Why mending matters

Fast fashion exacts an immense cost on people and our planet. After studying design almost a decade ago and stepping away from the disposable clothing cycle, I discovered the empowerment of sewing and repairing. Choosing to repair, alter, and cherish the clothing you already own fosters a deeper connection to what you wear while keeping textiles out of the waste stream.

Service Menu & Pricing Guide

Drop Off Booking Minimum: $30 per booking

Studio Pop-In Booking Minimum: $55 per booking

In-Home Wardrobe Consultation Minimum: $35 call-out fee + minimum $80 in garment alterations/repairs

All prices in NZD. Final quotes are confirmed upon inspection before work begins.

 

Hemming & Length Adjustments

  • Standard Machine Hem: From $30
    Clean, topstitched finish for casual trousers, jeans, trackpants, and unlined skirts.

  • Original Finish Denim Hem: From $40
    Preserves the factory-distressed hem on premium denim.

  • Tailored Blind Hem: From $45
    Discreet hand finish for wool suit trousers and tailored slacks.

  • Specialty & Multi-Layer Hem: From $55 – $75
    Bias-cut garments, lined evening gowns, prom dresses, and wide sweeps.

Precision Fitting & Resizing

  • Waistband Resizing (Take In / Let Out): From $35 – $65
    Tailored adjustment through the centre-back seam, side seams, or elastic casing.

  • Rise & Crotch Restructuring: From $55 – $75
    Reducing or reshaping crotch depth and seat length on tailored trousers or designer cuts.

  • Torso & Silhouette Contouring: From $45
    Taking in side seams on dresses, contouring back darts on shirts, or tapering legs.

Denim and Heavy Duty Fabric Restoration 

  • Structural Denim/Workwear Darning: From $25
    High-density machine darning with cotton or denim reinforcement backing. Best for small holes.

  • Patched Denim/Workwear: From $30
    Reinforcing rips or worn areas in denim/workwear. Uses offcut textiles to create a custom patch for the repair. Best for larger holes. 

  • Precision Seam Reconstruction: From $25
    Restitching burst structural seams across apparel and sportswear.

Artisan Visible Mending & Knitwear Care

  • Artisan Hand Darning with Embroidery Thread or Wool: From $60/hr
    Decorative hand stitching for small holes/rips/stains in delicate fabrics - knits, sheers, linens, silks.

  • Delicate Fabric Tear Repair: From $35
    Stabilising tears in silk, muslin, linen, or sheer textiles with hand-made patches.

Hardware, Fasteners & Closures

  • Concealed / Invisible Zip Replacement: From $50 + cost of zip
    Precision insertion for evening wear, silk dresses, and fine skirts.

  • Trouser & Denim Zip Replacement: From $45 + cost of zip
    Heavy-duty YKK metal or nylon coil zips.

  • Outerwear & Technical Zip Replacement: From $45 + cost of zip
    Jackets, backpacks, sleeping bag zips.

  • Hardware Restoration & Button Fortification: $15 – $25
    Hand-shanked button replacement, hook-and-eye closures, snaps, and slider adjustments.

Upcycling & Conversions

  • Bespoke Garment Transformation: From $45 
    Converting dresses into skirts or tops, collar removals, or re-styling vintage silhouettes.

  • Scrap-Fabric Accessories: $10 – $25
    Matching scrunchies or other accessories crafted from offcut textiles.

Homewares & Other Repairs

  • Curtain Hemming: $14 per metre 
    Machine finished double-rolled hem. Single layer sheer, opaque, thermal-lined. Double for lined.

  • Premium Curtain Hemming: From $32 per metre
    Hand-stitched blind-hem finish - perfect for an invisible finish on high-quality drapes.
  • Joining Curtain Panels: From $10 per metre
    Seaming together two curtain panels into one larger panel

  • Custom Squab & Cushion Re-Covering: From $65 (cushion) / From $120+ (boxed squab)
    Boxed cushion covers, daybed squabs, and zip retrofitting.

  • Utility & Gear Repair: From $40
    Heavy canvas bags, suitcase linings, backpack straps, and outdoor covers.

How you can get items to us

We make fittings and drop-offs simple and flexible. You can drop off your garments directly, pop into our sewing studio to discuss ideas in person, or book an in-home fitting consultation for multiple garments or intricate tailoring needs.

Custom projects and vintage pieces

Have an unusual vintage restoration, a delicate heirloom knit, or a complex rework? Standard jobs like zips and hems have clear fixed rates, while complex visible mending and creative transformations are quoted on an hourly basis. Send a quick text or message to arrange a studio pop-in and discuss your piece.