Alteration

Please confirm the folded fabric inside the hem (seam allowance) of your trousers is long enough to give the extra length needed. (If not, this service cannot be done.)

This adjustment will be done from the centre-back seam. Please confirm there is no decoration, embroidery, or design detail close to the centre-back seam that would affect the alteration. (If there is, this service cannot be done.)

Please confirm there is enough extra fabric inside the centre-back seam (seam allowance) of your trousers to make the waist larger. (If not, this service cannot be done.)

How much of the leg will be slimmed? “Whole leg” means from the thigh down, while “knee down” only affects the lower half.

Whether the garment has a lining inside. Lining changes how the alteration is done and may require extra work.

Whether the garment has a lining inside.

Whether there is embellishment, beading, or lace on the straps.

Whether the garment has a lining inside.

Whether the sleeve is lined inside.

Whether the sleeve is lined inside.

Whether the garment has a lining inside.

Whether it’s to adjust sleeve length, raise the armhole, or change overall shoulder fit.

Whether there is visible stitching along the hemline.

Sleeves can be shortened from the cuff or from the shoulder, depending on style and construction.

Whether the hem has a cuff, zip, or other feature that may affect the alteration.

Whether the hem has lace, trim, or decorative features that may affect the alteration.

Where the garment will be made smaller — side seams, centre-back, or other seams.

Whether there is a vent or split at the bottom hem.

Sleeves can be shortened from the cuff or from the shoulder, depending on style and construction.

Whether the cuff has a zip, vent, or decorative detail that may affect tapering.

Whether there is a vent or split at the back of the coat/jacket.

Whether there are small openings at the side seams of the hem.

Whether the jacket has shoulder pads, which affects alteration.

Whether the cuff has a small slit or opening above the button, which affects the alteration.

Whether there is a zip, button, or fastening in the alteration area.

Whether there is any trim, piping, or decorative detail on the hem.

Whether the cuff has an opening with buttons, which affects the shortening method.

Whether the jacket has shoulder pads, which affects shortening from the shoulder.

Whether there are epaulettes or decorative features on the shoulder.

Whether there are epaulettes or decorative features on the shoulder.