Expert Tailoring
Repair & Alterations
Hand-finished hems, zips and resizing carried out in-house, not sent elsewhere. Our tailors work on-site, so your garment never leaves the building until the job is done, from a quick trouser hem to a full jacket resize.
Why Choose This Service
What you get with Repair & Alterations
On-Site Tailors
Alterations and repairs are stitched by hand at our own bench on Holloway Road, not outsourced to a third party you'll never meet.
Hems, Zips & Resizing
From a simple trouser hem to a full jacket resize or invisible mend, we handle everyday repairs and bigger tailoring jobs alike, on suits, coats and dresses.
Fitted, Not Guessed
A quick fitting at the counter, pinned while you wait where needed, means alterations come back the way you actually need them — not an approximation.
Our Process
How repairs & alterations work at Chambio
Every job starts with a proper fitting, not a guess at the counter.
Bring It In
Bring the garment (ideally with the shoes or accessories you'll wear it with) so we can see exactly what's needed.
Fitting & Quote
We pin, measure or assess the repair on the spot and give you a price and timeframe before any work begins.
Hand-Finished Work
Our on-site tailor carries out the hem, zip, resize or repair by hand at the bench.
Collect & Try On
Try it on when you collect — if anything needs a final tweak, we'll sort it there and then.
The Details
What's included, and good to know
What's included
- Trouser, skirt and dress hemming
- Zip replacement on trousers, skirts, jackets and bags
- Waist, shoulder and sleeve resizing on suits and coats
- Invisible mending, patching and button replacement
- In-person fitting before work starts on any bigger job
Good to know
- Turnaround depends on the job — a simple hem can often be same-day, a full jacket resize typically takes longer
- Prices are quoted after a look at the garment, not guessed over the phone
- Bring the shoes you'll wear with a hemmed garment for the most accurate length
- Leather and suede repairs are handled through our specialist leather care service
Questions
Repair & Alterations FAQs
How much does an alteration cost?
It depends on the job — a hem costs less than a full jacket resize. We look at the garment and give you a firm price at the fitting, before any work begins.
How long will my alteration take?
Simple jobs like hems can often be turned around the same day or next day. Bigger tailoring work, such as resizing a coat, usually takes longer — we'll give you a timeframe at the fitting.
Do you alter wedding dresses or formalwear?
Yes, we take on formalwear alterations. Given the fabric and fit involved, we recommend booking a fitting well ahead of the date you need it for.
Can you repair leather items too?
Leather and suede repairs are handled through our dedicated leather & suede care service, which uses different tools and techniques to standard fabric alterations.
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