A tailor is a professional who deals with the designing, alteration, and mending of garments. Tailors work with various fabrics and other materials to create custom-made garments that yield a perfect fit, catering to taste and measurement. To that effect, tailors take precise measurements to ensure clothes fit perfectly, making alterations in the size, shape, and style of the garment accordingly.

They can also construct completely new garments from scratch, following designs and specific patterns. Apart from these services, a tailor will also keep such things in mind as hemming trousers, letting down or taking up sleeves, and repairing broken zippers or ripped seams. Their aim is always to make sure clothes are not only fashionable but also well-fitting and flattering to the contours of the body of the wearer.

When going to the tailor, wear the simplest shirt and a pair of pants that are easy to remove and put on. This way, the tailor can have accurate measurements of your body and check the fit. Wear close-fitting undergarments in order to get accurate measurements.

Bring the shoes you will be wearing at times you plan to wear the tailored suit because they may affect the length. You should dress comfortably and in convenient attire that is going to give the tailor great results and work effectively.

All basic alterations and tailoring have a 24-hour turnaround time, including pants shortening and simple repairs, and garment alterations. More complex jobs, such as resizing a formal dress or suit, will take a bit longer than casual repairs.

Store capacity will also affect turnaround times, especially during peak shopping and wedding seasons. Visit us in NorthWest Shopping Centre, Westgate, check out our full range of alteration services.

You will get a fixed and transparent quote for your alterations services which is affected by the following factors:

Type of Alteration
Quick jobs like hemming or taking in a dress/suit are easier than restyling them altogether or creating a custom flair on your wedding dress. The type of alteration involved (lengthening, shortening, taking in, letting out, etc.) will also affect the overall cost.

Number of Alteration Jobs
Alteration jobs that only require one service or task will cost less than if it would require multiple tasks to complete. For instance, shortening would only require cutting and hemming, rather than restyling and letting out which involves more than two tasks to accomplish. Our team in NorthWest Shopping Centre, Westgate will discuss your desired fit and determine how many jobs are required to achieve it.

Condition and Age
Brand new clothes may be easier to work with than worn-out and old fabrics. Damaged suits and garments will also require invisible mending to achieve a seamless and desired result. That may involve sourcing rare fabrics with matching patterns, especially if we’re working with very old and unique suits/dresses.

Fabric Type
Sourcing premium fabrics such as silk, lace, velvet, suede, wool, and cashmere adds to the cost and may require more delicate handling than versatile and cheaper fabrics.

Extra Details
Adding custom laces, tulle fabric, beading, and embroidery creates accents and highlights for your outfit. These accessories and details all add to the job’s complexity, but nothing our expert tailors can’t handle.

A seamstress is a person who has been trained in sewing fabrics together into many items, like clothing, curtains, or pillowcases. This work is normally done individually or in factories. A tailor, on the other hand, is a specialised seamstress whose work involves fitting clothes.

For example, the best way to get an estimate is to ask us in the NorthWest Shopping Centre before any work begins. We can quote based on your requirements; otherwise, we can quote our fixed prices for standard alterations. Costs may also differ depending on whether you are altering a new garment or your own.

Yes, we can definitely resize your suit for a better fit. Just come by our store in NorthWest Shopping Centre, and we’ll take your measurements to see what we need to do.

Our skilled tailors work on everything from evening gowns to business suits and give them great fits along with stylish looks. We have a complete array of tips on how one can turn out to be stylishly dressed in your newly tailored outfit. Refresh your favourite clothes through our expert tailoring services.

At LookSmart Alterations Westgate, we are experts at making your clothes fit your body size and shape ensuring you look amazing. Our specialties include:

• Custom tailoring
• Altering clothes for a perfect fit
• Wedding dress alterations
• Suit tailoring
• Repair of torn or damaged clothing

Whether we are resizing a business suit or adjusting a formal dress, every tiny detail is closely watched. When you pick up your outfit, it will be ready for any occasion.

Dry cleaning is not part of our alteration service. However, once we have completed your alterations, we can clean the garment for you for an additional fee.

That way, your newly fitted outfit will be perfectly tailored and ready to wear. Come see us in the heart of Westgate, and we’ll be happy to help with all your alteration and cleaning needs.

At LookSmart, we stand behind a strong guarantee regarding our alteration services:

Re-alteration Guarantee: If you are not satisfied with the results, we’ll make it right for free and even deliver it to you if needed. Our hems are guaranteed to stay perfect for the life of the garment.

100% Money Back Guarantee: If you are not satisfied after we fix the problem, we will return your money with no questions asked.

Competitor Guarantee: If you prefer some other service, we will cover that cost as long as it will match our price.

Damaged Garment Guarantee: We will reimburse if your clothes are damaged or lost.

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