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Mending & Alteration Services
Mending & Alteration Services
At Sarah Tremain, we specialize in restoring, reshaping, and reimagining your favorite garments with expert mending and thoughtful alterations. Whether it’s a small fix, a creative repair, or a fit adjustment, our services blend functionality and artistry to help you keep your wardrobe timeless, personal, and sustainable.
Mending/Alteration Possibilities:
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Button Replacement – $5 each
Replace or reattach missing buttons to restore closure and detail. -
Patching Small Hole – Starts at $25
Repair holes under ½ inch with a discreet or artistic patch. -
Patching Large Hole – Starts at $45
Reinforce and repair larger holes (over ½ inch) with visible or tonal patching. -
Zipper Replacement – $50
Swap out broken zippers for fully functional new ones. -
Hemming Pants/Jeans – $35
Adjust the length of jeans or trousers for a clean, tailored look. -
Hemming Shirts – $25
Shorten shirt hems/sleeves for a neater or more flattering fit. -
Hemming Skirt/Dress (No Lining) – $50
Shorten unlined skirts or dresses for a polished and refreshed silhouette. Ideal for simpler hems without internal layers. -
Hemming Dress (With Lining) – $75
Tailor the length of fully lined dresses with precision, ensuring both the outer fabric and lining are adjusted seamlessly for a professional finish. -
Alterations: Take In/Out (No Panels) – Starts at $45
Adjust garment width for better fit—either slimming or expanding slightly. -
Alterations: Take Out with Panels – Starts at $60
Add fabric panels to increase size or create visual interest. -
Alterations: Add Corset Back – Starts at $75
Insert a corset back for flexible sizing, added flair, or design transformation. -
Other / Custom Repair – $25 Deposit
For unique or multi-area repairs/alterations. Deposit applies to the final cost, billed at $45/hr.
Why Choose Sarah Tremain Mending Services?
Our services go beyond repairs—we help preserve the memories, stories, and personality in your clothing. By repairing rather than replacing, you’re not only extending the life of your garments but also supporting sustainability.
Drop off your item today, and let us bring your vision to life with care and creativity!
Product Story
Product Story
Every piece of clothing carries a story. Our mending services honor those stories by blending functionality and artistry — whether it’s a tonal repair that disappears into the fabric or a decorative mend that makes a statement. By repairing rather than replacing, you preserve both memories and materials, extending the life of what you already love.
How It Works
How It Works
Mending services are typically completed within two weeks of drop-off. You’ll select the repair you need from the options provided, or choose “Other” for custom requests. If your repair is unique or more complex, a twenty-five dollar deposit will apply toward the final cost. After your appointment, we’ll confirm the timeline and details before getting started.
Why It Costs What it Does
Why It Costs What it Does
We price transparently. Standard services are listed individually, while custom work is billed at forty-five dollars an hour, plus materials if needed. This ensures fair wages for skilled labor while keeping repairs accessible. The investment you make in mending sustains both your garments and our commitment to building a slower, more caring fashion system.
What Your Purchase Supports
What Your Purchase Supports
By choosing mending, you’re investing in more than the life of a garment. You’re supporting our West Philly studio, sustaining fair-wage work, and fueling community events like Mend It Yourself workshops — where the skills of repair are shared, celebrated, and made accessible.
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