ALTER Tailoring & Dry Cleaning

Due to snow accumulation overnight with more expected snow and winds, ALTER WILL
BE CLOSED TODAY.

We hope everyone stays safe!

We will be closed on Monday October 2nd.

Wishing you a prosperous and joy-filled Eid, filled with moments of laughter, love, and togetherness.

Eid Mubarak from all of us at ALTER.

Easter Hours
Friday, April 7th CLOSED
Saturday, April 8th CLOSED
Monday, April 10th CLOSED

May your Easter be filled with cheerful moments and lots of joy. May you and your family be blessed with peace and prosperity!

It’s time for denim and ALTER is here to help you get your best fit!

Have a Jacket that needs a stitch? A skirt that needs a hem? Pants that need a euro hem? We can alter it all!

Bring your items by 1181 Larry Uteck and we would be happy to help you out!

SEW you soon!

Happy Monday!

It is the start of another week and spring is in the air!

Fun fact: Did you know each season has its own fashion colour?

One of the best things about fashion is looking out for all the beautiful colours the seasons bring! The colours this season are digital lavender, luscious red, sundial, tranquil blue and verdigris. Spring is also the time for soft bright colours such as baby blue, mint green, and yellow.

If you have these fabric colours laying around and are looking to make a fun shirt, skirt, pants etc. for spring time, bring it in to ALTER and our tailors would be more than happy to help you out!

SEW you soon!

It’s that time of year when the suns out longer which means, we can keep the curtains open longer! And what better way to do that than with a custom made curtain belt!

Here is a little behind the SEAMS work we did recently.

We took a few pieces of fabric and made curtain belts!

Curtain belts are great for keeping your curtains open and letting the sunshine allllll day long!

If you have extra fabric laying around, bring it in to ALTER and we will be happy to SEW what we can do for you!

With prom season just around the corner we know you need you need your dresses altered sooner rather than later. Our tailors at ALTER would be more than happy to help out!

Here are some services we can offer for your special night:

Sleeves
Straps
Letting out
Take in
Zippers
Linings
Mesh
Hemming
Stitching

And so much more!

If you would like to come in for a fitting book an appointment through our Facebook!

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ALTER is now taking bookings for fitting’s.

If you have a wedding, bridesmaid, prom dress, or suit that needs to be altered, click the book now button at the top of our page and let us know what you will be bringing in, the day and time you would like to come in, as well as your first and last name, and we will take care of the rest!

If you have any questions send us a message either through Facebook or through our instagram and we will be more than happy to help you out!

SEW you soon!

It's Friday AND it's St Patrick's Day so to celebrate we are bringing you another tip from our tailors!

Today we are sharing with you 6 things you may have not know our tailors can do!

1. Line a sheer top:
Sheer garments are beautiful and incredibly versatile – as you can use them in both casual and formal situations. However, when it comes to them being practical… let’s just say that there could be a tiny debate there. It can be hard to find another garment to wear underneath it that fits the exact shape of the sheer garment, making it harder to use. This is where our tailors can help you out. They can add lining any garment, and this includes all your beautiful see-through tops.

2. Increase a dress size:
This will very much depend on the type of the dress – but if it is a simple-cut, summer dress, our tailors can potentially give one or two sizes more, by adding a fringe of fabric on each side (of the desired width, according to how many centimetres you want to add). You’ll have to find a similar fabric to the dress, or choose a different colour on purpose and revamp the design a little bit, but the result will be fantastic. This is great for when you get those amazing-but-last-one garments at a department store sale for a bargain price.

3. Remove or add pockets:
This is actually pretty straightforward for our tailor, and can make a huge difference for a pair of pants. Sometimes jeans look better with back pockets – but sometimes they don’t. This is especially true with white pants or white jeans, that can often be a little bit translucid, but with a couple of pockets in the back, all good! And of course, they are also super handy. Up to you what your preference is – just know that our tailors are able to help you out with this one.

4. Transform wide-legged pant into slim fit ones:
It seems that pant fits come and go – there was a wide-leg craze a while back (the 60’s, then the 90’s) and although it seems they may be coming back, you have the option to turn that good old pair of pants into slim fit, it that’s what you want. It’s a bigger job – but our tailors should be able to do this.
In addition, they can also transform your jeans in ways you probably haven’t even fathomed. Change the waist size, the width of the ankles, and so much more.

5. Add a zipper:
Sometimes it’s definitely better to just add a zipper, rather than enduring the pain that it takes trying to fit a dress over your head. Zippers can be added to the side or the back of your garment – whichever you prefer. There are also options as to whether you’d like for it to be hidden or visible, according to the style you’re going for. Our tailors can also repair a broken zipper.

6. New neckline:
Our tailors are also able to create a new neckline on most tops. Thinking about those tees and how they could use a little trimming to show off some more skin? Or maybe a dress that looks perfect except for the neck? Totally possible to create a new one. You can turn a boring crew neck to a scoop neck, boat neck, one-shoulder style, and many more.
Tailors are also able to swap or turn around a shirt’s neck. For example, if you have a flannel shirt that you absolutely love but the neck looks a little bit old and faded, tailors are able to remove it and then put it on again, this time inside out, so the bit that was facing down previously now faces up. The colours look intense and brand new, and it’s also less likely to have suffered any damage to the fabric. Good as new!

7. Help with thigh tearing:
Reinforced pants and jeans in the inner thigh is sadly not yet a thing, even though many people struggle with this issue. You have your favourite pair of pants that suit you so well, so naturally you wear them a lot, only to discover one day that there is a tear on the inner thigh. Don’t let desperation get the best of you, though – our tailors can help patch it up and even reinforce the area, to prevent it from happening again.

We hope you enjoyed this tip from our tailor!

SEW you soon!

JOB ALERT:

ALTER is looking for a part time/full time shop manager to join our team!

We are looking for an individual who has a passion for fashion, exceptional customer service skills, is organized, has excellent time management skills, and works well as a team.

If this position sounds like a good fit for you, send us your resume to [email protected].

Happy International Women's day!

Today we celebrate all the women in our lives and of course, all the women who own small businesses such as ALTER.

Also, just a reminder that ALTER is open today until 6pm if you are looking to treat yourself to some alterations or dry cleaning on this special day!

SEW you soon!

ALTER will be closed today Friday, March 3rd due to the weather.

We will reopen tomorrow at 10am!

SEW you then!

Button up, its getting cold out there!

Buttons are one of the most annoying things to break on clothing and while most of the time it is an easy fix, other times you may need some extra help. That's where we come in!

Our tailors at ALTER can fix any button on any kind of clothing. Jackets, blazers, pants, and so much more!

Swing by ALTER at 1181 Larry Uteck and we will be more than happy to help out!

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Fun Fact Saturday!

It’s finally the weekend and to kick it off, we are giving you a fun fact about tailoring!

Did you know the art of tailoring began as early as the 12th century? The word “tailor” first appeared in The Oxford English Dictionary in 1297. The is the time people began to look at clothing as a way to accentuate the figure, instead of as a means of concealing it. And now, you can customize your clothing to have it any you want it!

So there ya have it! Keep your eyes peeled for more fun facts, tips from tailors, and lots more!

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Do you have an is-shoe you would like to ad-dress with a skirt you thought was a goner? Let us help!

Here we have a before and after of a skirt that was too tight at the waist. Our tailors added fabric to take it out and just like that, the skirt was wearable again!

This is just an example of all the wonderful things we can do for you at ALTER.

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Happy Thursday!

We are bringing you another tip from our tailors!

Today's tip is all about measuring!

Ever go in a tailor shop to have a piece of clothing altered and think "How do they get the exact measurement?"

Let us tell you!

This is how tailors measure when you get your clothing altered:

Waist - Measured at the narrowest point.

Hips - Measured at the broadest (largest) point.

Length (neck to waist) - Measured down the spine.

Length (waist to desired finished distance from floor) - Measured down the spine.

We hope this tip helps! Keep an out for more tips from our tailors!

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Happy Wednesday!

Just a reminder that we offer dry cleaning services on top of alterations!

Here's how it works:

- Drop off your items at 1181 Larry Uteck. This could be anything from clothing, winter jackets, bedding, etc.

- Wait 3 business days

- Pick up your items at the same place you dropped off

It's THAT simple and easy!

You can also drop off as many items as you need!

Come by ALTER Tailoring & Dry Cleaning and we would be happy to help!

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Happy Family Day!

We hope everyone has a great day spent the ones you love most!

A reminder that ALTER is closed today but will be open tomorrow at 9am for all your tailoring and dry cleaning needs!

SEW you then!

What is the hottest jacket to wear spruce up an outfit?

A blazer!

If you have a special event coming up, or simply just need your favourite blazer altered, we can help you out!

Our tailors can do everything from taking it out, hemming of sleeves, shortening, and so much more! We can also just simply send them off for dry cleaning if that is all you are needing as well!

Be sure to swing by ALTER tailoring located 1181 Larry Uteck for all your blazer needs.

SEW you soon!

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Hello Everyone!

Just a reminder that ALTER will be closed Monday, Feb 20th for family day!

We will re-open Tuesday, Feb 21st at 9am for all your tailoring and dry cleaning needs!

SEW you then!