Clothes Alterations

Clothes Alterations means that your wardrobe will last longer and fit better. Letting the hem out and putting in a shorter hem can lengthen trousers. After letting the hem out press the old hem area well. Where the hem was originally folded a line can be seen even after pressing well. Jeans normally have a small hem that can’t spare any extra fabric. For girls’ jeans simply add lace or a strip of fabric around the bottom. Sew the fabric under the existing hem for a layered look. Another way to deal with the problem of short lengths is to cut the long trousers into a Capri style, just below the knee. Adding length to a skirt or dress is basically the same thing as adding length to trousers. Sew a piece of lace or clothe around the hem of the dress. You can either attach it under the hem to give it a layered appearance or remove the previous hem and attach the two pieces. Fabrics don’t have to match - use a coordinating print against a solid dress or vice-versa. Do the same thing for sleeves that are getting too short. Short sleeve shirts can also have the sleeves removed to make a shell-type top. Another option is to cut off the long sleeve and make the outfit short-sleeved. This just shows that many alterations can be made to clothes we didn’t realise, make your most loved clothes last longer.

Excel Press garment finishing service is quick, slick and a resource which is available to the importer today. Our competence is backed by a staff with a wealth of skill and knowledge of knitted and woven garments, which is unparalleled in the UK and Europe. They have the knowledge, experience and capacity within its UK production units to take these problem garments and convert the vast majority of this stock from ‘reject’ to retail-ready with consequent benefit to importer, wholesaler and retailer.

If you would like to make an enquiry about our Clothes Alterations or place an order on our products today then do not hesitant to telephone us on +44 (0)1773 528101 or fax us on +44 (0)1773 528104. Alternatively you can email Excel Press at info@excelpress.ltd.uk. We aim to reply to all of our enquiries as quickly as possible, to discuss your comments and queries.