PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Clothing Alterations cost in the UK
£7–£100 per item. Typically £20.
A clothing alteration costs £7 to £100 per item, and about £20 is typical for jobs such as a new zip or shortening a plain dress. Simple hems cost least; lined garments, take-ins and coat relining cost the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does clothing alterations cost in the UK?
| Low end | £7 | a simple trouser hem |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £20 | what most people pay |
| High end | £100 | relining a coat or altering a lined dress |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Type of alteration — a simple hem costs far less than taking in a lined dress
- Lining — lined garments take longer because the lining is altered too
- Fabric — silk, leather and stretch fabrics need more care, so the alteration costs more
- Hand finishing — invisible hand-stitched hems cost more than machine hems
- Turnaround — urgent alterations for an event carry a premium
- Location — London alteration shops charge more than those in other cities
WHAT YOU GET
What a clothing alterations booking includes
Takes: From while-you-wait hems to about a week for complex work. Not included: Dry cleaning, new fabric or trims and bridal alterations are usually priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common clothing alterations
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How to pay less
- Bring several clothing alterations at once, as some shops discount bundles
- Choose a machine hem rather than a hand-stitched hem when it will not show
- Allow a normal turnaround to avoid express clothing alteration charges
Before you book
- Bring the shoes or underwear you will wear with the garment to the fitting
- Ask for a clear price before the alteration starts
- Check how long the alteration will take if you need it for an event
- Point out delicate fabrics and any stains or damage when you drop off clothing for alterations
Clothing Alterations cost: questions people ask
Usually £7 to £100 per item, with about £20 for jobs like a new zip or shortening a dress. Lined garments cost more.
Simple hems can be done the same day or within a few days. Complex work and busy seasons can take a week or more.
Most can, but there are limits. Letting out depends on the seam allowance, and some fabrics show old stitch lines.
Yes. Many shops price each item separately but will fit them in one visit, and some offer a bundle discount.
Dry cleaning, new fabric and trims are separate. Bridal work is priced on its own.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK alteration cost guides and seamstress price lists. Ask your tailor for a quote.
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