Clothes altered, with a fitting
A garment that fits looks more expensive than one that was expensive. We adjust length and width, usually in 48 hours.
- Free fitting with pinning A second fitting when it needs one.
- Original hem where possible So the jeans still look like the jeans.
- Usually in 48 hours Fixed price up front, for women and men.
The three alterations we do every day
Trousers, sleeves and waist make up most of what we do. The fitting and the fixed price cost you nothing.
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Trouser shortening
Simple hem from CHF 20, jeans original hem CHF 25.
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Sleeve shortening
Shirt from CHF 20, jacket CHF 40, working placket CHF 55.
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Waist adjustment
Waistband and sides in or out, from CHF 25.
We will tell you when an alteration is not worth it
Not every garment can take every alteration. If there is no seam allowance, or the cut works against it, we say so instead of taking your money.
See all prices - Free fitting, pinned on you
- Fixed price before the work
- Original hem retained where possible
- Second fitting if needed
- Women's and men's
- Usually in 48 hours
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.
Alteration prices
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
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Questions about alterations
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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.
Try it on, pin it, done.
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