Tailoring in Zürich
Trousers shortened, sleeves adjusted, zips replaced, seams repaired — usually done in 48 hours, no appointment needed.
- Usually ready in 48 hours No appointment — just come in.
- Fitting with pinning Free, before the first pin goes in.
- Fixed price before the work Hems from CHF 20, zips CHF 35.
What we alter for you
Alterations, repairs and occasion wear, all in-house. For most jobs you need no appointment.
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Alterations
Trousers shortened, sleeves adjusted, waist altered.
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Repairs
Zips, seams, buttons, linings.
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Evening dress alterations
Evening, ball and bridal wear altered with fittings.
Women's and men's, everyday and one-off
We alter trousers, jeans, skirts, dresses, shirts, blouses, jackets and coats — everyday clothes just as carefully as expensive one-offs.
See all prices - Trousers shortened and altered
- Sleeves shortened
- Waist and width adjusted
- Zips replaced
- Seams, holes, buttons
- Linings replaced
How it works
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Come in
Bring the garment along — ideally put it on for a moment.
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Talk it through
We look at what is possible together, and tell you the price.
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The work
We alter or repair — by hand wherever that is what it takes.
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Collection
Usually within 48 hours; bespoke work takes longer.
Tailoring price list
These prices apply to standard items in normal condition. If hand work is needed on top, you hear it at drop-off, not at collection.
Trouser alterations
- Shorten or lengthen, simple hem
- CHF 20
- Shorten with kick tape
- CHF 25
- Shorten with turn-up
- CHF 25
- Shorten with a vent
- CHF 25
- Jeans, original hem retained
- CHF 25
- Lengthen with a false hem
- CHF 30
- New zip, zip included
- CHF 35
- Waistband in or out
- CHF 30
- Taken in at the sides
- CHF 30
Jacket alterations
- Sleeves shortened or lengthened
- CHF 40
- Sleeves shortened, with vent
- CHF 55
- Leather sleeves adjusted
- CHF 80
- Taken in or let out at the sides
- CHF 40
- Body shortened
- CHF 55
- Body shortened, with back vent
- CHF 60
Shirt & blouse alterations
- Sleeves shortened, simple
- from CHF 20
- Sleeves shortened, with placket
- CHF 37
- Sleeves shortened, original placket
- CHF 40
- Taken in or let out at the sides
- from CHF 25
- Hem shortened, simple
- from CHF 20
- Hem shortened, original finish
- from CHF 30
- Hem shortened, T-shirt or polo
- from CHF 25
Skirt alterations
- Shortened, simple
- from CHF 25
- Shortened, with a vent
- from CHF 30
- Waistband taken in
- CHF 30
- Sides adjusted, unlined
- CHF 35
- Sides adjusted, lined
- CHF 37
- New zip, zip included
- from CHF 35
Dress alterations
- Shortened, simple
- from CHF 35
- Shortened, with a vent
- from CHF 45
- Sides adjusted, unlined
- CHF 35
- Sides adjusted, lined
- from CHF 45
- New zip, zip included
- from CHF 45
Coat alterations
- Sleeves shortened or lengthened
- from CHF 50
- Taken in or let out at the sides
- from CHF 50
- Body shortened
- from CHF 55
- Body shortened, with back vent
- from CHF 60
Small jobs
- Curtains, per metre
- from CHF 15
- Button sewn on
- from CHF 3
- Press stud
- CHF 15
- Seam closed
- CHF 10
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076 501 73 31How long does an alteration take?
Most work is done in 48 hours. Small repairs such as a button or a seam are often faster.
Do I need an appointment?
Not for alterations and repairs — just walk in. For wedding dress alterations we book you a slot.
What does a fitting cost?
Nothing. We pin it, show you the result and name the fixed price before any work begins.
Are my garments insured?
Yes. Every garment left with us is insured for the whole time it is in our care.
Come in — and bring the shoes.
Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or just walk into the atelier at Idastrasse 1. You get a fixed price before any work starts.
- Opening hours: 08:00–19:00
- No appointment needed
- Fixed price before the work