Alterations & Tailoring Borehamwood
Fit, repair and refine by Lost Sock
Proudly serving: Borehamwood and nearby Elstree, Shenley, Radlett, Edgware and Stanmore.
What we alter & repair?
- Trousers & jeans: shorten/lengthen; original hem for jeans; taper legs; adjust waist/seat
- Dresses & skirts: shorten/lengthen; take in/let out; reshape straps; refine waist and hip lines
- Jackets & coats: sleeve length, sides/back seams, vents; minor shoulder and collar tweaks (assessment required)
- Shirts & blouses: darts and side seams; sleeve length; button moves; collar stand tidies
- School blazers & uniforms: sleeve and hem length, waist shaping; badges/braiding safeguarded
- Zips, fastenings & buttons: zip replacement, hook/eye moves, re-stitch buttons and poppers
- Knitwear & minor repairs: tidy snags, reinforce seams, small hole mends (where fabric allows)
- Bridal/occasion wear: we can adjust hems, straps and silhouettes on many gowns and formal pieces; complex beadwork/lace assessed in person
How our Borehamwood tailoring service works?
Fitting & pinning
We listen to your goal (fit, comfort, style), check construction and pin precisely.
Clear quote & timeline
You’ll get a price and realistic turnaround before work begins.
Tailoring
Careful stitching that respects original lines, linings and finishes.
Press & finish
Steamed/pressed to shape; threads trimmed; ready to wear.
Popular requests
- Jeans original hem (keep factory finish)
- Trouser waist/seat adjustments
- Dress hem & strap refinements
- Jacket sleeve shortening/lengthening
- Zip replacement (coats, dresses, jeans)
- Uniform adjustments for a neat, durable fit
How it works?
Tell us what you need
Choose a time
We get it spotless
Enjoy the result
Ready for fresh clothes and a refreshed home?
Tell us what you need and get a quick quote from Lost Sock!
- 0 773 810 6536
- 0 203 581 2493
FAQs
Most everyday alterations need one fitting. Complex pieces (structured jackets, detailed gowns) may need a second check.
Often, yes – it depends on available seam allowance and construction. We’ll show you what’s possible at the fitting.
Yes. We adjust both shell and lining, keeping hems and vents balanced.
Yes – we use fine needles, matching threads and careful pressing. For very delicate or embellished items we’ll assess first.
Absolutely – we source robust zips and match colour/teeth style where possible.
Some alterations are possible; feasibility depends on thickness, construction and top-stitching. We’ll advise in person.
Turnaround varies with complexity and season. We’ll confirm timings at your fitting; express options may be available.