
Alteration types on leather garments: Jackets & coats: shortening jacket/coat – shortening sleeves – taking in waists – narrowing shoulders – adding appliqués | leather trousers alterations: shortening hems – taking in waists – tapering legs | leather skirt alterations: shortening skirt – taking in waists
Why Choose Design & Alter?
With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in high-quality alterations and bespoke tailoring for men and women. Trusted by private clients, stylists, and luxury brands, we ensure a perfect fit.
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Specialist Leather Alterations
Specialist Leather Alterations
We have specialist and experienced tailors who have the skills and talent to alter leather jackets, coats, trousers, skirts and dresses. Our workroom is equipped with the machinery to finish a job to a very high standard. We work with different types and weights of leather, whether it is lambskin, snake or sheep skin. D&A supports stores and concessions like Billionaires at Harrods and Burberry with their leather alterations.
Leather alterations can be a challenge as you have only one chance as any wrong stitch will be visible for good. This is a strong reason to use a professional tailor for your leather alterations.
Appointments: We work by appointment, where you will be looked after by one of our fitting consultants. We will discuss the alterations required to best fit your garment. At the end of the fitting, we provide a cost estimate so you can decide whether to proceed with the alterations. We can suggest various solutions to alter your garment, some of which may help save on costs.
Please remember to bring your shoes to your appointment to ensure we get the best possible fit.
Charges: To provide a realistic price estimate, we need to see your garment, understand its construction, and know how it fits you. Alteration costs may vary, particularly for complex, constructed dresses and heavily detailed designer wear. We charge £80 per hour for alterations and fitting appointments.
If this is your first time using us, you will receive 30 minutes of free fitting time to introduce you to our outstanding tailoring quality.