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LookSmart Alterations in Chartwell is your go to local alteration store for clothing alterations and garment repairs. We offer a wide range of alteration services to ensure that every piece of clothing fits you perfectly. Visit us on Level 2, opposite Cotton On in Chartwell Shopping Centre, 201 Hukanui Road, Hamilton for high quality clothing alterations, repairs and dry cleaning.

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Master Tailors for Clothing Alterations and Repairs in Chartwell

Need an expert tailor and dry cleaner in Chartwell, Hamilton? LookSmart is your one-stop shop for all your clothing alterations, repairs, and dry cleaning needs. Our professional team of tailors and seamstresses are experts in resizing, restyling, and repairing garments, including wedding dresses and suits. Whether you require fast pants shortening or a business suit resize, we can alter your garment for the perfect fit. LookSmart specialises in altering clothes to fit individual body shapes and sizes. When you visit LookSmart, you can rest assured knowing you are in the most capable hands.

Professional Dry Cleaner in Chartwell

If you have well-loved suit, high-quality clothing or a heirloom dress that requires special care, entrust them with us. We’ll have them professionally dry cleaned. We’ll use gentle cleaning solvents that protect your garment’s colour and texture and prevent shrinkage and stretching, making your investment last much longer. Our dry cleaners in Chartwell, Hamilton are experts in handling delicate fabrics like silk, cashmere, suede, laces, velvet, satin, chiffon and wool. Cleaning them with household washing machines might shrink, stretch, or damage the fabric permanently. Let us clean it for you instead. LookSmart Alterations in Chartwell Shopping Centre specialises in dry cleaning wedding dresses and formal wear, including business suits and gowns.

Get Any Alteration Done In No Time At All

Our exceptional tailors and seamstresses don’t stop at shortening garments and hemming. At LookSmart Chartwell, we can perform all types of clothing alterations, including:

Repairs – Breathe new life into old and damaged clothing by sewing it up, adding buttons, fixing zippers, repairing holes, and much more.

Shorten – Are your pants, jackets, jeans, dresses, and other garments too long? Our tailors can have them shortened so they fit perfectly.

Lengthen – Have you experienced a growth spurt that your favourite suit or trousers suddenly look too short? We can have those short outfits lengthened just a bit to look smart and professional.

Restyle – Our skilled seamstresses can restyle and repurpose any old and out-of-date outfit to look trendy, brand-new, modern, and stylish.

Take in – Did you lose weight? Instead of replacing your wardrobe with a new set, save some money and visit our store. We can take in any outfit to fit perfectly your body.

Let out – Is your new dress too tight? We could loosen it up for you so it will fit great and you can feel comfortable in it.

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Clothing Alterations

We can help you with shortening and restyling your clothes. At LookSmart, our tailors can make any alteration possible so you can finally feel completely comfortable in your clothes. Get the perfect fit on every piece.

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Dry Cleaning

Entrust your delicate garment to us, and we will ensure it is professionally cleaned without risk of stretching or shrinkage. Our dry-cleaning services take expert care of your clothes and fabrics so you can wear them for longer.

Wedding Dress Alterations

Wedding Dress Alterations

Have your wedding gown fitted to your exact shape and size, so you’ll look stunning on your special day. We also work with bridesmaids’ dresses and the groomsmen’s suits, so your whole ensemble will match perfectly.

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Suit Alterations

Make sure you always look professional and sharp with our suit alteration service. Our tailors will care for everything and ensure they fit your unique shape and size.

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Dress Alterations

Finding a dress that fits perfectly and creates a flattering look can be difficult. Let us help you with our dress alterations so you look your best in a dress that compliments your body.

invisible mending service

Invisible Mending

Do you have a valuable piece of clothing that needs a flawless fix? With our invisible mending, we will take individual threads from the garment’s unseen interior and meticulously reweave them to the damaged areas.

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Our Current Offers

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20% off all dress alterations and repairs when you subscribe to LookSmart. View terms and conditions.

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20% OFF* Suit Alterations
20% off all suit alterations and repairs when you subscribe to LookSmart. View terms and conditions.

LookSmart’s Quadruple Guarantee

With LookSmart, you get a team committed to world-class service and customer satisfaction. Our exceptional Quadruple Guarantee places us way ahead in tailoring needs.

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Re-alteration Guarantee
We will immediately rectify the issue without extra charge and deliver for free if you are completely satisfied with your alteration.

2

100% Money Back Guarantee
Not satisfied yet? We will re-alter it free of cost. If you are still not satisfied, we will refund your money fully. Your satisfaction is important to us.

3

Competitor
Guarantee

If you are still not satisfied with the alteration of the garment, we will pay for you to get it altered by another tailor of your choice.

4

Damaged Garment
Guarantee

If your cloth gets lost or damaged while with us, we will refund the full amount. Your garments are safe with us.

*Claims against our guarantees must be presented within 4 weeks of the date of the receipt. Click here to view full T&Cs.

What customers are saying about LookSmart Chartwell

Highly recommend, fantastic customer service, absolutely helpful with my new look and all the weight I’ve lost. Fast and top quality. Thank you LookSmart Chartwell!! A ++++

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What customers are saying about LookSmart Chartwell

The service was incredible! I dropped in some pants to be hemmed with no real rush on when they were done. I got a text later that afternoon to say they were ready to be picked up – wonderful!

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Savahna – Local Guide

What customers are saying about LookSmart Chartwell

Great experience. Clean, private changing rooms to try on clothes before and after alterations and get measured. Had my partners pants altered and picked them up the next day, had a suit jacket altered which was great, and brought a lovely wedding dress in to be altered and they ladies were both lovely and very helpful. Will definitely go back.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Marisa D – GOOGLE

What customers are saying about LookSmart Chartwell

LookSmart was amazing, very friendly and professional. The job was done quickly but exactly what I asked for even tho it was a proper leather riding jacket. I have been several times now and recommend to everyone!

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Paul D – GOOGLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a tailor do?
Our expert tailors in Chartwell, Hamilton can restyle, modify, repair, and alter your suits, dresses, and garments to fit your shape and desired fit. We will arrange fittings and provide the full range of tailoring services for your garments, whether shortening jacket sleeves or altering wedding suits in Chartwell and the rest of Hamilton. Let us take your measurements and our stylist tailors will skillfully make the necessary adjustments and transform your off-the-rack clothes into a tailor fitted masterpiece.
What do you wear to get tailored?
We are located at the heart of Chartwell Shopping Centre on Level 2. Feel free to visit our local store in your everyday clothing. We cater to people on the go and meet your needs swiftly so you can continue doing business. That means you can just shop for clothes within the shopping centre. If you can’t find a perfectly fitting piece, simply head to our shop, and entrust our tailors to do the magic for you. If you have more time and room, bring the shoes/footwear you want to wear with the outfit. Doing so allows us to measure to the perfect length and give you an idea of how your style looks once altered.
How long does an alteration or tailoring take?
All our simple alteration services in Chartwell have a 24-hour turnaround, providing swift and high-quality alterations that millions of customers know and love. Leave the garment to us, and it should be ready in no time, especially for quick repairs and shortening, completed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Shopping for new apparel at Farmers, H&M, Rodd & Gunn, Country Road or online? making last minute preparations for a dinner date in Hamilton, or planning your wedding dress, our tailors can help you achieve the perfect fit. Bulk projects and complex alterations take more time, depending on the conditions and alterations required. Visit us at Shop 255, near McDonald’s, opposite Cotton On, Chartwell Shopping Centre, 201 Hunkanui Road, Hamilton, to know more.
How much will the alteration cost?

We’ll first assess your garments and discuss your requests. Our alteration costs vary depending on the suit’s condition, the desired fit, and other factors, such as added details and materials involved. At LookSmart Alterations, we accommodate your style tastes and turn store-bought garments into custom-fitted pieces.

We take the following factors into account when determining the cost:

  • Type of Alteration
  • Condition and Age
  • Fabric Type
  • Extra Details
What is the difference between a seamstress and a tailor?
Our seamstresses specialise in sewing bespoke suits and masterpieces from scratch, while our expert tailors alter, restyle, and adjust pieces to perfectly fit a customer’s unique shape, enhancing the best angles and concealing trouble areas. At Chartwell Shopping Centre, LookSmart Alterations is your go-to team of seamstresses and tailors to repair clothing and create custom dresses and suits for your desired fit from the ground up.
Can a tailor make my suit slimmer?
Yes! We believe that your clothes should fit your body, and not the other way around. Entrust your suit to our tailors and let us expertly transform it into a bespoke fitting suit with a premium feel like it’s created just for your size. Visit us in Chartwell Shopping Centre and we’ll determine the necessary alterations so your suit has that perfect look and fit. By choosing LookSmart for your alteration needs, you get a 100% satisfaction guarantee and leave a lasting impression wherever your style brings you.
What type of alterations do you specialise in?
Experience a full range of alterations and garment repair services from our tailors at LookSmart in Chartwell, Hamilton:
  • Clothing alterations
  • Dress alterations
  • Suit alterations
  • Dry Cleaning
You can also opt to have dry cleaning after alterations at an additional cost so your garment is restored to its best health and pristine condition, ready to wear as soon as you pick it up.
Will my alteration be noticeable?
Visible seams, loose threads, and a tight fit can ruin your confidence and hinder you from performing, reporting, or presenting yourself to an audience. At LookSmart Chartwell, we create seamless finishes when mending, altering, and restyling your suit to ensure no traces of alterations are left. In unique cases where your old piece needs a complete repair from wear, tears, scratches, rips, and holes, our several stores across Hamilton and New Zealand can perform invisible mending. We’ll remove individual threads from the unseen interior and reweave them to fix the damaged areas, leaving an invisible repair.
Is dry cleaning included in the alteration service?
You can request to have your piece dry-cleaned (with an additional cost) after the alterations are done to get a wear-ready garment as soon as you claim it back. At LookSmart, we are trained and experienced in handling premium materials and fabrics for dry cleaning, including silk, laces, chiffon, tulle, leather, and suede. Experience swift and high-quality dry cleaners in Chartwell with fresh, clean, and professionally tailor-fitted garments.
Do you offer any guarantee on your alterations?

LookSmart Alterations takes pride in our excellent reputation for first-time and repeat customers in Chartwell. We maintain the highest standards in our craft by employing professional tailors and upholding friendly customer service, and we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

You can enjoy our quadruple guarantee on all of your garments and alterations.

Re-alteration Guarantee: If you don’t like how the alteration turned out, we will redo the job on the spot or deliver it to you for free. Our hems are guarantee for life.

100% Money Back Guarantee: If you are still unsatisfied with the redo, we will refund 100% of your money.

Competitor Guarantee: Still no good? We will pay for your suit to be altered by a different tailor of your choice, not exceeding our prices.

Damaged Garment Guarantee: In the unlikely event that your suit or clothes become lost or damaged while in any of our local stores, we will reimburse you the fair value of the suit or the full value indicated in your receipt.

Note that claims against these guarantees must be presented within 4 weeks from the date of receipt.

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Have Questions About Our Services?
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