Alterations
Suit & tuxedo alterations in Guelph
Jacket, trousers, waistcoat and shirt, each fitted on its own, because shoulders, waist and height rarely scale together.
A suit is really several garments working together, and each one needs its own adjustment before the whole outfit reads as sharp rather than borrowed.
We fit grooms and groomsmen, and we fit the work suit that has never sat right on the shoulders. Same table, same standard, whether it is for an aisle or a Monday.
Why us
Why Guelph grooms come here
Twenty years of formalwear
The same precision applied to a jacket as to a bridal gown.
Every piece, fitted on its own
Jacket, trousers, waistcoat and shirt are altered separately, because bodies do not scale the way off-the-rack sizing assumes.
Groomsmen alongside the groom
Book the lineup in one appointment so every suit matches in line and proportion, not just colour.
Same-day when time is short
A jacket that needs a quick fix days before the wedding does not have to derail the schedule.
What we do
Four garments, one silhouette
How it works
Five steps, no surprises
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Book
Tell us your date and how many suits need fitting. Six to eight weeks out for weddings.
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Assess
Full measurements and a talk through fit, from shoulder line to trouser break, before a pin goes in.
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Quote
A clear, upfront price for each garment. No surprises at pickup.
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Fit
One to two fittings for most suits, to get shoulders, waist and length exactly right.
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Collect
Pressed, finished and ready ahead of time.
Pricing
What it costs
A suit is priced per garment, because most people need two or three of the four adjusted rather than all of them. Your price is confirmed at the first appointment.
A full head-to-toe rebuild is quoted on the garment. Same-day and rush work is available. Ask.
Wedding this week?
Call and we will tell you honestly
A sleeve or a waist can often be done the same day. A full restructure cannot. Better to hear that now.
Reviews
What clients say
Went here to get my suit altered and they did a fantastic job! My suit was altered exactly to my measurements and they were both very kind and sweet. Had a great experience!
Highly recommended ! They did an amazing job custom making a suit for us, the fit is perfect.
Gunit has a way with style and knew exactly what to do in order to make each piece fit beautifully. The jacket was a challenge but turned out exactly the way I wanted.
Questions
Asked most often
If yours is not here, call. We would rather answer it now than have you guess.
How far in advance should I book?
Six to eight weeks before a wedding where you can, with a final fitting closer to the day. For an everyday suit, a week or two is usually enough.
Can the groom and groomsmen be fitted together?
Yes. One group appointment fits the whole lineup, with proportions checked across the group rather than one suit at a time.
Do you alter rented suits?
In most cases, yes. Bring it in and we will assess what the rental agreement allows and what adjustments make sense.
Do you alter suits that are not for weddings?
Yes. Work suits, interview suits, graduation and funeral wear, and everyday jackets and trousers.
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.