Clothing Alteration Specialist based in Ardrishaig,
Argyll & Bute
Welcome to Hem House, where I'm Michelle, your expert seamstress based in Ardrishaig, Argyll & Bute.
With over 6 years of experience in alterations and sewing, and a lifelong passion for the craft (I even asked Santa for a sewing machine at the age of 5), I take pride in providing exceptional service.
I offer a private consultation service on a booking basis and undertake jobs of all sizes, including adjustment to bridal party dresses, to shortening trousers.
Price List
This price list represents only a small selection of alterations/repairs. If what you need isn't listed, please contact me for a quote.
Please note our minimum charge on miscellaneous repairs is £12 per item. Prices are subject to change.
Trousers
Shorten
Shorten suit trousers
New zip plain
Suit trousers zip
Lengthen
Hem turn-ups
False hem plain (lengthen)
Hem splits
Shorten incl.lining
Taper legs 2 plain seams
Taper legs 4 plain seams
Large crutch patch (2 legs)
New zip invisible
Take in waist & seat
Let out waist
Re-hem (2 legs)
New pockets
Remove pockets
Close pockets
Poppers/ Hook/ Bar
New elastic
New button hole
New elastic
New button hole
from £12.00
from £15.00
from £15.00
from £15.00
from £15.00
from £15.00
from £18.00
from £15.00
from £18.00
from £18.00
from £22.00
from £20.00
from £15.00
from £18.00
from £16.00
from £5.00
from £20.00
from £10.00
from £6.00
from £3.00
from £15.00
from £4.00
from £15.00
from £4.00
Skirts
Shorten / lengthen hem
Shorten with lining
Shorten hem pleated
False hem
Let-out/take-in waist
Let-out/take-in waist & hips
Replace lining
New zip plain
New zip invisible
Reinforce splits
from £15.00
from £18.00
from £25.00
from £15.00
from £16.00
from £25.00
from £25.00
from £15.00
from £15.00
from £7.00
Blouses
Shorten / lengthen plain
Narrow shoulders
Shorten sleeves plain
Replace pads
Buttons
Take in sides, armhole to hem
from £12.00
from £15.00
from £10.00
from £10.00
from £1.50
from £15.00
Dresses
Shorten plain
Shorten with lining
Take-in hips & waist
Lengthen
Lengthen with Tape
Let-out sides
Let-out waist
Re-hem
New zip
Shorten straps
Shorten lined straps
Shorten cord straps
Shorten additional layer
Hook & eye
Snaps (small)
Snaps (medium)
Alter neckline
Remove Layer / Frill
from £15.00
from £20.00
from £25.00
from £15.00
from £20.00
from £24.00
from £20.00
from £10.00
from £18.00
from £15.00
from £18.00
from £12.00
from £7.00
from £4.00
from £2.00
from £2.00
from £16.50
from £10.00
Jeans
Shorten
Shorten with original hem
New zip (metal)
Patch
Waist darts
Taper legs 2 seams
Take in waste & seat
New Pocket
New button
from £15.00
from £16.00
from £15.00
from £10.00
from £10.00
from £15.00
from £18.00
from £13.00
from £5.00
Jumpers
Elbow patches
Repair moth hole
from £15.00
from £2.50
Evening Wear
Shorten
Shorten with lining
Shorten by hand
Shorten additional layer
Take-in
Take-in with lining
Take-in with boning
Let-out
New zip
Change back style (zip to loops)
Shorten thin straps
Shorten straps
Alter shoulders
Insert panel
Make darts
from £38.00
from £45.00
from £40.00
from £10.00
from £30.00
from £40.00
from £50.00
from £35.00
from £20.00
from £60.00
from £15.00
from £25.00
from £30.00
from £30.00
from £20.00
Shirts
Shorten with shape
Shorten sleeves
Shorten sleeves with cuffs
Take in sides
Make darts
Turn collar
Button hole
Button
from £12.00
from £10.00
from £15.00
from £18.00
from £12.00
from £12.00
from £3.00
from £1.00
Suit Jackets
Suit jacket shorten
Shorten with vent
Shorten sleeves
Shorten sleeves – women
Close vent
Lengthen Sleeves with buttons – men
Take-in (men)
Take-in (women)
Narrow shoulders
Re-line (with 2 pockets) - men
New sleeves lining
Repair lining
Repair pocket
Button
from £35.00
from £40.00
from £30.00
from £25.00
from £24.00
from £30.00
from £40.00
from £30.00
from £45.00
from £90.00
from £30.00
from £12.00
from £12.00
from £2.50
Bridal
Please note that bridal alterations are subject to consultation. Due to the complexity/potential equipment limitations, I may not be able to accommodate all requests.
School Wear
1 Labels
Shorten sleeves jackets
Shorten pleated skirt
Shorten skirt
Shorten Trousers
from £2.00
from £16.00
from £20.00
from £15.00
from £8.00
Testimonials
Michelle is nothing short of a genius. I messaged her with the most bizarre request for a flat cap looking like a Christmas pudding and she pulled it off with humor, speed and top notch skill. Her communication is fantastic and it was an utter joy to recieve such a marvellous creation. Thanks you so Much
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Rachael, Etsy
Beautiful work and the attention to detail is unbelievable. Bespoke and stunning!
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Sara, Facebook
Contact Us
Contact Us
By Booking Only
Chalmers Street, Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, PA30 8EY
07743 756 698
Consultation Hours
Saturday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
