Hems, waists, sleeves and small repairs.
How it works
Send me a photo of the garment on WhatsApp and I’ll tell you the price.
We meet in the centre of Vélez Rubio or Vélez Blanco, by appointment.
Ready in 3 to 5 days. I’ll message you when it’s done.
You pick up your clothes and pay in cash.
Prices
Length
Shorten trousers: €7
Lengthen trousers (let down hem): €7
Shorten skirt or dress: €9
Shorten sleeves, blouse or shirt: €8
Shorten sleeves, jacket: €13
Repair a loose hem: €4
Shorten jeans, original hem kept: €11
Width
Take in waist: €12
Let out waist: €12
Take in side seams: €12
Taper trouser legs: €12
Narrow sleeves: €10
Take in back or add darts: €12
Replace waistband elastic: €7
Repairs
Mend a hole or tear: €3 to €8
Fix an open seam: €3
Sew on a button: €1 per button
Make or repair a buttonhole: €2 each
Repair torn lining: €8
Replace a strap or loop: €3
Alterations
Trousers into shorts: €10
Remove sleeves: €9
Close up a pocket: €5
Add a new pocket: €12
Restyle a garment: from €15
Add an applique or decoration: from €4
Curtains (price per curtain)
Shorten curtains (hem): from 9 €
Lined or heavy curtains: from 12 €
No zip repairs or replacements. I don’t do invisible (blind) hems, so the hem stitching is visible on the front. For curtains, please send me the width and length.
Bigger jobs are quoted once I’ve seen the item.
About me
I’m Els and I live near Vélez Blanco. I enjoy sewing and I like clothes that fit well.