Hoang Giang Clothing & Tailor
Dress Alterations Canberra
Whether it's an everyday dress that needs a better fit or a formal gown for a special event, our tailors adjust length, waist, and fit so your dress sits exactly the way it should. Every dress is pinned on you in store for a precise result.
What We Do
This service includes
- ✓ Shortening or lengthening hems, including layered dresses
- ✓ Taking in or letting out the waist and sides
- ✓ Adjusting straps, shoulders, and necklines
- ✓ Replacing broken dress zippers
- ✓ Formal, graduation, and ceremony dresses
Price Guide
Pricing
A guide to the most popular alterations for this service — your final quote is confirmed when we see the garment.
Dresses & Skirts
- Shorten dress, 1 layer, by size $50–$70
- Extra layers, by size +$20–$30
- New zipper from $65–$80
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to alter a dress? +
Shortening a single-layer dress is $50–$70 depending on size, with extra layers $20–$30 each. A new dress zipper is from $65–$80. We confirm the exact price in store.
Do I need an appointment for a fitting? +
No appointment needed — just drop in with your garment. We're at Shop 5, 143 London Circuit in Canberra City, a short walk from the Canberra Centre. You'll be fitted and pinned in store so the alteration matches your exact measurements.
Can you alter formal and occasion dresses? +
Yes — we regularly alter formal, graduation, and ceremony dresses, including delicate fabrics and layered styles.
Reviews
What Our Customers Say
5-star reviews from Google.
“She found a creative solution to a broken zipper on my backpack, which made it usable again. Everybody else in Canberra had refused to even try, while not only she solved the problem, but it took her just one day, and for an affordable price. Highly recommend!”
“Absolutely perfect tailoring! My full length velvet and lined coat now fits to perfection and the attention to detail is exceptional. Fully recommended for any tailoring needs.”
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Visit us in Canberra City
Shop 5, 143 London Circuit, ACT 2601 — a short walk from the Canberra Centre. No appointment needed.