Dress Alterations in Clapham and Battersea
Hems, seams, straps and zips for everyday, evening and designer dresses, fitted by an experienced alterations team.
- Hems, seams, straps and zips
- Evening, party and designer dresses
- Minor jobs often same day
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Need dress alterations in Clapham or Battersea? Elegance Dry Cleaners at 180 Northcote Rd alters dresses of all kinds, including hems, side seams, straps and zips. Minor jobs are often done the same day, and we quote before any work begins.
A dress that fits as well as it looks
The right alteration can turn a dress you like into one you love. We shorten hems, take in and let out seams, adjust straps and replace zips on everyday, evening and designer dresses, and we handle delicate fabrics with care. Try the dress on at 180 Northcote Rd, tell us how you want it to fit, and we will explain what is possible before any work begins.
What you get
- Hems, seams and straps adjusted to fit
- Zips replaced and repaired
- Minor jobs often same day
- Careful handling of delicate and designer fabrics
- A quote before any work begins
Dress alterations we do every week
From a quick hem to a full resize, these are the jobs we are asked for most.
Hemming and shortening
Shortening hems to the right length for your shoes, on plain, lined and layered skirts.
Taking in and letting out
Adjusting side seams at the waist, bust and hips, where there is enough fabric to work with.
Straps and shoulders
Shortening straps and adjusting how the dress sits on the shoulder.
Zip replacement and repair
Fixing or replacing broken, stiff or splitting zips so the dress closes smoothly.
Lining and seam repairs
Mending split seams, torn linings and loose hems.
Evening and designer dresses
Careful fitting of special-occasion and designer pieces, checked before we start.
Fabrics and styles we alter
Different fabrics behave differently under the needle, so we check each dress before we begin.
How dress alterations work
1. Bring the dress in
Try it on at 180 Northcote Rd with the shoes and underlayers you will wear.
2. Talk through the changes
We pin the dress and discuss what you would like adjusted.
3. Clear quote
You get a price and a ready date before any work begins.
4. Alterations carried out
The work is done carefully, with extra care for delicate fabric and trims.
5. Final check
We check the fit and the finish, and adjust again if needed.
6. Pressed and ready
The dress is pressed and ready to collect or have delivered.
Dress alteration tips
A few simple steps help us get the fit right first time.
Wear the right shoes
The hem is set to the shoes you will wear, so bring them to the fitting.
Bring the right underlayers
Underwear and shapewear change the fit, so wear or bring what you will wear on the day.
Show us what you want
A photo or a description of the fit you want helps us advise on what is realistic.
Allow time before events
Book early before weddings, parties and holidays, when alterations are busiest.
Done properly, every time
Alterations & Repairs
Hems, seams, zips and linings for everyday clothes and tailoring.
Suit Alterations
Jackets and trousers altered for a sharper fit.
Suit, Dress & Coat Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning and pressing, ready to wear.
Six promises we keep on every single item
Every item inspected
We check each garment on arrival, so we know exactly what it needs.
Cleaned to the care label
Fabric and care label guide the process, with no shortcuts.
Stains pre-treated
Marks are treated before cleaning for the best chance of removal.
Professionally finished
Pressed and finished with professional-grade equipment.
Price before we start
A clear quote first, with no hidden charges.
Honest advice
If something cannot be fully saved or needs longer, we tell you at drop-off.
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Dress alterations for Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth and Fulham
We are at 180 Northcote Rd and look after customers from Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Fulham and nearby areas. Visit us, call 020 7738 2266 or ask for a free quote online.
Areas we serve
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Our alterations team at 180 Northcote Rd alters dresses, including hems, side seams, straps and zips.
Yes. We are on Northcote Road, between Clapham and Battersea, and look after customers from both areas.
It depends on the dress and the work. We explain what is needed and give you a clear quote before any work begins.
Minor jobs are often done the same day. Larger or more delicate work takes longer, so ask us at the counter.
Usually, yes. Taking a dress in is generally straightforward, and we will check the fabric and seams first.
Sometimes. It depends on how much spare fabric is in the seams, so we check before we promise anything.
Yes. We shorten hems on plain, lined and layered dresses, set to the shoes you will wear.
Yes. We repair or replace zips on dresses, and check the lining and seams around them.
Yes, with care. We assess each dress first, particularly if it is beaded, lined or made from delicate fabric.
No. Visit 180 Northcote Rd or call 020 7738 2266. Booking ahead helps before events, when we are busy.
Serving Clapham and nearby areas
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Elegance Dry Cleaners, Northcote Road
Opening hours
| Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | 8am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–1pm |
| Saturday | 9am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Bank holidays | 8am–1pm |