Knitwear alterations - UK

DB6

Does anyone know or have experience of having knitwear altered (tailored) in the UK? I bought a cashmere/merino mock turtle neck from Woolovers for a bargain price - fabric feels good but it's a bit loose on the chest and I was thinking of tailoring it.

Any links/recommendations appreciated (or it may go back and I'll be off to N Peal!!)

D

MajorBoothroyd

I'm beginning to wonder if this is a James Bond forum or a clothing forum 8-)

Sir Miles

MajorBoothroyd wrote:

I'm beginning to wonder if this is a James Bond forum or a clothing forum 8-)

If you aren't interested then don't reply...it's quite simple really 8-)

TeenageBond

Dufus wrote:

Does anyone know or have experience of having knitwear altered (tailored) in the UK? I bought a cashmere/merino mock turtle neck from Woolovers for a bargain price - fabric feels good but it's a bit loose on the chest and I was thinking of tailoring it.

Any links/recommendations appreciated (or it may go back and I'll be off to N Peal!!)

D

You could try going to your local dry cleaners and see if they'll do anything.
I've had a couple shirts and jackets alterned that way, also fairly cheap. -{

DB6

TeenageBond wrote:

You could try going to your local dry cleaners and see if they'll do anything.
I've had a couple shirts and jackets alterned that way, also fairly cheap. -{

It will probably need to be more specialist than the dry cleaner as it isn't as simple as sewing it up - it would need to be 're-knitted' as I understand it.

TeenageBond

Aah. Yeah, if re-knitting is the issue, then you'll definitely be looking at a knitwear specialist.

MajorBoothroyd

Just thought this would be more appropriate in the off topic section

Sir Miles

MajorBoothroyd wrote:

Just thought this would be more appropriate in the off topic section

Not really - more people will see/read it here than there...and it is related, if only *just* -{

kadd

Hi Dufus

If you're in London I get all my alterations done by the London Fashion Workroom. I've never used them for knitwear but their site looks like they do this.
www.londonfashionworkrooms.co.uk

I got my Barbour Tokito altered by them and was happy with the result. They are on the pricey side but I trust them. I've had horrible experience with dry cleaners use and would never go that route again.

DB6

Sir Miles wrote:

Not really - more people will see/read it here than there...and it is related, if only *just* -{

I know it's only *just* so thanks for understanding.....my logic was it's kind of Spectre clothing and therefore fits here....

Thanks for the link - will take a look as I'm in London fairly regularly.

Sir Miles

Dufus wrote:

Sir Miles wrote:

Not really - more people will see/read it here than there...and it is related, if only *just* -{

I know it's only *just* so thanks for understanding.....my logic was it's kind of Spectre clothing and therefore fits here....

No problem...my opinion is that you will more likely get replies here than in another forum...plus it could help others too -{