Clothing, Dress, Bridal Wear Dresses, Denim Jeans, Suit Alteration Services
We offer a full range of alteration services from simple button sewing and small repairs to much larger alterations such as re lining of jackets, coats and trousers etc...
We have full changing room facilities and can personaly 'pin up' all clothing before alterations are carried out, to give you an idea of what you garment will look like once the alteration has been carried out.
MOST COMMON ALTERATION WORK
TROUSERS / JEANS
Shorten legs of trousers or jeans
Shorten legs with tapes of trousers
Shorten legs Retro style of jeans
Shorten legs with turn-ups of trousers
Patch one side of crutch area of trousers or jeans
Shorten legs with turn-ups and tapes of trousers
Patch double sides of crutch area of trousers or jeans
Shorten legs with splits of trousers
Lengthen legs of trousers or jeans
Lengthen legs with tapes of trousers
New zips of trousers or jeans
Taper thighs of trousers or jeans
Taper thighs thro’ crutch of trousers or jeans
Taper from knee of trousers or jeans
Taper and shorten legs of trousers or jeans
Take in waist of trousers or jeans
Let out waist of trousers
Concealed zip replacement of trousers or jeans
Fully line trousers of trousers
Repair to side pocket of trousers or jeans
Half line trousers of trousers
JACKETS
Shorten sleeves of suit jacket
Lengthen sleeves of suit jacket
Shorten length of suit jacket
Take in side seams of suit jacket
Let out side seams of suit jacket
Chip shoulders of suit jacket
(Taper body on jackets, for more tailored fitted cut)
Please click on this link to see Michael in action on Channel 4 TV program This Old Thing
In which Michael slimmed down a very boxy ill fitting suit, to something a lot slimmer and much more modern look. Plus a nice pocket square to accompany it.
DRESSES
Shorten length of dress
Shorten lining of dress
Taper side seams of dress
New zips in dresses
Flower girl dress alterations
SKIRTS
Shorten length of skirt
Shorten lining of skirt
Taper of skirt
Re-line of skirt
New zips in skirt (also invisible)
BRIDAL WEAR ALTERATIONS ALSO UNDERTAKEN
Taper side seams of bridal wear
Shorten length of bridal wear
Taper side seams with bones in side areas of bridal wear
(please note, the only bridal wear we dont alter, is the large 'princess' type wedding dress's due to space in our work rooms)
We are willing to undertake any other alterations and repair work upon discussion
Restyling Services
Revitalise those outfits which are no longer in fashion or don't fit comfortably anymore., maybe you have lost a lot of weight recently and have some clothing/suits which are too large. We can re style most garments to fit to your new size. Prices do vary so please visit and we can give an exact quotation.
Express Alteration Service
Our express service is famous in the city centre of Manchester, for our extremely quick and professional service. We realise people travel from all over the north west to come to us, so we will always fit you into our working day.
Some alterations such as shortening legs, re-hemming trousers, button repairs, zip repairs, seam repairs can be done within a 30 minute turnaround! Even larger alterations such as shortening jacket sleeves or tapering jacket side seams can be returned on the same day! (And Still No Extra Charge For This Superb Service)
Mail Order Alteration Service
We also offer a mail order alteration service if you cannot visit our Manchester shop. You need to send your garment with instructions on your required alteration. If you could send either by recorded delivery using Royal Mail or by a courier, we will then take payment using a credit/debit card over the phone or by you inclosing a cheque together with the garment. All we ask is that you ring or email and tell us what you are sending so we can work out an estimate of cost for the alteration or repair work
PLEASE SEE CONTACT PAGE (TOWARDS THE BOTTOM HALF) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO RECIEVE THIS SERVICE
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James Personal Tailor & Son For All Your Alteration & Repair Work Needs, To All Clothing, Suits, Shirts, Dresses, Skirts, Trousers, Denim, Jeans, Jackets etc.. being located in Manchester city centre we are only a short distance away from local areas such as Wilmslow, Cheadle, Stockport, Salford, Bury, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham, Wigan, Warrington, Worsley, and only 30 minutes away from Liverpool, Chester. 60 Minutes from Birmingham, Stoke on Trent, Cardiff. 3 hours from London, Edinburgh, Glasgow
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