Our Services

School uniforms shortened/lengthened, taken-in and let-out.

Trousers patched and holes in jumpers mended and buttons sewn back on. Blazer sleeves shortened. You name it we can do it!

Ensure your children are measured for a perfect fit in our on-site fitting rooms, and just to let you know, we always leave an extra hem to let trousers and skirts down/out in the future!

We also supply and fit name labels in a variety of styles and colours. With our Embroidery Service you can have your children’s sports kit embroidered with their names for peace of mind.

For minor repairs including zips and hems, why not try our 1 Hour Fasttrack service and we’ll send you a text when your garment is ready for collection.

At Zippy Stitch we understand how important it is to choose the right Bridal Seamstress for altering your dress.

Whether your wedding dress is vintage or brand new, beaded or lace, too large or too small, it can be revamped, refashioned and restyled to fit you perfectly. If it’s the hem that needs lengthening or shortening, or the waistline which needs adjusting in or out, we can bring your wedding dress up to date to suit your wishes with our flawless wedding dress alterations.

Our expert dressmakers specialise in;

• Bridal gown remodelling, alterations and repairs.
• Bridesmaid Dress Alterations
• Mother of the Bride Alterations
• Groom, Best Man, Father of The Bride, Usher and Page Boy Alterations
• We also make and alter Boleros, sashes, stoles, veils and headdresses

Make an appointment using our online booking system or call in at one of our stores.

After the big day we can also dry-clean and package your dress so that it can be stored for years to come.

The Prom is such an important part of a young woman’s life and the perfect fitting dress is the key to looking stunning on your prom night.

Why take a risk on something so important and attempt a shortening of your prom dress without any help or guidance? Whether its last minute, or you have bought your dress online or in a shop, we can offer prom dress alterations with quality and a personal service in mind.

So do not hesitate to contact us for the following prom dress alterations and made to measure prom dresses:

• Shortening
• Take-in
• Let-out
• Bead Work
• Added Detail
• Made to measure dresses

Do your curtains not fit your windows properly?

Whether you have moved house, inherited some beautiful vintage curtains or simply bought the wrong size by accident, Zippystitch can come to your rescue.

We offer a quick alteration service by one of our experience curtain seamstresses for all kinds of alterations at a price that represents excellent value for money.

We can:

• Shorten
• Lengthen, by use of a matching extension
• Re-size the width
• Re-line and reline with blackout lining
• Make tie-backs from offcuts
• Make valances from offcuts
• Make two curtains out of one
• Re-size net curtains
• Repair and re-new Roman Blinds
• Insert eyelet in to curtains
• Made to measure curtains and roman blinds

We carry out adjustments for any kind of fabric including velvet and net curtain alterations. Visit one of our stores where our experienced seamstresses can guide you through the process.

Alternatively you can even try our home measuring and fitting service where one of our experienced fitters can visit your home to guide you on how to take the correct measurement for you curtains or roman blinds. Ask in store for appointment times or enquire on line.* this service carries a small additional charge based on the distance from our shop.

At Zippystitch we use traditional techniques and professional skills to offer our customers a complete jacket and coat alteration and restyle service.

From adjustments to sleeves and the body length of jackets, to lengthening trouser legs and adjusting waists, our talented tailors can make any alteration no matter how big or small.

Our trained staff provide each and every customer with a free consultation and advice on any alteration to ensure the perfect fit. We even have a One Hour Service for the busy man who is short on time but not on style.

Winter is coming now so if your favourite coat or jacket need to be repaired, re-lined or restyled just call in at Zippystitch.

At Zippy Stitch we are experts in repairing and altering leather and suede clothing and handbags.

We can restyle, repair, shorten, taper and take in, so if your zip has broken or your leather trousers are just a tad tight bring them down to Zippy Stitch where our trained staff provide each and every customer with a free consultation and advice on any alteration to ensure the perfect fit.

At Zippy Stitch we repair, alter and restyle dresses, jackets, trousers, coats, suits, schoolwear, bridalwear, curtains and soft furnishings. We take in, take out, shorten, lengthen, taper, dry clean, press, patch, and invisible mend – you name it, we can do it!

Our aims are to offer the best clothing alteration service and good value for money. We have onsite fitting rooms and all our work is undertaken by qualified seamstresses so you can be sure your altered garment fits you exactly.

Our thinking is simple – if you’re happy you’ll come back (hopefully, again and again!) and you’ll tell your friends about us.

How long will my alterations take?

Zippy Stitch offer a range of services depending on how fast you need your repairs or alterations…

1 Hour Fasttrack service
Drop your items in, you can wait or go around the shops, we’ll carry out the work and send you a text message when its ready. This service is subject to a £5.00 surcharge and includes zips, hems and any minor repair. Please see our latest price list.

Standard service
Your items will be ready for collection within 3 – 5 working days. Certain services such as restyling may take longer, depending on the work we are doing for you. When you bring your items in we will tell you exactly when they will be ready for collection.