Casual wear: day dresses, skirts, cosy jumpers and sweaters, on-trend tops, jeans, loungewear and tracksuits, polo shirts, t-shirts, chinos and cargos, casual knitwear, hoodies and shorts.
By post: we shorten trousers and skirts by mail order, so you do not have to be local.
Curtains, drapes and upholstery
A few simple tailoring tweaks can lift a whole room:
- Add a trim or a border to your curtains for extra length and contrast.
- Repurpose old curtains you still love into a table runner with matching napkins, cushion covers and curtain ties, or even a Roman blind if there is enough fabric.
- Move curtains to another room. We can shorten them, reline them or accentuate the heading to fit.
A note on pricing
Everything here is done by hand, by people who care about getting it right. We're not a sweatshop and we don't price like one. Some jobs take an hour, some take a full day, and we price each one for the work it genuinely needs.
Good work takes time, and our time is our livelihood. We'll always be fair and upfront about a quote, and we ask the same respect in return.
How to start
Set up a discovery call with us, by Skype or whatever suits you, then come in for a personal, no-obligation consultation. Our style and alteration service captures exactly what you need from the start.