Articles about: Looks for Less
An Almost Invisible Mend
Isn’t it annoying when your favourite garment gets a hole in the wash? There may be a solution (this repair was made at our Richmond store). Try us - you’ll never know if you don’t ask.
Another Leather Jacket Saved
Excellent two step repair by Ernest at our Fountain Gate store - first, the side of the torn pocket was fixed; and then, the large tear under the pocket. Fantastic result – the tear is barely
April Alteration Of The Month
Kerry is a mad keen St Kilda Supporter who wanted something special to wear to her 21st birthday that reflected her passion for the Saints and would come within her budget. She came to
August Alteration Of The Month
Our alteration of the month for August goes to Simone, one of our talented dressmakers at our Camberwell store. This client came in with her mother's wedding dress, and wanted the
Black Is The New Black
One of our very happy customers from our St Kilda store looking amazing. We love it when our customers share their happiness with us. Great, last minute emergency, work by Kate.
Boxing Day Bargains?
Successful shopping at the Boxing Day sales? If something you’ve bought isn’t quite the right size, bring it to us and we’ll create the perfect fit.
Couch Cover It
Is there no end to the talents of our Alter It professionals? Look at these before and after photos to see the brand new couch cover sewn by Frances at our Camberwell store. The
Creative Way To Add Sparkle To Your Wardrobe
The team at Alter It Fountain Gate recently enjoyed helping their customer to add some sparkle to her wardrobe. A layer of sequin fabric was sewn onto plain singlet tops to create sensational custom
Custom Made Wedding Dress
Lucy at our South Melbourne Store made this beautiful wedding outfit for a bride who had seen a photo of a similar dress online.
Discount Uniform Alterations
Get ready for school with our 15% discount off uniform alterations. For our store locations click here.
Exquisite Wedding Dress
Our Malvern store loves being creative - talented dressmaker Maria designed and made this exquisite wedding dress from fabric supplied by the bride.
Feeling The Cold?
Feeling the cold? If your puffer jacket has a tear, now is the time to come and see us. Ernest at our Fountain Gate store recently saved a jacket by restuffing and repairing the
From "Nana" Cardigan To Modern Cardigan
Creative work by Santha at our Hawthorn store. By replacing the buttons with a zip, a favourite cardigan was converted to give a fresh look to so many outfits.
Get Your Coat Ready For Winter
Is your winter coat ready to wear? If not bring it in and we can dry clean it, repair it, button it, zip it, or remodel it.
Gorgeous Melbourne Spring Day
It's a gorgeous Melbourne spring day today. Now's a good time to bring us anything from your spring wardrobe that needs altering.
How To Get The Perfect Tie
We can make a custom tie for your special occasion. Like the Australia Flag tie recently made at our Fountain Gate store. Perfect for Australia Day celebrations.
How To Turn A Skirt Into A Dress
Yes – you read that correctly! Dipika at Alter It Richmond has transformed this maxi skirt into a summery dress by carefully unpicking the seams and reusing the fabric.
How To Upcycle Your Wedding Dress
Did you know that we can alter your wedding dress so that you can wear it again? We love what Santha at Alter It Hawthorn has done to transform our customer’s red wedding dress. The dress has been
Internet Purchase Too Small?
When an internet purchase is the wrong size – we can help. A customer at our Richmond store purchased a dress online, but the dress that arrived was too small. Dipika, our talented
Internet Wedding Dress
Find the dress you love on the internet and we'll make it perfect for you. Just like Adeline did for her wedding dress and veil. Adeline was married in March. Santha King, franchisee at our Hawthorn
It Happens
It happens! But we can fix it. From split seams in jeans to unnoticeable repair. Sew many miracles from the team at Alter It Fountain Gate.
Jeans Too Ripped?
There can be such a thing as jeans that are too ripped! Santha at our Hawthorn store has a great solution – a lace patch from the inside. Looks so good you’ll hope your jeans need repairing.
July Alteration Of The Month
Melissa Waite is a professional singer and belly dancer who came to our Camberwell store wanting an outfit that would jingle while she danced and shimmied during her performances. She brought
Leather Jacket Saved
This torn leather sleeve has been repaired so expertly by Ernest at our Fountain Gate store that it’s hard to believe that the jacket was previously unwearable. Great save!
Looks For Less: Capri Pants
With a little clothing alteration from Alter It, you can embrace this fashion trend for less. Harking back to the ladylike style of the fifties and sixties, the capri pant (or cropped
May Alteration Of The Month
This month's winning alteration of the month is from our lycra ladies at Alter It South Melbourne. Company Hydralyte Sports had their corporate polo shirts transformed into Tour
Melbourne Op Shop Tours
Everyone wants to look chic in stylish outfits, deck out their place in unique and period homewares, shop sustainably, support charities and guard their hip pocket from the unrelenting mark-ups in
Perfect Jeans Fit
Love jeans, but can't seem to find the perfect fit? We're here to help.
Perfect Wedding Dress
Nice work by Kere White at our St Kilda store who recently received an email from bride Lauren: “Thank you for all your brilliant help with my wedding dress recently. You transformed it from
Pocket Repair On Jacket
Another miracle from Ernest at our Fountain Gate store. Ernest was able to replace this jacket’s torn pocket using fabric from the inside of the pocket, and then making a replacement lining for the
Purplicious Dress
Sam, a talented dressmaker/costume maker at our St Kilda store, created this dress. Hasn’t she done a beautiful job?
Teddy Bear Surgery
We’re happy to report that this well loved teddy bear has survived surgery and has returned home to be adored by our grateful customer. From worn out to dapper - how handsome he is now! Thanks go
The Clothing Exchange: Fashion Swap Meet
The Clothing Exchange - A sustainable fashion swap meet! The Clothing Exchange is a professional swapping service that promotes the simple notion of swapping instead of shopping for a
Trash The Dress Regret?
Lace on your wedding dress ruined? We may be able to help. Dipika at our Richmond store can expertly mend lace on an otherwise ruined dress.
Unique Patchwork Jacket
We adore this photo that captures a special moment from our customer Esther’s wedding day. The patchwork jacket worn by the bride’s mother was created by Santha at our Hawthorn store. Thank you
Vintage Wedding Dress Transformation
Another gorgeous wedding dress alteration by Alter It St Kilda. Kere transformed Joh’s mother’s vintage wedding dress into a stunning dress for Joh’s wedding day.
We Mend Soft Toys
We don’t just rescue clothing at Alter It! We also do shoulder reconstructions for gorillas!
Wow What A Wedding Dress
Vanessa Orrego is over the moon with her just completed wedding dress. The dress was made from scratch, with no pattern, by the talented Kere White at our
