Hoang Giang Clothing & Tailor
School Uniform Alterations
Kids grow; uniforms don't. We hem pants and skirts, adjust sleeves, and take in or let out blazers so uniforms fit properly through the school year — with affordable prices and good rates for regular and bulk orders.
What We Do
This service includes
- ✓ Hemming uniform pants and skirts
- ✓ Blazer sleeves and sides
- ✓ Shirt and dress adjustments
- ✓ Letting garments out as kids grow
- ✓ Formal and graduation wear
Price Guide
Pricing
A guide to the most popular alterations for this service — your final quote is confirmed when we see the garment.
Pants & Trousers
- Shorten hem (men) $20
- Shorten hem (women), small to wide leg $20–$30
- Shorten hem, original hem kept $40
- Let out / take in waist $40
- Take in / let out fork $40
- New zipper, pants or jeans from $35–$40
Jackets
- Shorten sleeves, with buttons $60
- Shorten sleeves, without buttons $50
- Take in sides, 2 seams $60
- Take in sides, 1 seam $40
- Let out sides same as take-in
- New zipper, by type from $65–$80
Shirts
- Shorten sleeves $50
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do school uniform alterations cost? +
Pant hems start from $20 and blazer sleeves from $50 — see the price guide above. We offer the best prices for regular and bulk orders.
Do we need an appointment? +
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 hems be let down later as my child grows? +
Yes — where the fabric allows, we hem with enough allowance so the garment can be let down again later. Ask us at the fitting.
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.