Mending
We’re committed to practicing ethical fashion - and teaching others how to do it, too.
We offer in-house mending and alterations services in our Ethical Clothing Australia-accredited studio at Collingwood Yards, and paid industry training for refugees and newly arrived migrants through our traineeship program.
How it works
Submit your request
Fill in our short form and attach a photo of the garment. We’ll come back to you with a quote within 2 business days.
Drop off your garment
Bring your piece to our studio at Collingwood Yards. We'll confirm the repair scope and timeline in person.
We mend and repair
Your repair is completed by our skilled machinists, with Work2Learn trainees working alongside under supervision.
7-10 business days (or $15 Rush Fee for sooner)
Collect your garment
We'll contact you when it's ready. Collect from the studio, or discuss postage if you're not local.
Every alteration is handled with care by our skilled machinists and trainees.
By choosing to mend and alter your garments with us you’re also supporting refugee and new migrant students gain hands-on industry experience through our paid 5-month internship.
What we repair
Because every garment is different, we quote each repair individually. The prices below are a guide, and we’ll confirm the final cost once we’ve assessed your piece.
Hems and length
Trouser hem, dress hem, sleeve shortening
From $25–$45
Zippers
Replacement zip (exposed or concealed), zip repair
From $50–$85Patching
Patch, knee and elbow reinforcement
From $45Hand darning
Wool, knit, and woven fabric — visible or invisible mend
From $55–$65
Waist adjustments
Taking in or letting out waist seams on trousers, skirts, dresses
From $45–$85
Straps and fastenings
Bra straps, bag straps, button replacement, hook and eye
From $10–$35Bespoke
Structural changes, resizing, lining replacement. Tell us what you need.
Quoted individually
We don’t repair:
Bridal wear or wedding dresses, suiting, heavy denim, leather, swimwear or activewear
Not local? We’re an official partner of Hello Tailr, making it easy to organise repairs from anywhere in Australia.
Book through Hello Tailr and send your garment directly to our studio. We’ll mend it and return it to you by post.
Running a brand or retail operation?
We partner with businesses to repair returns, samples, production seconds and customer pieces — extending product life instead of writing it off.