Clothing alterations & repairs
A perfect fit, every time.
Professional clothing alterations and repairs in Morecambe, Lancaster and surrounding areas.
From everyday adjustments to those special pieces you want to fit just right, Helen’s Hems helps you get more from the clothes you love.
Morecambe Lancaster Surrounding areas
Popular alterations: Trouser shortening, Jeans hems, Dress alterations, Skirt hems, Zip replacements, Sleeve shortening, Taking in & letting out, Clothing repairs, Buttons & seams.
About Helen’s Hems
A little alteration can make a big difference.
At Helen’s Hems, the little details matter.
Whether it’s shortening a favourite pair of trousers, adjusting a dress for the perfect fit or repairing a well-loved garment, every alteration is approached with care and attention.
Serving Morecambe, Lancaster and the surrounding areas, Helen’s Hems offers a friendly, personal service to help your clothes fit better and last longer.
Services
Clothing alterations & repairs
From a trouser hem to a dress that needs taking in, here’s what Helen can help with. Not sure which category your garment falls into? Just ask.
01
Trousers & jeans
Trouser shortening, jeans alterations and zip replacements.
Trousers that are a little too long, a waistband that gapes or jeans with a broken zip are among the most common alterations. Hems are taken up to the length you want, whether that's a plain hem, a turn-up or jeans shortened while keeping the original worn-in hem, so they still look as they did when you bought them.
- Shortening and hemming
- Waist adjustments
- Tapering legs
- Zip replacement
- Repairs
02
Dresses & skirts
Dress and skirt alterations, from hems to a better fit.
A dress or skirt that almost fits can often be made to fit properly. Hems can be shortened on plain and lined garments, side seams taken in or let out where the seam allowance allows, straps adjusted so a neckline sits correctly, and broken zips replaced. Everything is discussed with you first, so you know exactly what will be done.
- Shortening hems
- Taking in or letting out
- Waist adjustments
- Strap adjustments
- Zip replacement
- General repairs
03
Jackets & coats
Jacket and coat alterations, including sleeves, fit and zips.
Sleeve length makes a big difference to how a jacket or coat looks. Sleeves can be shortened, a jacket taken in for a neater shape, and zips or buttons replaced so a good coat keeps going for another season. Minor repairs such as loose linings and small tears can also be sorted.
- Sleeve shortening
- Taking in or adjusting fit
- Zip replacement
- Button replacement
- Patches
- Minor repairs
04
Shirts & tops
Shirt and top alterations for a tidier, better fit.
Shirts and tops that are too long in the sleeve, loose at the sides or longer than you'd like can be adjusted so they sit comfortably. Hems can be shortened, sides taken in for a more tailored shape and missing or broken buttons replaced.
- Shortening sleeves
- Taking in sides
- Shortening hems
- Button replacement
- General repairs
05
General clothing repairs
Clothing repairs and sewing repairs for well-loved garments.
Sometimes a garment just needs a little attention: a split seam, a hem that has come down, a small hole or a button that's gone missing. Small sewing repairs like these are often quick to put right and can give your clothes a lot more wear.
- Broken seams
- Loose hems
- Buttons
- Small holes
- Stitching repairs
- Minor garment alterations
Price list
Clothing alteration prices, clearly set out.
Starting prices for the most common alterations and repairs. You’ll always get a quote before any work begins.
Trousers & jeans
- Shorten standard trousers
- £10
- Shorten jeans
- £10
- Shorten jeans, retaining original hem
- £15
- Shorten trousers with turn-ups
- £15
- Take in / adjust trouser waist
- from£15
- Taper trouser legs
- from£15
- Replace trouser zip
- from£15
- Repair seam / small hole
- from£5
Dresses & skirts
- Shorten plain skirt
- from£10
- Shorten plain dress
- from£15
- Shorten lined skirt
- from£15
- Shorten lined dress
- from£20
- Take in dress or skirt
- from£15
- Adjust straps
- from£10
- Replace standard zip
- from£15
- Repair seam
- from£5
Jackets & coats
- Shorten plain jacket sleeves
- from£20
- Shorten coat sleeves
- from£25
- Take in jacket
- from£25
- Replace jacket zip
- from£25
- Replace buttons
- from£2per button
- Jacket patches
- £15
- Minor repairs
- from£10
Shirts & tops
- Shorten shirt sleeves
- from£10
- Shorten top sleeves
- from£10
- Shorten shirt / top hem
- from£10
- Take in shirt / top sides
- from£15
- Replace buttons
- from£2per button
General repairs
- Sew on button
- from£2
- Repair small hole
- from£5
- Repair split seam
- from£5
- Repair loose hem
- from£5
- General stitching repairs
- from£5
Please note: All prices are starting prices and may vary depending on the garment, fabric, lining and complexity of the alteration. A quote will be provided before any work is carried out. Please get in touch if you require something not listed.
Why choose Helen’s Hems
Your clothes, in careful hands.
Personal service
A friendly, approachable service with attention to the individual garment.
Care & attention to detail
Every alteration is treated with care to achieve a neat, professional finish.
Competitive pricing
Clear, competitive starting prices with quotes provided before work begins.
Local service
Conveniently serving Morecambe, Lancaster and surrounding areas.
How it works
Three simple steps.
- 01
Get in touch
Tell Helen what needs altering. You can include photographs of the garment.
- 02
Receive a quote
Discuss the work required and receive a price before proceeding.
- 03
Perfect fit
Your garment is altered with care and attention to detail.
Contact
Let’s get the fit just right.
Have something that needs altering?
Get in touch with Helen to discuss your requirements or request a quote. Photos of the garment are always helpful.
- Telephone07872 057984
- LocationMorecambe, Lancaster & surrounding areas