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Alterations & repairs

Tailoring in Zürich

Trousers shortened, sleeves adjusted, zips replaced, seams repaired — usually done in 48 hours, no appointment needed.

5.0 / 5 Opening hours: 08:00–19:00
  • No appointment needed for alterations
  • Fixed price at the fitting, fitting is free
  • Usually ready in 48 hours
The alterations workbench with fabric and tools
A blazer being pinned in at the side seam on the dress form
A button being sewn onto a cuff by hand
  • 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.
Areas

What we alter for you

Alterations, repairs and occasion wear, all in-house. For most jobs you need no appointment.

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  • Alterations

    Trousers shortened, sleeves adjusted, waist altered.

    To alterations
  • Repairs

    Zips, seams, buttons, linings.

    To repairs
  • Evening dress alterations

    Evening, ball and bridal wear altered with fittings.

    Evening wear
What we work on

Women's and men's, everyday and one-off

We alter trousers, jeans, skirts, dresses, shirts, blouses, jackets and coats — everyday clothes just as carefully as expensive one-offs.

  • Trousers shortened and altered
  • Sleeves shortened
  • Waist and width adjusted
  • Zips replaced
  • Seams, holes, buttons
  • Linings replaced
A button being sewn onto a cuff by hand

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

Tailoring price list

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

Small jobs

Curtains, per metre
from CHF 15
Button sewn on
from CHF 3
Press stud
CHF 15
Seam closed
CHF 10

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

076 501 73 31
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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

Come in — and bring the shoes.

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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