Alterations for Malvern
Hems, sleeves, waists and re-shaping by our in-house tailor, with honest advice on what is worth doing.
- About 6 km from Malvern 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 Malvern clients
Common jobs include hemming trousers, shortening sleeves, taking in waists and adjusting jackets.
Our in-house tailor alters suits, jackets, trousers, shirts and overcoats at our Bridge Road shop in Richmond.
Families in Malvern often come to us for weddings, school formals and milestone events.
Eastern suburbs clients often book a weekend fitting so there is no rush.
Malvern is about 6 km from our showroom at 214 Bridge Road, Richmond.
We also see plenty of clients from nearby Armadale, Caulfield and Malvern East.
We see clients from across City of Stonnington, including Malvern (3144).
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 Malvern? Get a custom quote in a minute.
What is included
- Alteration by our in-house tailor
- Try-on when collected
- Fit assessment
- Price confirmed before work starts
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 Malvern?
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.
What if the fit is not right at the second fitting?
We do not hand your garment over until you are happy with the fit. Our in-house tailor makes the adjustments.
Do you keep my measurements?
Yes. Measurements, patterns and alteration notes are kept on file, which makes repeat orders faster and usually removes the need for multiple fittings.
I live outside Richmond. Can I still order?
Of course. Clients visit our Bridge Road showroom from all over Melbourne and beyond, and once your measurements are on file, reorders are simple wherever you are.
Do you look after clients from Malvern?
Yes. Malvern 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 Malvern
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.