The Zip Yard Ireland

Need some last-minute alterations for ? 🎸

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Don’t throw your beloved jeans out just yet, bring them in to us! 👖

📸 The Zip Yard Dublin 2

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Sometimes we spend so much time looking for a perfect outfit in the shops BUT it may already be in your wardrobe!

We can re-style an outfit to look completely different or just make a few tweaks to look fabulous! 👗👕👖

✨ Glow Up Your Garments! ✨

📍 Simple strappy long maxi dress made perfect for a special event

✂️ The dress was taken in to make it more fitted
✂️ A cape detail was added in similar fabric with satin inner finish and slit added on the leg

Book list done? ✅
New shoes ready? ✅
Uniform doesn't fit? 🙈

We can help you out! ✅

Fancy a €100 Schoolbooks.ie voucher & €50 of free alterations? 🎒 📚

Follow the instructions 👇🏻

💫 Sunday Makeover 💫

✂️ Handpicked three denims

✂️ Cut all fabric into pieces

✂️ Made measurements of the tote

✂️ Designed each side of the tote

✂️ Sewed our creation together

Hope you have a great August weekend folks! We are closed on Monday but back Tuesday for all your alterations needs!

Need some alterations before your next summer festival or gig? We'll sort you out... ⛺ 🎸

Sunday Inspiration! 💃🏻

This red dress was taken in, with black illusion panels added & peep holes cut out on waistline! ❤️

✨ Glow Up Your Garments! ✨
📍 Bridesmaid Dress
✂️ Removed traditional beaded bodice entirely
✂️ Used some of fabric from skirt to create a very simple and delicate strap detail
✂️ Created a long slit at the front
✂️ Used a loose belt to create a band

Wedding dress gathering dust in your wardrobe? 👰

Here’s some The Zip Yard team repurposed into christening gowns! 👶🏼

Leather jacket needing a bit of TLC? ❤️
We repair leather items including motorbike leathers!

🔄 Saturday Transformation! 🔄

✂️ Plain brown skirt transformed by adding a contrast illusion on the front, creating a beautiful silhouette

✂️ White shirt shortened & gold button detailing added on the band

Before 👉 Silk bandeau style wedding dress
Alteration 👍 Removed silk overlay & taken in sides of dress
👍 Created separate high neck jacket in detailed lace
👍 Handstitched stunning intricate trim to sleeves,neckline & hem.
👍 Finished at back with row of satin covered buttons

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Planning a trip to ? We're the best bet for alterations! 🏇

Bought an item of clothing you now regret? We offer an Express Alterations service! ⏳

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🗓 Throwback Thursday 🗓

Bridesmaid dress transformed into a jumpsuit by our store in Athlone!

Got a wedding coming up? 💒

We can take care of alterations for the bridal party! 👰

✨ Glow Up Your Garments! ✨
📍Festive dress made more casual & wearable
✂️ Removed obvious beaded collar
✂️Finished neckline with simple v-neck
✂️ Created simple but effective chiffon sleeve with cuff & utilised beading from neckline
✂️ Added chiffon sleeve & altered neckline

Need some alterations before your next summer festival or gig? We'll sort you out... ⛺ 🎸

Who can relate?

💒 Mother of the Bride Wedding Outfit Transformation 💒
Before 👉 winter-white sleeveless pencil dress
✂️ Cut neckline into V shape
✂️ Added stunning full length sleeve in black with n**e & peach flowers
✂️ Made more dramatic peplum feature in extravagant peach satin material

📸 Orange Dress
✅ Opened the middle of the dress
✅ Cut excess fabric to create the lace
✅ Sewed the lace into neckline
✅ Added an elastic waist band to top & skirt
✅ Created a slit, and hemmed the skirt

They say clothes maketh the man. We can handle the alterations. 👔

Need a tailor swift before your next summer festival or gig? We'll sort you out... ⛺ 🎸

Prolong the life span of your clothing by:

- upcycling pieces into something new

-repairing pieces

- & simply thinking before you buy 👏🏻✨

Got a new job? Some important meetings or a wedding coming up? We can give your suit a total makeover! 🤵‍♂️