Alterations & Bespoke Services At Copeland Fabric & Wool, we offer a friendly, reliable alterations and bespoke service to help your garments fit beautifully and feel just right.
Whether it’s everyday clothing, special-occasion wear or simple repairs, we can help with:
• Trouser and skirt shortening
• Taking in or letting out garments
• Sleeve adjustments
• Zip replacements and repairs
• General mending and small repairs
• Bespoke bridal and prom service
We also offer a bespoke bridal and prom service, creating and altering dresses to suit your individual style and fit. From restyling an existing gown to designing and making a one-of-a-kind dress, we provide a personal, one-to-one service with fittings and expert advice throughout the process.
Every item is individually assessed and we are always happy to talk through what is possible before any work begins.
Pop into the shop for a friendly consultation and a no-obligation quote.
Booking Details & Requirements
To secure your alterations appointment, a £40 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. 20% vat is added at checkout
This deposit helps cover missed appointments, but it will be deducted from your final alterations bill when you attend your appointment.
Booking times:
We only accept bookings Tuesday to Friday, between 5.00pm and 6.00pm, due to other commitments.
Important information for prom, evening and wedding dress alterations:
When attending your fitting, please bring the appropriate underwear, such as the bra you intend to wear with the dress, and the shoes you plan to wear on the day.
This ensures your garment can be fitted and altered accurately.
Copeland Fabric and Wool Alterations Price List – 2026
Coats & Jackets
Shorten coat or jacket – from £25.00
Double-ended zip – £30.00 (zip not included)
Shorten jacket/coat sleeves (unlined) – £26.00
Shorten jacket/coat sleeves (lined) – £30.00
Jacket shoulders – £28.00
Jacket relined – £100.00
Coat relined – £120.00
Jacket taken in or out – £27.00
Jacket taken up – £32.00
Zip replacement – £20.00 (excluding zip)
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Trousers & Jeans
Shorten (single hem) – £20.00
Shorten trousers with turn-up – £25.00
Zip / concealed zip – £20.00 (excluding zip)
Tapered – £15.00
Waist altered – £22.00
Trousers tailored – £28.00
Repaired – £20.00
Original hem fixed – £20.00
Jeans
Jeans taken in or out – £25.00
Jeans button fly changed to zip – £30.00
Jeans zip – £22.00 (plus zip)
Jeans taken up – £20.00
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Skirts
Shorten / taken in – from £25.00
Shorten pleated skirts / repeat pleats – £20.00
Zip – £20.00 (plus zip)
Invisible zip – £28.00 (plus zip)
Waist and hips altered – £22.00
Relined – £20.00 (plus fabric)
Elastic waist – £22.00
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T-Shirts, Shirts & Blouses
Tops (including shirts and blouses) taken in – £20.00
Sleeve shortened (tops, shirts and blouses) – £22.00
Fix seam – £5.00
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General Repairs
Cuffs or collar turned – £20.00
Buttons – £5.50 each
Mend pockets – £15.00
New pockets – £20.00
Patches – £10.00 each
School labels – £1.50
Badges – £8.00 each
Minimum repair charge – £10.00
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Evening Wear & Bridal
Dress shortened – £30.00
Shorten with more than two layers – £50.00
Six layers – £75.00
Shorten straps – £30.00
Zip replacement – £20.00
Fix beaded detail or add beadwork – from £30.00
Change a zip to a lace-up back – from £50.00 to £120.00
Covered buttons and loops – £1.50 per button
Maxi dress shortened – £20.00
Maxi dress shortened with lining – £30.00
Ribbon attached to bridesmaid’s dress – £10.00
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Teddy Bears
Large bear – from £40.00
Medium bear – from £35.00
Small bear – from £30.00
Repairs – from £20.00
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Memory Cushions & Quilts
(Made from your treasured garments)
Loved one memory cushion – from £30.00
Uniform cushion – from £30.00
Uniform with tie cushion – from £30.00
Cot quilt – from £115.00
Single bed quilt – from £130.00
Double bed quilt – from £150.00
King-size quilt – from £180.00
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Curtains
Per curtain taken up (unlined) – £10.00 per drop
Per curtain taken up (lined) – £15.00 per drop
Heading tape and threads / rings – extra
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Loose Sofa Cushions (Slipcovers)
Per cushion (customer to provide fabric) – £30.00 per layer
Zips – extra
Cushion repair – £15.00 (plus zip)
To ensure the best quality of work for all customers, we aim to complete all alterations within two weeks.
If you require your item sooner, a priority service is available:
Express alteration – £5.00 per item
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

We know some of you might think, "It’s only just an alteration," but if we hear that too often, we might just start adding, "It’s only just Tax!" Every detail matters, and we put care into every stitch. So, whether it’s a tiny tweak or a big change, we’re here to make sure it’s every stitch is perfect!

For more information, please visit us in store at Copeland Fabric and Wool, 73a High Street, Cleator Moor, CA25 5BW or contact us on 01946 458 133 Or whatsapp us on 07565771827 alternatively you can email us at copelandfabricandwool@gmail.com.