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We offer an alterations and mending service through our experienced partner, Jenny's Sewing Services.
FAQs
Can You Measure Me Or My Garment In The Shop?
For the safety of you and our staff, we are unable to offer a measuring service at Material Needs. Please come with your garment pinned, or otherwise marked, to where you need it adjusted to (preferable) or with specific measurements for your alteration.
How Long Do Alterations And Repairs Take?
Jenny does her best to return your garment to you in about a week but please allow more time than this in case of busy periods or if you have a complex repair/alteration.
What Are The Prices?
Please see below for a list of price guidelines but be aware that these may vary depending on the alteration or repair job as more complex problems require more time and potentially new fabric or other equipment.
If you would like a specific quote for your alteration or repair then come along to the shop with your garment. We will pass this on to Jenny who will call you back with a quote.
Payment is in Material Needs on collection of your garment. Please pay by cash wherever possible. There is an ATM just around the corner from us if required.
| Trousers | |
| Shorten Hem | £15 |
| Shorten Hem On Wide Bottoms |
£15 |
| Insert Zip | £15 |
| Jeans | |
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Shorten Hem |
£15 |
| Insert Zip (Metal) | £15 |
| Skirts & Dresses | |
| Shorten (Unlined) | £15 |
| Shorten (Lined) | £25 |
| Insert Zip (Skirt) | £15 |
| Insert Zip (Dress) | £15 |
| Concealed Zip | £20 |
| Coats & Jackets | |
| Insert Zip -Short Jacket/Coat |
£20 + cost of zip |
| Insert Zip -Knee Length Coat |
£25 + cost of zip |
| Insert Zip -Full Length Coat |
£30 + cost of zip |
| Cuffs On Shirts, Blouses, Jackets, & Coats |
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| Shorten (Unlined) | £15 |
| Shorten (Lined Jackets & Coats) | £20 |
| Curtains | |
| Nets Shorten | £5 per Net |
| Nets Shorten & Add Header/Channel | £10 per Net |
| Curtains Shorten | £40 per Pair |
| Curtains Made To Order | Order Specific |