Lengths
For anything too long, and now and then too short.
Usually Amara, machinist (sample profile)

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Trouser hem, machine finish
£11Turned, stitched and pressed.
Ask for a fitting: Trouser hem, machine finishJeans taken up
£11.50Topstitched to match the old thread.
Ask for a fitting: Jeans taken upSkirt hem, unlined
£11Straight and A-line skirts.
Ask for a fitting: Skirt hem, unlinedHand finished hem, wool or lined
£35Slip stitched so nothing shows outside.
Ask for a fitting: Hand finished hem, wool or linedLined skirt or dress hem
£42Outer fabric and lining done separately.
Ask for a fitting: Lined skirt or dress hemCurtains taken up
£55 a pairUp to 2.3m drop; measure at home first. No fitting needed.
Fit
For clothes that are loose in the wrong places, or a little tight.
Usually Lorna, founder, fitting room (sample profile)

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Trouser waist and seat in or out
£41Includes a fresh press of the whole pair.
Ask for a fitting: Trouser waist and seat in or outJacket sleeves shortened
£35For jackets whose cuff buttons are only for show.
Ask for a fitting: Jacket sleeves shortenedDress taken in at the sides
£52Plain cotton, jersey or linen dresses.
Ask for a fitting: Dress taken in at the sidesCoat shortened
£58Wool coats with a vent or a plain back.
Ask for a fitting: Coat shortenedSuit jacket shaped at the back
£62For a jacket that stands away from your back.
Ask for a fitting: Suit jacket shaped at the back
Fastenings and fixes
Broken zips, lost buttons and worn knees. There is nothing to try on, so no appointment.
Usually Amara, machinist (sample profile)

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Jeans or trouser zip
£11.50Fly zips on jeans, chinos and work trousers. No fitting needed.
Concealed zip in a skirt or dress
£35Invisible from the outside. No fitting needed.
Coat or jacket zip
£42For coats that unzip fully at the hem. No fitting needed.
Seam that has come apart
£5 a seamOn plain cotton, wool or denim. No fitting needed.
Buttons sewn back on
£4 a garmentYours, or a close match from our tin. No fitting needed.
Worn knee patched
£11Usually jeans and school trousers. No fitting needed.
Moth hole in knitwear
£5.50 a holeDarned in the nearest colour we have. No fitting needed.
Big days
The gown, the bridal party and anything bought for a single evening.
Usually Lorna, founder, fitting room (sample profile)

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Bridal gown alterations
from £150Planned in full when we first see the gown on.
Ask for a fitting: Bridal gown alterationsBridesmaid dress taken up
£60Each dress in the party is pinned on its wearer.
Ask for a fitting: Bridesmaid dress taken upProm or party dress, fitted at the bodice
£56The zip is moved too if it needs to be.
Ask for a fitting: Prom or party dress, fitted at the bodiceWedding suit: trousers and sleeves
£75For the groom or a guest, sorted in one visit.
Ask for a fitting: Wedding suit: trousers and sleeves
How alterations work here
Pinned, sewn, then tried on.

Step 1: Send the job
Use the form or ring us about it. We reply to say whether that time suits. Fastenings and fixes can simply be left with us.
Step 2: Choose in the mirror
Lorna or Amara holds up a few options, and only marks the one you pick. You agree the cost there and then.
Step 3: A text when it’s done
You get a rough idea of timing at the time, as it depends on the week. When the work is finished, we text you.
Step 4: After you’ve worn it
If it doesn’t sit right once you’ve worn it out, call in within 14 days and we look again. This is in addition to your legal rights, which have no 14 day limit.
Your rights
If an alteration falls short
An alteration is a service, so the law requires it to be carried out with reasonable care and skill. Where it falls short, you can ask for the work to be done again at no cost to you. A price reduction, which can be some or all of the price, applies if a redo is impossible or isn’t done within a reasonable time and without significant inconvenience.
Source: Consumer Rights Act 2015, sections 49, 55 and 56 (these sections cover England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Checked 6 November 2026.
Who does what
Who usually does it
- Lorna Pell, founder, fitting room: fit, big days.
- Amara Okafor, machinist: lengths, fastenings and fixes.
Sample profiles for a fictional business. Meet the team
Questions
Before you come in.
Short answers to what people ask us most.
Can trousers be let down as well as taken up?
Often, if there is enough cloth turned inside the hem. We check when you come in. Jeans and some chinos may show a faded line where the old hem sat, and we point it out before you decide.
Will anyone be able to tell it’s been altered?
On a plain hem or a taken in seam, almost never. Jeans keep a visible topstitch, matched as closely as we can. Where a change would show, such as moving a pocket, we say so first.
Can you shorten curtains I haven’t hung yet?
Yes. Take the drop from the track or pole down to where the curtain should stop, and bring that figure with the curtains. We work to that figure exactly, so measure twice.
How busy is the workroom?
It changes from week to week, so you get a rough idea for your job when you visit. We text when it’s ready; no collection date is promised. Where no time is agreed for a service, the law expects it within a reasonable time.
Source: Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 52 (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
Do you alter leather or waterproofs?
Not leather or suede, and not taped waterproof seams: our machines and pressing aren’t right for them. We can change a zip on most padded and wool coats.
What if an alteration feels wrong?
If an alteration doesn’t sit right once you’ve worn it, bring it back within 14 days and we look at it again at no charge. This is in addition to your legal rights, which have no 14 day limit. An alteration is a service, so the law requires it to be carried out with reasonable care and skill. Where it falls short, you can ask for the work to be done again at no cost to you. A price reduction, which can be some or all of the price, applies if a redo is impossible or isn’t done within a reasonable time and without significant inconvenience.
Source: Consumer Rights Act 2015, sections 49, 55 and 56 (these sections cover England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
When you’re ready
Know the job? Ask for a time.
Ask online when you could visit, or ring the workroom. We reply to say whether that time suits.

