A tailor marking the lapel of a navy suit jacket on a dress form with tailor's chalk, a cloth tape measure draped over the shoulder and a rack of garment bags behind.
Alterations

The Art of Alteration, Guided by Proportion

Tailored alterations are performed in-house, where every hem, sleeve, and seam is refined with an understanding of the garment's construction, proportion, and original line.

Precision in Every Detail

In-House Tailoring.

  • Hems

  • Sleeves

  • Seams

  • Shoulders

  • Closures

  • Cuffs and Couture

Our Meticulous Approach to Alteration

Tailored To The Garment.

  1. Gloved hands measuring the waist of a cream dress on a dress form at intake.

    Intake

    A tailor receives the garment at any of our six locations, or it is collected from your door. Each alteration is considered and agreed upon before the garment is entrusted to our experts.

  2. A garment fitted at a Sir Galloway location.

    Fitting

    When a fitting is called for, it is arranged at the location of your choosing. For garments collected from your door, every instruction is noted and confirmed in writing before the piece is placed in the tailor's hands.

  3. A tailor performing an alteration by hand in-house at Sir Galloway.

    Alteration

    Each alteration is performed in-house, with hand finishing or machine work determined by the garment's original make.

  4. Gloved hands making a final adjustment to a green dress before it is returned.

    Final inspection and return

    The garment receives a final inspection and finishing press before being returned to your door or presented for collection.

FAQ

Common Questions.

  • Yes. Couture and designer alterations are approached with careful regard for the garment's original construction, with every detail paced to the piece. Each begins with a personal consultation.

Related Services

Adjacent Services.

  • Dry Cleaning and Pressing

    From tailored suits to refined dresses, treated with precision and finished by hand.

  • Couture and Designer Care

    Dedicated care for designer and atelier-made garments.

  • Lady Galloway Gowns

    The care and preservation of the most treasured gowns.