MENS ALTERATIONS

We are Surrey's foremost experts in Men's Garment Alterations, with over 30 years' experience. We are recognised for our meticulous attention to detail, reasonable prices and excellent customer service. As our Savile Row Tailors are Bespoke Suit makers by trade, we are able to provide the highest quality alterations using traditional and perfected techniques unlike dry cleaners or other companies that use unqualified staff to perform alterations using unorthodox techniques that produce poor quality results. What sets us apart is our ability to work to a factory finish which means that any alterations we perform to your garment will be unnoticeable and untraceable; the original stitch pattern, thread colour and any detail will be matched perfectly.

 

SUIT ALTERATIONS


 

Whether you would like us to alter a new suit that doesn't fit you or completely restyle one of your old suits by giving it a more contemporary appearance our highly trained tailors can help. If your suit doesn't compliment your body shape our talented Master Tailors can tailor it to ensure it fits you precisely. By focusing on quality and paying close attention to every detail we ensure that the end result is a suit that has been tailor made for you. When it comes to suit alterations we believe that it's the small detail that makes all the difference that is why we make sure that stitch patterns and the colour of the thread are matched perfectly.



Services:

Take in or Let out Suit sides

Narrow Suit shoulders

Shorten / Lengthen Suit sleeves

Shorten / Lengthen Suit jacket

Adjust Suit lapel shape

Taper Suit trousers (Make them more narrow)

Take in or Let out Suit trouser waist

Shorten or Lengthen the trouser

Reline Suit Jacket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DINNER SUIT ALTERATIONS


 

If your Dinner Suit doesn't fit you as it should or feels a little dated let our expert tailors alter it to achieve the desired fit. For Dinner Suits that hangs off you rather than compliment your body shape, our Master Tailors can re-cut your Dinner Jacket ensuring that the end result is a garment that has been tailor made for you. The quality of work we provide is unlike any other. We ensure that every detail from the original suit is retained from the stitch patterns used to the colour of the thread. The result is a perfectly fitting Dinner Suit without any hint that the Dinner Suit has been altered. This meticulous attention to detail is what makes us unique.

 

Services:

Take in or Let out Dinner Suit sides

Narrow Dinner Suit shoulders

Shorten / Lengthen Dinner Suit sleeves

Shorten / Lengthen Dinner Suit jacket

Adjust lapel Dinner Suit shape

Taper Dinner Suit Trousers (Make them more narrow)

Take in or Let out Dinner Suit trouser waist

Shorten or Lengthen Dinner Suit trouser

Replace Dinner Suit lining

Replace Dinner Suit Buttons

Replace Satin on Dinner Suit Lapels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MORNING SUIT ALTERATIONS


 

When it comes to wearing a Morning Suit, the fit should always be your priority; poor fit will quickly outweigh the advantages of even the most finely made garment. For over thirty years, we have provided each and every customer with the perfect fit. When performing a fitting, our master tailors recognise that each body type is unique and we have the expertise to find the best possible fit and style for each customer. This attention to quality and detail guarantees that whether we are giving your Morning Suit a slight tweak or performing extensive alterations, you will get very neat, precise and professional results. There are several key areas to focus on in terms of assuring that after a few alterations, you will have a beautifully tailored Morning Suit. This meticulous attention to detail is what makes us unique.

 

Services:

Take in or Let out Morning Suit sides

Narrow Morning Suit shoulders

Shorten / Lengthen Morning Suit sleeves

Shorten / Lengthen Morning Suit jacket

Adjust lapel Morning Suit shape

Taper Morning Suit Trousers (Make them more narrow)

Take in or Let out Morning Suit trouser waist

Shorten or Lengthen Morning Suit trouser

Replace Morning Suit lining

Replace Morning Suit Buttons

General Morning Suit repairs

 

 

 

 

 

TUXEDO ALTERATIONS


 

If you have a Tuxedo that hangs off you rather than compliments you let our Master Tailors alter your Tuxedo to achieve the desired fit. The quality of work we provide is unlike any other. We pay close attention to ensure that the end result is a Tuxedo that has been tailor made for you. We ensure that every detail from the original Tuxedo is retained from the stitch patterns used to the colour of the thread. The result is a perfectly fitting Tuxedo without any hint that the Tuxedo has been altered. This meticulous attention to detail is what makes us unique.

 

Services:

Take in or Let out Tuxedo sides

Narrow Tuxedo shoulders

Shorten / Lengthen Tuxedo sleeves

Shorten / Lengthen Tuxedo jacket

Adjust Tuxedo lapel shape

Taper Tuxedo Trousers (Make them more narrow)

Take in or Let out Tuxedo trouser waist

Shorten or Lengthen Tuxedo trouser

Replace Tuxedo lining

Replace Tuxedo Buttons

Replace Tuxedo Satin on Lapels

 

 

WAISCOAT ALTERATIONS


 

The waistcoat is the slimmest garment in menswear and it is supposed to be cut with very little tailoring allowance as it is meant to have a very close fit. A well-tailored waistcoat “skims” the body without feeling too tight or showing any fabric pulling. There is typically an adjustable strap at the back to loosen the waistcoat, if required. If your waistcoat doesn’t not fit you correctly our Master Tailors will adjust the sides to ensure the waistcoat is snug and fits close to the body.

One of the most important elements of a well-fitting waistcoat is the length. It should fully cover the entire waistband of the trouser and never let any shirt fabric show in between. This means the trousers also need to be sitting on the natural waist. If you feel that the length of your waistcoat needs adjusting, visit us for a fitting and our Master Tailor will provide his expert opinion.

 

Services:

Take in or Let out Waistcoat sides

Shorten Waistcoat length

Replace Waistcoat Back panel lining

Replace Waistcoat Buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 COAT ALTERATIONS


Our Master Tailor has the skills to alter your Coat or Jacket to achieve the perfect fit. To improve the fit of your coat or jacket we can take in the side seams or rear centre seam for a flattering fit. We can also shorten the length of your coat or sleeves ensuring the original stitch pattern, thread colour and any detail are matched perfectly. When shortening the sleeves of a coat we can offer two options. We can shorten from the crown (shoulder) or from the sleeve end. Working from the shoulder means that the cuff detail or ‘shams’ are not disturbed and consequently the design and proportions of the coat or jacket have remained original. We can narrow or ‘chip’ the shoulders of a coat for a neater fit or add pads to define the silhouette or even out a dropped shoulder. A ripple of excess fabric across the back neck area or ‘Square back neck’ can be removed by simply opening the back neck and shoulder seam, lifting excess fabric and re-stitching as original for a more complimentary fit on the body. We also specialise in Coat Relining. If your jacket or coat has a worn lining we can replace your existing lining with either a close resembling colour, or replace it with a colour of your choice adding more pockets or detail at your request. Zip replacement or buttons are of course basic alterations that we are happy to perform.

 

Services:

Take in or Let out Coat sides

Narrow Coat shoulders

Shorten / Lengthen Coat sleeves

Shorten / Lengthen Coat

Adjust Coat lapel shape

Reline Coat

Replace Coat zip

Replace Coat Buttons

General Coat repairs

 

SHIRT ALTERATIONS


 

If you do not like the general fit of your shirt there are a number of shirt alterations that are possible. Shirt sleeves can of course be shortened – you just take off the cuff, cut down the sleeve and reattach (this can even be done from the shoulder if you want to retain the length of the placket). But sleeves with double cuffs can also be lengthened slightly. Depending on the brand, there is at least half an inch of inlay, which can be sufficient to give you that crucial exposure of cuff at the end of a jacket’s sleeve. Darts can be added to the body of a shirt, to narrow it at the waist and – depending on the run – alter the hips and a little of the chest. This will remove any excess fabric which can be annoying and unflattering to your figure.

 

Services:

Add rear Shirt Seams for a fitted 'V' Shape

Narrow Shirt shoulders

Shorten / Lengthen Shirt sleeves

Shorten / Lengthen Shirt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELINING


 

Our experience combined with creativity and attention to detail allows us to reline any type of coat to a very high standard. Our fully qualified and experienced tailors and seamstresses will replace your coat lining making sure that every detail is replicated precisely. We will ensure that after we have relined your coat you will be left with a finish that looks completely authentic. At your first appointment you will be offered to choose your new lining from a wide selection of luxury linings, or perhaps you would prefer us to help you find the perfect match for your coat. Whether you choose a lining of a similar colour and texture or decide on a contrasting colour with a luxury pattern, our tailoring specialists will be there to assist and offer their expert advice. We will, of course, make sure that the stitchwork, thread colour and every single detail are matched exactly from the original lining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEATHER ALTERATIONS


 

If your leather jacket, leather trousers or leather skirt does not fit you as it should or is ripped or damaged, then we have the skills to carry out the required alterations or repairs to the highest possible standard. We strongly believe that Leather Alterations and Leather Repairs should be always undertaken by professional tailors, like ourselves, as Leather Alterations that are not performed correctly can ruin your garment and are nearly always irreversible. Our experience combined with imagination and attention to detail allows us to perform very complex Leather Alterations and Repairs on all kinds of leather garments made from any type of leather with any type of detail or embellishment. Our leather alteration experts can perform any kind of alterations from a simple leather skirt hem shortening to a complex panel replacement on a leather coat. A tear or rip does not need to mean the end of a leather jacket or coat. Our skilled and experienced leather alteration specialists have the ability to replace panels and use specialised techniques to restore your leather garment to its original condition.

 

Services:

Leather Trouser Alterations

Leather Trouser Repairs

Leather Skirt Alterations

Leather Skirt Repairs

General Leather Repairs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TROUSERS ALTERATIONS


 

For trousers that are loose or tight on the waist we can quickly and effectively reduce or increase size by adjusting the centre back seam. After a fitting with our Master Tailor we can also determine the perfect shape of the seat and raise or let down the fork when necessary. For a closer fit and neater silhouette we taper (narrow) trousers either fully or partly. For a subtle taper we would remove excess fabric from the inside leg seam. For a more drastic change we can reduce the leg width by removing fabric from both the inside and outside leg seams. We shorten trousers by hand so that the stitching is invisible from the outside. We can replace belt loops with more traditional side adjusters by using excess fabric from the hem of the trouser.

 

Services:

Lower Trouser waistband

Take in or let out Trouser waist and seat

Take in or let out Trouser waist, seat and fork

Shorten / lengthen Trouser with a plain hem

Shorten / lengthen Trouser with a turn up

Add tape to Trouser hems

Take in / let out Trouser seams

Install a front lining

Fully line trousers

Replace Trouser zip

Add Trouser brace buttons

Add Trouser belt loops

Add Trouser side adjusters

General Trouser repairs

 

 

 

JEANS ALTERATIONS


 

Unfortunately, most Jeans and Denim garments stretch once they have been worn several times. Even if you were completely happy with the fit at the time of the purchase you might find that your favourite jeans have become too baggy and no longer fit you very well. Fortunately, our highly experienced, talented tailors and seamstresses can easily fix this. Whether you have bought a pair of classic light denim jeans or decided on a pair of heavier loom-state selvedge denim, we have the expertise to alter your jeans to perfection! We will understand your preference and help you find the perfect fit to match your body type. Our tailoring experts can carry out basic alterations like hem shortening or more complex alterations like changing the rise of your jeans, lowering the waistband, taking in or letting out the waist, or completely changing the cut of your jeans by turning your boot-cut pair of denims into a pair of fashionable skinny jeans. Rolling or cuffing your jeans looks a bit dated nowadays, and the proper contemporary fit demands a little bit of length that creates a small break, or, if you prefer, just grazes the top of your shoes. So if you are seeking the contemporary fit simply ask our tailor or seamstress to help you find the perfect length. If your jeans are too long but you don’t want to lose the original hem we are able to retain a pre-worn finish by cutting away the original hem and reinstating it at the required length. Whether we are simply shortening your jeans or tapering them (making more narrow) we will pay close attention that the original stitching and thread colour is matched perfectly. We can also replace lost jean buttons, rivets and repair tears or make general repairs.

 

These are just some examples of jeans and denim alterations we can perform:

Lower Jeans waistband

Take in or let out Jeans waist and seat

Take in or let out Jeans waist, seat and fork

Shorten / lengthen Jeans with original hem

Take in / let out Jean seams

Replace Jeans zip

Replace Jeans rivets

Replace Jeans buttons

General Jeans repairs