Top, Polo and T-Shirt Alterations

For this service, fold sleeve hem of your top to the desired length. Once the desired length is achieved you can proceed and pin it into place. The folded edge is where your new sleeve hem will be. For long sleeves, try on your T-shirt and bend your elbow to a 90° angle so you can roughly visualize how much sleeve needs to be shortened. Straighten your arm and fold your cuff to the desired length. The cuff should end where your thumb bone begins, then pin into place.

For this service, fold hem of your top to the desired length. Once the desired length is achieved you can proceed and pin it into place. The folded edge is where your new hem will be. Add a Note if you want the new hem same as the original one.

For this service, fold front hem of your top to the desired length. Once the desired length is achieved you can proceed and pin it into place. The folded edge is where your new hem will be, in case of different length front and back, we alterate same as original, in case you want, the new hem look different, please let us a note of your wish.

For this service, start by trying on the garment and pulling the shoulder upwards until it reaches your desired fit and pin into place. Once you’re happy with how your garment sits you can match the other side. Please note: if you lift up more than one inch the neckline and armholes may need to be reshaped. There may be additional cost for this.

For this service, face the mirror, and start pooling the back of you top collar, once you are happy with how your top sit on you, pin the extra material. We will know how much you need to reduce your collar, this alteration will be done from both side seam of your collar.

For this service, stand up in front of your mirror, start to pin the front of your tops collar, with the shape how you want it to be. The pins line it will be the edge of your new collar.

Stand straight and look forward, while a friend helps you. Start by pulling out the seams from under the widest part of the waist. Pinch the excess fabric at the outside seam of your jumper, then pin into place. Pinning all the way down to the hem. Then repeat the same process on the other side until achieving your desired fit.

Stand straight and look forward, while a friend helps you. Start by pulling out the seams from under the widest part of the waist. Pinch the excess fabric at the outside seam of your jumper, then pin into place. Pinning all the way down to the hem. Then repeat the same process on the other side until achieving your desired fit. After the body has been pinned then do the same on sleeves.

Start by trying on the dress and pulling the strap upwards until it reaches your desired fit and pin into place. Once you’re happy with how your dress sits you can match the other side. 

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.

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.

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.