Alterations for Docklands
Hems, sleeves, waists and re-shaping by our in-house tailor, with honest advice on what is worth doing.
- About 4 km from Docklands to our showroom
- Two fittings with every order
- 20,000+ fabrics from Italian and Australian mills
Made only for you
Cut to your measurements, posture and taste rather than adapted from a standard size.
20,000+ fabrics
Wools, linens, cottons, mohair, tweeds and more, including Biella-woven Australian merino and cloths from Zegna, Dormeuil and Loro Piana.
In-house tailor
Adjustments after your second fitting are handled in our Richmond shop, usually within a week.
Measurements on file
Your pattern and alteration notes are saved, so your next order is quicker and simpler.
Alterations for Docklands clients
Our in-house tailor alters suits, jackets, trousers, shirts and overcoats at our Bridge Road shop in Richmond.
We will tell you what will make a real difference to the fit and what is not worth changing, and we confirm the price before starting.
Many Docklands clients wear a suit most days, so durable cloths and a reliable fit matter most.
Clients from the CBD and inner city often pop over on their lunch break or after work; Bridge Road is a short tram ride east.
Docklands is about 4 km from our showroom at 214 Bridge Road, Richmond.
If you are coming from Docklands, Melbourne CBD or North Melbourne, a weekday appointment is usually the quietest time to visit.
We see clients from across City of Melbourne, including Docklands (3008).
We don't hand your garment over until you're happy with the fit. Any adjustments are made by our in-house tailor.
Planning alterations from Docklands? Get a custom quote in a minute.
What is included
- Price confirmed before work starts
- Alteration by our in-house tailor
- Try-on when collected
- Fit assessment
Who it is for
- Anyone with a suit that almost fits
- Wedding guests
- Recent weight change
Garments we make for this
- Minor alteration (hem, sleeve, waist)
- Major alteration (re-shape or re-cut)
How it works
- 1
Book a fitting
Pick a time at our Bridge Road showroom. The first appointment takes about 45 minutes.
- 2
Design it together
We talk through the occasion, choose the cloth from 20,000+ fabrics, settle every style detail and take your measurements.
- 3
Second fitting
About four weeks later your garment is ready to try on. We check the fit and mark any final adjustments.
- 4
Wear and reorder
Final tweaks are made in-house, usually within a week. Your measurements stay on file for next time.
We come to you
Can’t get to Richmond from Docklands?
Ask about our travelling tailor. We bring the fabric samples, style advice and measuring tape to your home or office, then arrange your second fitting with you.
What affects the price
Every order is quoted individually. These are the main things that change it:
- Type of alteration
- Garment construction
- Number of items
- Turnaround needed
Any figure we show is an estimate. The final price is confirmed after your details are checked.
Alterations questions
Do you alter garments not made by you?
Yes. Our in-house tailor alters suits, jackets, trousers, shirts and overcoats.
How long do alterations take?
It depends on the work. Tell us when you need it and we will confirm at drop-off.
Will you tell me the price first?
Yes. We confirm the price before any work starts.
Can every garment be altered?
Not always. We will tell you honestly if an alteration will not give you the result you want.
Do you hire suits?
No. We do not offer suit hire. Every garment is made for the person who wears it.
Where are your fabrics from?
We hold over 20,000 fabrics, including Australian merino woven in Biella, Italy, and cloths from mills such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Dormeuil and Loro Piana.
How much will it cost?
Every order is quoted individually because the fabric, style and number of pieces change the price. Send your details and we will come back with a custom quote. The final price is confirmed after your details are checked.
Do you look after clients from Docklands?
Yes. Docklands clients visit our Richmond showroom regularly. Our showroom is on Bridge Road in Richmond. We welcome clients from anywhere in Melbourne and beyond, and once your measurements are on file, reorders are simple wherever you live.
We don't hand your garment over until you're happy with the fit. Any adjustments are made by our in-house tailor.
Alterations near Docklands
- Melbourne CBD
- North Melbourne
- Southbank
- South Melbourne
- Carlton
- Kensington
- Port Melbourne
- Albert Park
Our showroom is on Bridge Road in Richmond. We welcome clients from anywhere in Melbourne and beyond, and once your measurements are on file, reorders are simple wherever you live.