Hoang Giang Clothing & Tailor
Suit Alterations Canberra
A well-fitted suit makes all the difference. We tailor jackets and trousers for the perfect shape and comfort — sleeves shortened, sides taken in, hems and waists adjusted — with the experience of over 20 years altering menswear and womenswear in Canberra.
What We Do
This service includes
- ✓ Shortening jacket sleeves, with or without buttons
- ✓ Taking in or letting out jacket sides
- ✓ Trouser hemming, including original-hem finish
- ✓ Waist and seat adjustments
- ✓ Suits for weddings, work, and formal events
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
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do suit alterations cost? +
Trouser hems are from $20, jacket sleeves $50–$60 depending on buttons, and taking in jacket sides $40–$60. See the price guide above; we confirm the exact quote at your fitting.
Do I need to book 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.
Do you make suits as well as alter them? +
We don't make suits, vests, or gowns — but we expertly alter them for a flawless fit.
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.