Most alterations aren’t complicated, a hem that’s too long, a waistband that’s a size off, a zipper that’s given out, but they’re the kind of small fix that’s easy to put off because it’s not clear where to take it or what it should cost. That gap between “this needs fixing” and “I actually did something about it” is usually where a perfectly good garment ends up sitting unworn in a closet.
What we handle
- Hemming. Pants, skirts, and dresses shortened or lengthened to the right length for the shoes you’re actually going to wear them with.
- Resizing. Taking in or letting out at the waist, seams, or bodice when a garment doesn’t sit right, without it looking altered.
- Repairs. Zippers, buttons, linings, and small tears fixed properly rather than patched.
- Suits and formalwear. Jacket sleeves, trouser breaks, and fit adjustments so a suit sits the way it’s supposed to instead of just being the right size on the label.
What it actually costs
Alterations start from $17, a simple pant hem sits toward that end, while a full resize or formalwear adjustment costs more depending on the garment and the work involved. We’ll always confirm the price before starting, so there’s no guessing between drop-off and pickup.
Turnaround and what to expect
Most straightforward alterations, hems, simple repairs, are turned around in a few days. More involved resizing or formalwear work can take longer, especially around suit season or wedding season when volume picks up. If you’re working around a specific date, let us know at drop-off and we’ll tell you honestly whether the timeline works.
If you’re dealing with bridal alterations specifically, we’ve covered bridal fitting, bustling, and hemming separately, since bridal fabric and timing work differently from everyday alterations.
Bring your garment into our Downtown Toronto or Scarborough location, or book a pickup if you’d rather not make the trip. Full details on what we handle are on our Alterations page.
