Alterations
Same day alterations in Guelph
A hem, a zip or a waistband, often done while the rest of your day carries on. Call first and we will tell you honestly whether it can be.
A last-minute alteration is stressful enough without wondering whether it will be done properly, let alone on time. Most same-day promises come with an asterisk somewhere.
Ours is simple: we look at the garment, and we tell you before you leave whether it can be finished today. If it cannot, you hear that now rather than at five o'clock.
Why us
Fast, without the asterisk
Fast without cutting corners
The same standard as bridal work, on a shorter clock. We will not rush a garment that cannot take it.
Twenty years of tailoring
Experience is what makes an honest same-day answer possible in the first place.
Every garment, every fabric
Denim, suiting, silk, lehenga fabric, not just the easy ones.
Walk-ins welcome
Call ahead if you can so we can plan for you. Walk in if you are already on your way.
What we fix
What we can usually do today
- Hems: trousers, skirts, dresses
- Zip and closure replacement
- Waistbands in or out
- Bust and seat adjustments
- Sleeve shortening
- Strap and bustle repairs
- Jacket sleeves and trouser breaks
- Waistcoat adjustments
- Seam splits and tears
- Buttons, hooks and eyes
- Wedding-morning emergencies
- Interview and event quick fixes
How it works
Five steps, same afternoon
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Call or walk in
Call ahead so we can plan for your arrival, or walk in if you already have the garment with you.
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Assess
We look at the work needed and tell you honestly whether it can be finished today.
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Quote
A clear price before any work begins. No surprises at pickup.
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Fit
We pin, adjust and stitch on the spot, checking the fit as we go.
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Collect
Pressed, finished and ready before you need it.
Pricing
What it costs
Same-day pricing is the same as any other day: the speed is not a surcharge. Your price is confirmed at the counter before anything begins.
Complex work such as a full lehenga restructure is not a same-day job, and we will say so rather than start it.
Reviews
What clients say
Gunit is incredible! She hemmed my pants within an hour of me dropping them off. She did a really great job and was so beyond sweet.
Absolutely coming back here. I brought in about 4 random pieces, all needing tightening. And Gunit basically read my mind in what I wanted done. And on top of that, got it done in the same day, under 5 hours, which is amazing.
I found out late that I needed a traditional formal attire for a wedding in less than a week! They were so wonderful to me and helped me with understanding what styles would be good. They were patient and kind.
Questions
Asked most often
If yours is not here, call. We would rather answer it now than have you guess.
Can every alteration be done same day?
Most simple to moderate work can be: hems, zips and basic fit adjustments. Complex work such as a full lehenga restructure cannot, and we will tell you that when you bring it in.
Do I need to book ahead?
Calling ahead helps us plan for your arrival, but walk-ins are welcome if you are already holding the garment and time is short.
Can you handle wedding-day emergencies?
Yes. A torn hem or a bustle that has come loose gets priority, so nothing delays the day.
What should I bring?
The garment, and the shoes or accessories you will wear with it: they change the length and the fit.
Also in the studio
Other things we do
Book your first fitting
987 Gordon St #5A, Guelph. Mon–Fri 11–7:30, Sat 12–6, Sunday by appointment.