Clothing Alterations &
Repairs in Ilford
Expert alterations and repairs by our on-site tailor, from trouser
hems to suits, dresses and zips.
Your Local Tailor in Ilford
Clothes rarely fit perfectly straight off the rack, and bodies change over time, so a good tailor makes all the difference. At Ilford Dry Cleaners, our experienced tailor has been altering and repairing clothes for over 8 years from our shop on Ilford Hill. Whether you need trousers taken up,a suit taken in, a dress adjusted for an occasion, or a broken zip replaced, we make your clothesfit and last. Altering and repairing what you already own is quicker and cheaper than replacing it,and kinder to the planet too. Bring it in and we will take a look.
Our Experience
Serving the local Ilford community with
excellence.
Alterations & Repairs We Offer
- Trousers
- Shortening and lengthening
- Taking in or letting out the waist
- Tapering the legs
- Jackets & Suits
- Sleeve shortening
- Taking in or letting out
- New lining
- Dresses & Skirts
- Shortening and hemming
- Taking in for a better fit
- Occasion and party dress
- Repairs
- New zips and zip repairs
- Seam and tear repairs
- Button replacement
Get the Perfect Fit at Ilford Dry Cleaners
Located in the heart of Ilford
A Better Fit, and Longer-Lasting Clothes
A well-fitted garment looks and feels completely different from one that is slightly too long, tooloose or too tight. A few small adjustments by a skilled tailor can make an off-the-peg suit ordress look like it was made for you. Alterations also help you keep the clothes you love: ratherthan replacing something because it no longer fits or has a broken zip, we can adjust or repair it,saving you money and cutting waste. Our tailor measures and fits carefully, so the finished resultlooks natural, not obvious
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do alterations cost?
It depends on the job. A simple trouser hem is inexpensive, while reshaping a suit jacket takes more time and skill and costs more. We will always give you a price before we start. Call 07774 694552 or pop in.
Can you take in a dress or suit that is too big?
Yes. Taking in dresses, jackets and trousers for a better fit is one of the most common jobs we do, including after weight change.
Do you repair or replace zips?
Yes. We replace broken zips and carry out zip repairs on trousers, jackets, dresses and more.
How long do alterations take?
Simple alterations are often quick, while more complex work takes longer. We will give you a timescale when you bring the item in, and we can sometimes help with urgent jobs.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Just bring your garment into the shop and, where needed, we will measure or fit it there and then. It helps to bring the shoes you will wear if you are having a hem or length adjusted.
Do you alter curtains?
Yes. We shorten and hem curtains as well as clothing.
Free Collection & Delivery in Ilford
Prefer not to travel? Ask about our collection and delivery, free on orders over £100, across Ilfordand the surrounding areas. For alterations we usually need to see or measure the garment, so pop inor call 07774 694552 and we will explain the best way to do it.
