Clothing Alterations and Repairs London
In-house clothing alterations and repairs at BLANC Chelsea. Hems to couture reshaping, carried out by our own tailors on Lower Sloane Street.
BLANC’s tailoring team works in-house at our Chelsea Studio on Lower Sloane Street. Every alteration and repair is carried out on the premises by our own tailors, not outsourced to a third party. The range covers everything from a straightforward hem to full couture reshaping, and includes work that other shops routinely decline.
Specialist clothing alterations at this standard are rare in London. Our team reads the garment before cutting, which is what sets us apart.
Alterations and repairs we handle
Everyday alterations
Hems taken up or let down. Linings replaced. Waistbands eased or taken in. Sleeves shortened or adjusted. Seams repaired. Zips replaced. These are the alterations that we carry out most often, across suits, dresses, coats, shirts, and knitwear.
Dress, suit, and couture work
Dress alterations range from just a simple adjustment on a cocktail dress to a structural change on a couture evening gown. Our suit alterations cover Savile Row and Continental tailoring with the same precision. Couture alterations on structured, embellished, or hand-finished pieces are part of our regular work. Many of these pieces are declined by other tailors because the construction demands only specialist handling and our team accepts them.
Repairs
We handle clothing repairs that wardrobes accumulate over time such as fraying buttonholes, torn pockets, split seams, and damaged linings. If the piece is worth keeping, then it is worth repairing properly.
Wedding dress alterations
Wedding dress alterations are part of our daily work at the Chelsea Studio. A wedding dress is the one garment in a wardrobe that has to be right on one specific day, and the difference between a dress that fits and a dress that fits perfectly is usually the work of a good tailor.
Bodice adjustments, hem lengths, bustle fitting, sleeve reshaping, and strap adjustments are all handled in-house. Because our tailoring sits under the same roof as wedding dress cleaning and preservation, a gown can be cleaned, altered, and finished in a single visit without being hustled between shops.
The advantage of in-house tailoring
Good tailoring has become increasingly difficult to find in London. Our tailors sit at the Chelsea Studio, working alongside the cleaning and finishing team, meaning a garment can be cleaned and altered in one visit. A silk dress that needs both a stain treated and a hem adjusted does not leave the building between services.
The tailor, the cleaner, and the finisher are all in the same building, working to the same standard, on the same piece. That is the operational advantage of in-house work, and it is the primary reason clients come to us for alterations rather than using a standalone tailor.
Visit our Chelsea Studio or book a collection
The tailoring team is based at our Chelsea Studio, 85 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8DA. Walk-ins are welcome for consultations and fittings.
We collect garments for alteration through our complimentary collection and delivery service. We cover Marylebone, Chelsea, South Kensington, Notting Hill, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Belgravia, and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Book an alteration or visit the Chelsea Studio.
Book online at blancliving.co, call 020 8004 2630, or visit 85 Lower Sloane Street.
| Repairs | from |
|---|---|
| Resew button | £3.50 |
| Replace button | £4.50 |
| Repair seam or tear (< 4 cm & no fusing) | £7.00 |
| Repair moth hole (small : 2mm max) | £7.50 |
| Repair moth hole (medium: 2mm to 5mm) | £12.00 |
| First Hole Invisible Mending | £49.00 |
| Invisible Mending (per Additional Hole) | £19.00 |
| Tops | from |
|---|---|
| Shorten Sleeves (no cuff) | £25.00 |
| Take in side seams | £35.00 |
| Elbow patches (supplied by BLANC) | £40.00 |
| Knitwear | from |
|---|---|
| Shorten Sleeves (basic finish) | £40.00 |
| Take in side seams | £40.00 |
| Repair moth hole (small : 2mm max) | £7.50 |
| Repair moth hole (medium: 2mm to 5mm) | £12.00 |
| Shirts | from |
|---|---|
| Shorten sleeves with cuff | £35.00 |
| Take in sleeves | £24.00 |
| Take in side seams | £32.50 |
| Take in back darts | £22.50 |
| Shorten hem | £25.00 |
| Jackets (suit jackets) | from |
|---|---|
| Shorten sleeves from cuff (no lining, no buttons) | £32.50 |
| Shorten sleeves from cuff (with lining + buttons moved) | £40.00 |
| Lengthen sleeves (with lining) | £45.00 |
| Taper sleeves (with lining) | £45.00 |
| Narrow shoulder | £55.00 |
| Lift shoulder | £60.00 |
| Take in centre back | £45.00 |
| Shorten jacket hem (with lining) | £50.00 |
| Shorten sleeves from shoulder | £70.00 |
| Coats | from |
|---|---|
| Shorten sleeves from cuff (basic, no lining) | £45.00 |
| Lengthen sleeves (without lining, no buttons moved) | £40.00 |
| Lengthen sleeves (with lining, no buttons moved) | £45.00 |
| Shorten sleeves from shoulder | £77.50 |
| Taper sleeves (with lining) | £50.00 |
| Narrow shoulder | £60.00 |
| Lift shoulder | £66.00 |
| Take in centre back | £50.00 |
| Shorten coat hem (with lining + vents) | £60.00 |
| Trousers alterations | from |
|---|---|
| Shorten/lengthen (basic) | £25.00 |
| Shorten/lengthen (with turn ups) | £27.50 |
| Take in/let out waist (no lining) | £30.00 |
| Take in seat | £25.00 |
| Taper to knee | £32.50 |
| Taper full legs | £42.50 |
| Repair pocket (full new) | £35.00 |
| Patch crotch (1 side) | £25.00 |
| Jeans | from |
|---|---|
| Shorten hem (topstitch) | £20.00 |
| Shorten with original finish (binding) | £25.00 |
| Take in waist (C/B only) | £35.00 |
| Taper full leg | £45.00 |
| Patch crotch (one side) | £15.00 |
| Dresses/Skirts | from |
|---|---|
| Shorten / lengthen hem basic (no lining and hem <1m) | £30.00 |
| — If delicate fabric (lace, silk, chiffon) | add £20.00 |
| — If dress or skirt opening | add £30.00 |
| — If wide dress or skirt (>=2m + per metre) | add £5.00 |
| — If dress or skirt lining (loose) | add £10.00 |
| — If dress or skirt lining (closed) | add £25.00 |
| — If uneven hem | add £5.00 |
| — If marked pleats | add £20.00 |
| — If very small pleats | add £20.00 |
| — If trim to be placed back | add £20.00 |
| — If zip to be removed | add £25.00 |
| Dress lengthening (add facing) | add £10.00 |
| Take in / let out side seams or centre back | £35.00 |
| — If delicate fabric (lace, silk, chiffon) | add £10.00 |
| Insert/ replace zip (basic) | £45.00 |
| Shorten straps (very basic) | £18.00 |
| Evening Dresses | from |
|---|---|
| Shorten /lengthen dress hem (no lining and hem <1m) | £45.00 |
| — If delicate fabric (lace, silk, chiffon) | add £20.00 |
| — If dress or skirt opening | add £10.00 |
| — If wide dress or skirt (>=2m + per metre) | add £45.00 |
| — If lined | add £30.00 |
| — If dress or skirt lining (loose) | add £25.00 |
| — If dress or skirt lining (closed) | add £30.00 |
| — If uneven hem | add £10.00 |
| — If pin hem | add £20.00 |
| — If marked pleats | add £50.00 |
| — If very small pleats | add £30.00 |
| — If trim to be placed back | add £30.00 |
| — If zip to be removed | add £35.00 |
| Dress lengthening (add facing) | add £15.00 |
| Take in / let out side seams or centre back | £35.00 |
| — If delicate fabric (lace, silk, chiffon) | add £10.00 |
| Lift shoulders (plain) | £40.00 |
| Insert/ replace zip (basic) | £45.00 |
"The best experience I have had in London for alterations! Such a lovely and accommodating team. Lumi did a fabulous job of altering dresses and trousers for my wedding extremely last moment, I can not thank her enough!"
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"We have been a client of BLANC Marylebone since the first day and we have consistently been impressed with the high quality service, capable and friendly staff and going above and beyond to satisfy their clients. I cannot recommend Blanc highly enough and what's more to love than having a toxic-chemical free clean! 5 stars!”
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"Couple of weeks ago, I went out with my boyfriend and a glass of wine ruined my dress. But guess what, Blanc proved me wrong! When I got there to pick up my dress it looked as good as new. The staff is always smiling and extremely polite. I recommend this place to all my friends.”
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"Awesome! These guys do an amazing job, they are eco-friendly, not expensive and really convenient. I received an e-mail when my clothes were ready to be picked up. Good to go!"
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FAQ
Hems, linings, waistbands, sleeves, seams, zips, full reshaping, and couture alterations. We handle suits, dresses, coats, evening wear, and wedding gowns.
Yes. Wedding dress alterations are part of our daily work. Bodice adjustments, hems, bustles, sleeve reshaping, and strap adjustments are all handled in-house at the Chelsea Studio.
Turnaround depends on the complexity of the work. Simple adjustments such as hems are typically completed within a few days. More complex work, including couture reshaping, may take longer. We confirm the timeline before any work begins.
Yes. Because our tailoring and cleaning teams work under the same roof at the Chelsea Studio, a garment can be cleaned, altered, and finished in a single visit.
Yes. Complimentary collection and delivery is included across central London. Book online or call 020 8004 2630 to arrange.
