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Have your clothes altered

A garment that fits looks more expensive than one that was expensive. We adjust length and width, usually in 48 hours.

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  • Trousers shortened from CHF 20
  • Sleeves shortened from CHF 20
  • Waistband and sides from CHF 25
A blazer being pinned in at the side seam on the dress form
The hem of a pair of wool trousers being pinned with chalk and pins
A sleeve being pinned on the cutting table
  • Fixed price before the work You know the price before we start.
  • Express on request 48 hours as standard, faster when needed.
  • Collection and delivery In Zürich, on request.
  • Environmentally sound Modern machines, tested products.
  • Insured in our care Every piece is insured while it is with us.
Most common jobs

The three alterations we do every day

Trousers, sleeves and waist make up most of what we do. The fitting and the fixed price cost you nothing.

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  • Trouser shortening

    Simple hem from CHF 20, jeans original hem CHF 25.

    Shorten trousers
  • Sleeve shortening

    Shirt from CHF 20, jacket CHF 40, working placket CHF 55.

    Shorten sleeves
  • Waist adjustment

    Waistband and sides in or out, from CHF 25.

    Adjust the waist
Principle

We will tell you when an alteration is not worth it

Not every garment can take every alteration. If there is no seam allowance, or the cut works against it, we say so instead of taking your money.

  • Free fitting, pinned on you
  • Fixed price before the work
  • Original hem retained where possible
  • Second fitting if needed
  • Women's and men's
  • Usually in 48 hours
The hem of a pair of wool trousers being pinned with chalk and pins

How it works

  1. 01

    Come in

    Bring the garment along — ideally put it on for a moment.

  2. 02

    Talk it through

    We look at what is possible together, and tell you the price.

  3. 03

    The work

    We alter or repair — by hand wherever that is what it takes.

  4. 04

    Collection

    Usually within 48 hours; bespoke work takes longer.

Price list

Alteration prices

These prices apply to standard items in normal condition. If hand work is needed on top, you hear it at drop-off, not at collection.

Trouser alterations

Shorten or lengthen, simple hem
CHF 20
Shorten with kick tape
CHF 25
Shorten with turn-up
CHF 25
Shorten with a vent
CHF 25
Jeans, original hem retained
CHF 25
Lengthen with a false hem
CHF 30
New zip, zip included
CHF 35
Waistband in or out
CHF 30
Taken in at the sides
CHF 30

Jacket alterations

Sleeves shortened or lengthened
CHF 40
Sleeves shortened, with vent
CHF 55
Leather sleeves adjusted
CHF 80
Taken in or let out at the sides
CHF 40
Body shortened
CHF 55
Body shortened, with back vent
CHF 60

Shirt & blouse alterations

Sleeves shortened, simple
from CHF 20
Sleeves shortened, with placket
CHF 37
Sleeves shortened, original placket
CHF 40
Taken in or let out at the sides
from CHF 25
Hem shortened, simple
from CHF 20
Hem shortened, original finish
from CHF 30
Hem shortened, T-shirt or polo
from CHF 25

Skirt alterations

Shortened, simple
from CHF 25
Shortened, with a vent
from CHF 30
Waistband taken in
CHF 30
Sides adjusted, unlined
CHF 35
Sides adjusted, lined
CHF 37
New zip, zip included
from CHF 35

Dress alterations

Shortened, simple
from CHF 35
Shortened, with a vent
from CHF 45
Sides adjusted, unlined
CHF 35
Sides adjusted, lined
from CHF 45
New zip, zip included
from CHF 45

Coat alterations

Sleeves shortened or lengthened
from CHF 50
Taken in or let out at the sides
from CHF 50
Body shortened
from CHF 55
Body shortened, with back vent
from CHF 60

All prices in CHF including VAT. For unusual materials or heavy soiling we name the fixed price before we start.

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FAQ

Questions about alterations

Not covered here? Call us — you get an answer in a minute rather than through a form.

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How long does an alteration take?

Most work is done in 48 hours. Small repairs such as a button or a seam are often faster.

Do I need an appointment?

Not for alterations and repairs — just walk in. For wedding dress alterations we book you a slot.

What does a fitting cost?

Nothing. We pin it, show you the result and name the fixed price before any work begins.

Are my garments insured?

Yes. Every garment left with us is insured for the whole time it is in our care.

No appointment, no forms

Try it on, pin it, done.

Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or just walk into the atelier at Idastrasse 1. You get a fixed price before any work starts.

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