The Most Trusted Tailor Doncaster Has To Offer

Tailors are expert garment alteration specialists who use their extensive knowledge of fabrics, construction techniques and fit to modify clothing for a personalised, flattering appearance. They can shorten or lengthen hemlines, take in or let out seams, adjust sleeves, and perform a variety of other alterations to ensure a garment fits the client’s body perfectly.

The time it takes to alter a garment or suit depends on the complexity of the alterations and our current workload. Simple suit alterations and bespoke tailoring are typically completed within 24 hours, with our expert tailors providing fast turnaround for most services.

Whether you need last-minute alterations for a special event or a dinner celebration, or you’re looking to have an entire bridal party outfitted, Looksmart Alterations offers swift and expert tailoring services to help you look your best.

We assess your suit or clothing and consider your requests before determining the cost of the alteration. Here’s how we do it:

Type of Alteration
Altering everyday clothing is simpler than altering a wedding dress. Shortening or taking in a suit is easier than lengthening or letting it out.

Number of Alterations
The more jobs needed, the higher the cost. A suit needing only one alteration (like hemming) costs less than one needing multiple adjustments (like fitting, taking in, and shortening).

Condition and Age
The condition and age of the suit affect the cost. New suits are easier to alter, while older, worn-out suits might need more repairs. Matching fabrics for lengthening or letting out old suits can be challenging and costly.

Fabric Type
The type of fabric influences the cost. Delicate materials like silk and lace are harder to work with and may incur extra costs.

Extra Details
Adding details like beading, tulle, and embroidery enhances the look but adds to the cost. The complexity of these additions will also impact the price.

Tailors and seamstresses both work with fabric and garments, but their areas of expertise differ. Tailors specialise in altering existing clothing to achieve a custom fit, while seamstresses typically focus on sewing new garments from scratch or performing highly detailed sewing tasks such as embroidery or intricate pattern work.

Yes, a skilled tailor can definitely take in the seams of your suit jacket and trousers to achieve a slimmer, more streamlined fit. This is one of the most common alterations tailors perform. By carefully removing fabric from the sides, back, and shoulders, they can carefully refine the silhouette to better complement your body shape. The key is maintaining the original design and proportions of the garment while slimming the overall appearance.

A seamstress sews clothes and fabrics, while a tailor focuses on altering outfits to fit a customer. Our Doncaster tailors also offer dressmaking services, creating tailor-fitted clothes, though most of our work involves hemming and mending.

We specialise in bespoke suits, dresses, and ball gowns, as these often require custom alterations to achieve the perfect fit for your body shape.

Loose threads and seams can ruin your style and confidence, especially in front of an audience. Our seamstress and master tailors not only alter your suits but also perfect every detail to boost your confidence.

We restyle and repair all types of garments without leaving a trace. With our services, your pre-loved and off-the-rack clothes will fit perfectly, making you look and feel great.

For valuable dresses or suits needing flawless repairs, we offer invisible mending at many locations. Our technique involves reweaving individual threads from the garment’s interior to seamlessly fix tears, rips, or holes.

Once we’re done with the alteration, we can dry-clean your garment at an additional cost.

We can offer dry cleaning for delicate fabrics like suede, silk, velvet, satin, premium wool, and cashmere. Trust us with your perfectly fitted suit, and pick it up within days in fresh and pristine condition.

At Looksmart Alterations, we’re proud of our stellar reputation for high-quality work and exceptional service. We offer a quadruple guarantee on all your garments and alterations to ensure your satisfaction:

 
Remember, claims against these guarantees must be made within 4 weeks from the date of receipt.