9 Alterations & Repairs Services To Know
The Bag Spa
Restoration of luxury leather goods requires special expertise, and The Bag Spa offers just that. It works with top industry technicians to match their impeccable skills to the latest state-of-the-art technology. The perfect choice for luxury repairs.
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The Seam
The Seam’s ethos is to focus and care for what we already own rather than consuming more. To that end, it connects you with a local studio or person who provides live updates during the repair journey. It also works with big businesses to offer exceptional garment care and repair services at scale.
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Clothes Doctor
From as little as £6.50, Clothes Doctor will carry out any repairs and alterations to your clothes remotely. Simply send pieces in a jiffy bag and usually around a week later, they’ll send them back exactly as you’d expect. If you’re interested in learning how to do your own repairs, the site also offers sewing starter kits with plenty of video tutorials to walk you through the process.
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Design Blender
Ever wanted to reinvent something in your wardrobe? Design Blender will do just that – offering a bespoke service that allows clients to bring in an existing piece, the site’s clever seamstresses will work to turn it into something more modern, breathing life into older clothes that might otherwise end up thrown away. There’s also a selection of pre-loved and repurposed pieces available to buy on site, offering a more unique and sustainable way to shop.
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Jeeves of Belgravia
Having held a royal warrant since 1980, you can be sure your clothes are in safe hands with Jeeves. With a complimentary pick-up and delivery service (which is also bookable on their website), they promise to clean, alter and restore some of the most treasured pieces in your wardrobe – from jackets to dresses and even shoes and bags.
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I Hate Ironing
If you need something cleaned or altered fast, I Hate Ironing serves almost all areas of London with a convenient collection and drop off service that can be booked online. What’s more, if your items are collected before 10am, they’ll drop your dry cleaning back the same evening, with repairs and alterations also taking as little as 48 hours.
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The Wardrobe Curator
Located in southwest London, The Wardrobe Curator does more than just clothing alterations – with over 30 years’ experience, founder Julia and her highly skilled team will visit your home and take anything that needs altering, remodelling and repairing, so your wardrobe is as functional and hard-working as it can be. If it’s good enough for the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Elle Macpherson (whose glowing testimonials you can read on site), it’s probably worth it.
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Sojo
This app connects users to local seamsters or tailoring businesses, as well as offering a collection and delivery service. Just enter your postcode and decide which service best suits your needs.
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The Restory
Got a designer bag or shoes in need of some TLC? The Restory specialises in repairs of luxury leather goods. Through cleaning, conditioning or re-heeling, its mission is to have you fall in love with your favourite pieces all over again.
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