Fittings and alterations
Sewing magic for a custom fit tailored to you.
Garment alterations
Are you looking for a way to make sure your outfit fits perfectly for that upcoming special occasion? Or maybe your everyday wardrobe needs some love and repair? Our alterations service is here to help!
There are so many benefits to mending and adjusting your clothes but making those alterations can often be complex and time-consuming. Don't worry, we're here to help with our custom alterations! All you need to do is book a fitting appointment and bring in the garment you want to be adjusted and Sally will work her sewing magic.
Your alterations guide.
1. Book your fitting first
Every alteration starts with a fitting. We don’t give estimates before fittings because the cost depends entirely on the work involved and how your garment sits on you.
At your appointment, we’ll assess your garment, chat through what you’d like changed, and give you the most accurate price possible so there are no surprises, just honest advice and expert care.
2. Timing and turnaround
Turnaround times depend on your timeline. Bridal, formal and special event garments are always prioritised so they’re ready when you need them. Everyday alterations are worked around those dates, unless you request a specific completion date when booking. If timing is important, just let us know, we’re always happy to chat it through.
3. While we’re sewing…
Once your garment is with us, we usually won’t send updates while we’re sewing. Most days we’re buried under fabric, thread and pins, with a lot of love stitched into every piece.
If another fitting is needed, we’ll let you know (usually for bridal clients). Otherwise, the next time you hear from us will be when your garment is ready for collection.
We work on over 400 garments each year (alongside teaching sewing lessons too!), so if you don’t hear from us straight away, please don’t worry, your garment is being carefully looked after.
4. Ready for collection
As soon as your item is finished, we’ll send you a message. From there, it’s simply a matter of booking a quick collection time and taking your beautifully altered garment home.
Types of alterations
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Your special day deserves the perfect fit, and we’re here to help! Our alterations service provides custom tailoring for whatever customisations your garment requires so you feel comfortable and confident. We can also provide garment alterations for your bridal party.
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We know that every body is different which is why we offer custom alterations to make sure your outfit is tailored to your unique body-type and style. From adjusting the straps, customising the bodice or hemming the skirts, we can ensure you garment fits like a glove for your event.
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We understand that sometimes our favourite pieces of clothing need a little bit of love and care. That's why we offer a wide range of alteration and repair services to fit your needs so that your clothes fit you! Whether its hemming, repairs, zip replacement, mending and patching, Sally can work her magic on your threads.
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Our uniform service provides a variety of alterations for all your school uniform needs. From hemming school pants, skirts and dresses, customising the fit, replacing zips, mending holes or repairing panama hats we have you covered so that your kids can navigate the school years in comfort and confidence.
Book a fitting appointment.
Use our booking system to schedule your fitting appointment. Let us know in the notes the date you require the garment so we can get our sewing fairies onto it for you.
We'll let you know when your garment is ready, so you can book a time to pick it up.
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Alterations and fittings FAQs
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Your dress doesn’t fit, your pants are too long or your shirt doesn’t sit right. Don’t worry you’ve come to the right place!
First things first, book a fitting that suits your schedule. We’ll talk through what alterations you want to be made and provide you with an estimate of costs. If you’re happy to go ahead, we’ll send you an invoice for a 25% deposit so we can start sewing.
Sally will work her magic and will be in touch to help you schedule follow-up fittings if needed (especially for our formal and bridal alterations clients).
Once your garment is finished, we’ll let you know so you can book in to collect your garment. We offer instalment payments for your convenience if you prefer, alternatively, you’ll pay the balance of your invoice on collection.
If you have any questions along the way, reach out to hello@sensationalsewing.com.au.
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Sally is a magician with her sewing, so there’s not much she can’t do! She mainly works with clothing garments so for any fashion alterations you need, you’re in the right place.
Furniture and homewares alterations (think curtains and couch covers) she doesn’t tend to do but can always refer you to the people who can help!
If for any reason Sally doesn’t have the capacity for your specific alteration request, we can refer you to some of the other amazing local seamstresses in Toowoomba.
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Make sure to bring the garment you want adjusted with you! For our lovely brides or ladies with formal occasion wear, it’s a good idea to wear the underwear you will be wearing with the garment for your fitting, and bring the shoes you’ll wear for the event so we can get the most accurate adjustment for you.
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Unfortunately we don’t do custom orders or made-to-measures any more due to being time-consuming and intricate.
For your custom project, we can refer you to some of the other amazing local seamstresses in Toowoomba.