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What our clients say


 
 
Design & Alter used brilliant tailoring to restore back to me a dress that had been unworn for ten years. It’s a beautiful black wool number with a full tulip-shaped skirt and inset lace panels. Problem was, I hated the length as it sat just on my knee which seemed wrong for such an elegant dress. As a result it slipped further and further to the back of my wardrobe. Every time I set eyes on it, I thought, if only. D&A looked at it and decided that if they stripped out a tier of lace that had been doubled and rebacked it, they could use this to add significant length to the dress. The alteration is, forgive the pun, seamless and they have given my dress a whole new lease of life. Couldn’t be more grateful. 
Jane Wynn

skirt alterations
I bought a pencil skirt that was too small to Design and Alter.  They let out the available seams and added a brand new waistband.  Their attention to detail and clean work was impressive- you cannot tell in any way that work has been done to my skirt!  It fits me beautifully now!  Thank you I love it!!!!
Suzy Ford

designer alterations
Very professional! High quality – capable of working with high end labels with integrity. Expensive but worth the price.
Priti Lad

trouser alterationsI regularly use Design & Alter for my clothes alterations because nothing seems impossible. Whatever I wish to have changed – Marie finds a wonderful solution. She is extremely understanding and I personally very much enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the high quality of tailoring.

 

Marina Luchanskaya

coat alterations

‘Design & Alter always saves the day! We work together on VIP fittings for our top luxury clients – everyone is such a delight to work with and we are forever grateful to the team there who work around the clock to make everything happen for us often with extremely tight deadlines.

Thank you Finch & Partners who managed Mulberry VIP for Mulberry catwalk LFW Autumn/Winter 2018/19, 16 February 2018 at Spencer House, London

Photo: Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof/Getty images 

 

Imogen Munsey, Finch & Partner Corporate Creative

blouse alterations

Design & Alter does all my alterations and has made wonderful clothes for me. They deliver a great service and high quality work.

Neisha Crosland, Textile Designer

 Hi Design & Alter, received jacket. Thank you! Looks great. What a fantastic job! I am over the moon.
Peter Nolan

Without a doubt the best place in London to have clothes altered. D&A have an excellent technical understanding of the construction of clothes and a superb, critical eye for detail. Their hugely professional alterations mean that one can both enjoy new clothes which, off the peg, might not be suitable and also continue to get use out of much loved clothes  which no longer fit properly – at a fraction of the cost of replacement. The staff are friendly and empathetic with an instinctive understanding of what looks good and a creative and refreshing can do approach to challenging work.
Marie Stevens, Managing Director

bespoke dress tailoring
 Twitter @SarahLockett 30 Mar17 – Shoutout to this dress made for me by @DesignandAlt – always looks good! Another @DesignandAlt dress made for me still fits like a glove, thanks! Shooting for @websedge_Health
Sarah Lockett, TV News anchor and reporter

 

coat alteration

My coat fits like a glove that fits better than it used to ever fit!

Sam Martin, Exterior Architecture

 

dress alteration

Dear Design & Alter team, I thought you may like to see a picture of your wonderful work – this dress even had sleeves added – in front of a rather special door – I felt great at the meeting, thanks so much – warmly – Carol

Carol Sennett, BBC London

 

 

clothes alterations

Twitter @RuthDangerfield Oct11 Expert & honest opinion from Temi @DesignandAlt Thank you #LoveLondon

Ruth Dangerfield

 

 

I have a full-length, navy Allegri gabardine overcoat which I bought in Harrods 22 years ago. For years it was a prized possession – in one who does not really prize possessions. Over the years, inevitably, it became worn, especially around the cuffs. Buttons got lost, and then, disastrously, another tailor replaced all the remaining originals with some cheap nasty ones and threw away said originals. I could not bear to wear it for several years, such was its fallen state.

Cometh the hour, cometh Design & Alter! After leaving it with their superb tailors only a few days, it was returned with magically new cuffs and a full set of lovely buttons which they matched from one remaining small one at the collar. I was thrilled at the excellent workmanship. There seems something symbolic about it at my (mid-fifites) age – restored to its former glory, but inlaid with those two decades of experience in its fine cloth, perhaps its owner may dare entertain the same hope.

Patrick Raggett

 

 

I just wanted to send you this short note to thank you for such outstanding work on my suit alterations. It was a big decision to get all 3 suits, some of which were treasured possessions, to go ‘under the knife’ as it were, but I have to say I was simply amazed at the quality of the work and the accuracy of the fit to my rather skinny frame.

Jon Slade, Managing Director

 

 

Wow, So impressed with the great skill as well as the great service. You are to alterations what Faberge are to egg!

Nicole Rolet

 

 

Every woman should cultivate some version of a dressmaker, whether it’s through her local dry cleaners, or a chi-chi service such as Design & Alter.

Lisa Armstrong, Fashion Editor at Daily Telegraph

 

 

Designer Alterations made what seemed to be a difficult task effortless; they were enthusiastic, professional, and most importantly exceeded my expectations on service excellence. Our first team squad were elated with the results of the suits and proud to wear them, and this was thanks to the hard work and dedication of Design & Alter, I would recommend their services to anyone.”

Zara Barka, Hospitality and Events Manager - Fulham Football Club

 

In regards to my black ankle length PVC skirt with red zips, I would just like to say a huge ‘THANK YOU’ to the person who altered the above mentioned skirt. I collected it this afternoon and when I got it home I was so glad that I chose your company as my garment is perfect. Worth every penny I paid. Thank you so much – I’ll definitely be back for more of your craftsmanship.

Karla Faerber