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Alterations

Bridal / Formal

Bridal / Formal

Let us be a part of your special day by making that special dress fit you perfectly.

Suit Alterations

Suit Alterations

There is nothing classier than a well-fitted and well-tailored suit. We can turn any suit into that perfectly fitted one.

Formal Alterations

Formal Alterations

Our tailors are experts when it comes to all dresses and gown alterations.

Leather Alterations

Leather Alterations

Leather garments are especially difficult to maintain but we guarantee to professionally alter, repair and take care of your items.

Pants Shortening

Pants Shortening

Whether it is a pair of pants, a skirt, a dress or sleeves, we can lengthen or shorten them to fit you just right.

Post-Weight Loss

Post-Weight Loss

We can resize all types of garments from casual wear to formal wear. We can even resize suits without changing the original shape and design.

School / Work Uniform

School / Work Uniform

For all your uniforms, we can resize and alter them to fit you. Plus we can email you the tax invoices for your record.

Buttons / Studs

Buttons / Studs

We can replace, shift or install buttons on all garments and fabrics. Also if you’ve lost a jean stud we can replace them for you.

Zippers

Zippers

We use the highest quality zippers and sliders to install new or replace old/broken zippers on all garments and items.

Seniors Discount

10 % Off

We offer all our senior customers 10% off on their first order and an extra 10% loyalty discount on every order after that.

seniors

Alterations Price List

 

 

 

Trousers / Pants

  • Shorten / Lengthen Standard$20.00
  • Lengthen Maximum (add false hem)$29.90
  • Standard Take in/Let out waist (centre back)$35.00
  • Taper Leg FullFrom $45
  • Change / Mend worn out crotch both sides$69.90
  • New Zipper Standard$35.00
  • Restitch CrotchFrom $15.00
  • ButtonFrom $5.00

Jeans

  • Shorten Standard$20.00
  • Shorten Original$35.00
  • Take in Waist Original (centre back) $49.90
  • Taper Leg FullFrom $45
  • Mend Crouch both sides$69.90
  • Standard mending From $35.00
  • New Stud$15.00
  • With mending$25.00
  • New Zipper$35.00

Suit Jacket Alterations

  • Shorten Sleeves:
  • Plain$45.00
  • With buttons$49.90
  • With Vent & buttonholes$59.00
  • Recreating Vent when shortening reaches above the original vent$89.90
  • Take-in Sleeves$59.90
  • Take-in Body
  • Centre Back Seam$45.00
  • Side seams$65.00
  • Side seam into Armhole$79.90
  • Side seam into Shoulder (take in plus narrowing shoulder at the back)$125.00
  • Front Panel into Back (Re-cutting front panel for major take-in or when narrow waisted and broad shoulders, for example body builders)$125.00
  • Let out From $69.90
  • Shorten Jacket Hem$89.90
  • Narrow Shoulder$140.00
  • Hand Sewn Front Shank Button$7.00
  • New Lining fromfrom $380.00

Shirt Alterations

  • Shorten sleeves original$45.00
  • Take in side seamsFrom $39.90
  • Take-in (create back darts)$39.90
  • Reverse collar$35.00
  • Button from$4.00
  • Shorten Hem$29.90
  • Convert French Cuff to Standardfrom $39.90

Casual Dress

  • Shorten straps standard$39.90
  • Lined$49.90
  • Take in standard From $39.90
  • Lined From $49.90
  • Shorten hem standard From $35.00
  • Lined From $45.00

Wedding dresses

  • Wedding dresses and gowns$300-$1000
  • * Please note minor alterations could be less and dresses that require extra complex alterations or non-standard work might cost even more. You can always email us photos of your dress to get a more accurate quote.

Formal Dress Alterations

  • For dresses, design and details such as beading, boning, quantity of layers, zippers and etc varies the price, you can always send us a picture for a cost estimate or ask our tailors in person for exact price. we committed to provide high quality at the best price.
  • Shorten straps lined From $49.90
  • Take in linedFrom $69.90
  • Shorten dress lined From $49.90
  • New zip From $59.90

Skirt

  • Shorten Standard From $35.00
  • Take in Waist standardFrom $39.90
  • New Lining From $175.00
  • New Zipper From $35.00

School Uniform

  • Shorten Hem$35.00
  • New Zip$35.00

Curtains

  • (Prices are per 100 cm hem width)
  • Standard (Minimum per Panel $35.00)$18.00 pm
  • Lined (Minimum per Panel $55.00)$36.00 pm
  • Installation / Measuring on Site (mobile service)$60.00 per hour
    (Min $30)
  • Take Down and Rehung / Measuring On-Site Service (mobile service only)
    • We charge $60 per hour (min $30) for on-site Measuring, takedown and rehung.
    • The pricing information above is designed to help you calculate your alterations cost quickly and easily. If you need help or have a more complex alteration, you’re welcome to contact us via email or the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Leather Garment Alterations

  • Shorten sleeves From $45.00
  • Take in side seams From $59.90
  • Bike Jacket New Zip from
    (We use YKK #10 extra heavy duty zips)    $140.00
  • Shorten Skirts From $45.00
  • Lined From $59.90

Area We Serve

Opal provides expert alterations and dry cleaning services across Canberra. Visit our stores in Canberra and Belconnen, or enjoy the convenience of our premium mobile dry cleaning service. From inner-north to inner-south suburbs, we cater to areas like:

Belconnen
Gungahlin
Inner North & Inner South Canberra
Woden Valley
Tuggeranong
Weston Creek
Queanbeyan
Jerrabomberra and surrounding NSW areas


If your suburb isn’t listed, feel free to contact us to confirm availability.

Terms & conditions

  • Pricing - Our mobile service prices are the same as in-store prices. Orders can be a combination of alterations and dry cleaning. Click Here to see our extremely competitive prices.
  • Appointments - We have 2 types of appointments; standard and window appointments. Standard appointments are regular appointments at your chosen day/time. Window appointments are flexible and will be within a 2 hour time-window that you choose.
  • Payment - Invoices can be paid online before delivery or at the drop off time via Eftpos/Card or Cash to ensure customer satisfaction. We do not collect/Store any credit card details. If you are not going to be home for delivery and would like us to leave your garment at your designated area please make sure payment is made before delivery, otherwise delivery can not be made and a re-delivery fee of $25.00 will apply.
  • Re-Delivery - $25.00 surcharge will apply if you miss your delivery. We can always pick-up and drop off your items at a designated spot if you will not be home for the delivery and agree to it at time of booking.
  • Quotes - You can always contact us for quotes on orders you are not sure about.
  • Quality 100% Guaranteed - Opal is the highest rated Alterations and Dry Cleaning service provider in Canberra, customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you.
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Terms & Conditions
  • Pricing - Our mobile service prices are the same as in-store prices. Orders can be a combination of alterations and dry cleaning.
  • Appointments - We have 2 types of appointments; standard and window appointments. Standard appointments are regular appointments at your chosen day/time. Window appointments are more flexible and will be within a 2 hour time-window that you choose.
  • Payment - Invoices can be paid online before delivery or at the drop off time via Eftpos/Card or Cash to ensure customer satisfaction. If you are not going to be home for delivery and would like us to leave your garment at your designated area please make sure payment is made before delivery, otherwise delivery can not be made and a re-delivery fee will apply.
  • Re-Delivery - $15 delivery fee will apply for re-delivery. We can always pick-up or drop off your items at a designated spot if you will not be home for the appointment and agree to it at the time of booking.
  • Quality 100% Guaranteed - Opal Alterations is the highest rated Alterations and Dry Cleaning service provider in Canberra, customer satisfaction is our top priority.

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