Fitting Information

Choosing a seamstress to alter your garments should not be left up to chance.

If you would like to set up an appointment to discuss your sewing needs, you can do so on our contact us page or by calling (705)727-1327.

When can a garment be altered?

Before deciding to alter something, think carefully about the practicality and the amount of effort involved, and compare this with how much the garment is worth to you.

Simple alterations like shortening sleeves and hems are, of course, the easiest. When looking at whether this will be possible, look at the details of the garment to determine if they will be spoiled by the shortening process. For example, shortening a skirt with a vent may make the vent out of proportion to the rest of the skirt; however, the shortening may remove the need for the vent, and in this circumstance it might be sewn closed.

It is usually possible to make something smaller, as there will be fabric available. If, however, you have lost a great deal of weight and are thinking of having your suits made three of more sizes smaller, I would recommend against this.

The feasibility of making a garment larger depends on the size of the seam allowances, and whether the fabric can be taken from another part of the garment (e.g. the hem or facings) to insert. This all of course depends upon the final look once the inserts have been placed into the garment.