Skirt Alterations

Visualize roughly where you want your hem to be, then fold the hem inwards and begin pinning starting from the front, working your way around the hem. Take a step back to ensure that it’s even all around. 

Visualize roughly where you want your hem to be, then fold the hem inwards and begin pinning starting from the front, working your way around the hem. Take a step back to ensure that it’s even all around. 

Start by making sure your waistband is sitting in a comfortable position on your waist. Proceed by pinching out any excess fabric and securing it with a safety pin on the waistband close to where the fabric meets. If the seat area remains loose just place a couple pins a few inches below. Keep in mind you should always try to avoid any zips or buttons when pinning. 

Start by making sure your waistband is sitting in a comfortable position on your waist. Proceed by pinching out any excess fabric and securing it with a safety pin on the waistband close to where the fabric meets. If the seat area remains loose just place a couple pins a few inches below. Keep in mind you should always try to avoid any zips or buttons when pinning. 

In clothing that needs zip replaced, or any other kind of zip repair – place a pin on the garment where this repair or replacement is needed and make a note of what you need done.

Finish will be done following the original style and colour of new zip will be as close to original as possible – unless otherwise agreed. If you prefer to have a special zip, please include it together with your garment.

Please note: Prices are starting from prices therefore before starting the job our team will contact you to explain the finished look and if there are any additional costs.

For this service we need your colour sample of the new lining unless you want it to be is similar to the original, we carry some basic lining colours. If you wish the lining to be something more specific, please send material to us together with your skirt. For any further information, please do get in touch.

Please note: cost is excl. fabric

For this service, write a small note on a piece of paper (post-it note) and pin it to the affected area. Please remember that we require note on each repair.

Please note: prices are starting from prices therefore before starting our team will contact you to explain the finished look and if there are any additional costs.

Our Tailor by Post express service offers quick turnaround service if you need your garment urgently. Once we have received your garment, we will do the job withing maximum of two (2) working days and ship it to you with 24h courier service with upcharge of £10 to our normal charges.

Our tailors and seamstresses can work on many various projects, so their talent is not limited to the list of alterations. Always feel free to email to reading@lasartoria.co.uk with questions about different alterations or any other questions you many have. You can also send us your garment and a detailed description of what services you wish us to do. Our experts will contact you with a quotation after they have reviewed your garment and description of your wishes.