HIGHGATE'S CUSTOM ALTERATIONS SPECIALIST SUITS, DRESSES, COATS, JACKETS, TROUSERS, SKIRTS
We are the master tailoring specialist trusted by the Highgate community, located just a quick, easy trip from Highgate Village to our main bespoke workshop near Finsbury Park. We guarantee the highest precision for all your investment garments—from complex bridal gowns and designer suits to treasured coats and leather jackets—ensuring a flawless fit that preserves the value of your clothing.
WHY CUSTOMERS CHOOSE OUR EXPERTISE
Our precision alteration service is the smart choice if you live in Islington, Crouch End, Highgate, or anywhere in North London. Customers come to us because they know their most valuable and cherished garments—from wedding gowns to designer suits—require specialized care that generic dry cleaners simply cannot provide.
We are experts in the architecture of fine clothing. Whether we are rebuilding the shoulder of a jacket, tailoring a complex bridal bodice, or reshaping a high-quality Vinted find, we treat every garment as an investment. We guarantee a flawless fit that not only looks perfect but also extends the life and value of your clothing for years to come.
CUSTOM ALTERATIONS FOR YOUR EVENT WEAR
We specialize in perfecting the fit of your most important garments. Whether it's a suit, tuxedo, wedding dress, or special occasion gown, our expert tailors focus on the precision and detail that ready-to-wear clothing always lacks. We ensure a flawless, custom silhouette that guarantees you look and feel confident. This is the quality and expertise customers travel for from Islington, Crouch End, and Highgate.
FLAWLESS SUIT SHOULDERS
The foundation of any great suit. We expertly rebuild and balance the shoulders for a powerful, custom drape across your chest and back.
BRIDAL DRESS BODICE
TROUSER TAPERING & SLIMMING
Precision fitting for the most important part of your gown. We ensure the bodice is structurally perfect and flawlessly comfortable for your special day.
Tailoring your trousers for a sharp, modern silhouette. Our custom tapering and slimming creates a bespoke fit that elevates your entire look.
OCCASION DRESS RESHAPE
JACKET WAIST ADJUSTMENT
VINTED & VINTAGE REDESIGN
Specializing in complex fabrics and unique designs. We reshape your formal gowns and evening wear for an impeccable and flattering fit.
We custom-slim the jacket waist and perfect the sleeve length for a defined, sharp profile. It's the key to achieving a truly tailored silhouette.
Give a second life to high-quality, pre-loved finds. We resize and rebuild vintage garments to your exact measurements, making them uniquely yours.
EVERYDAY FIT & WARDROBE LONGEVITY
our best clothes aren't just for special occasions. We ensure every item you wear, from your favourite jeans to your essential work coat, fits perfectly and lasts longer. This section covers all crucial daily services, including quick, precise repairs and adjustments.
PRECISION JEANS HEMMING
Expertly adjusting the length of all denim, including designer jeans. We guarantee to keep the original hem look or provide a flawless new finish.
TROUSERS WAIST ADJUSTMENTS
Quickly and expertly altering the waist size of casual and work trousers. Ensures maximum comfort and a better, less baggy fit throughout the day.
QUICK ZIPPER REPLACEMENT
Fast and reliable replacement of broken zips on any garment—from dresses and skirts to heavy-duty coats and jackets.
JUMPER & KNITWEAR ALTERATIONS
We specialise in reshaping and resizing knitwear, including jumpers and cardigans. Perfect for tapering, adjusting sleeve length, or detailed hole repair (moth damage).
JACKET & COAT RESHAPING
We specialize in resizing and restyling structured outerwear. From taking in the chest and waist to shortening the length, we give your favorite jackets and coats a custom, modern fit.
SHIRT & BLOUSE SLIMMING
Custom tailoring work shirts and blouses to remove excess fabric around the waist, chest, and arms for a cleaner, modern fit.
BOOK YOUR CUSTOM FIT OR GET A QUICK REPAIR
HOW ALTERATIONS WORKS
1. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Book your appointment online by choosing a time and day, then bring your items to IMAGE
2. HAVE YOUR FITTING
Next, we'll conduct a fitting on-site where you can try on your clothes, and we'll pin them to suit your unique shape and style.
3. WE WORK OUR MAGIC
Afterward, our specialist seamstress or master tailors will expertly alter your clothes to perfection.
WHY CHOOSE IMAGE TAILORS
EXPERIENCED TAILORS
Whether it's a delicate dress or a sharp suit, we're skilled in repairing all types of clothing.
QUALITY TAILORING
From weddings to casual, our tailors expertly manage both alterations and repairs with meticulous care and precision.
QUICK TURNAROUND
very item is repaired promptly, efficiently, and with the utmost care and attention to detail.
PREMIUM ALTERATIONS AT THE HIGHEST STANDARD
With years of experience, IMAGE Tailors has built a reputation for expert clothing alterations, top-quality repairs, and exceptional customer service.
Our talented tailors and skilled seamstresses bring decades of expertise to every garment, giving your favourite items the care they deserve, and ensuring they always receive the best treatment.
From an expensive suit to a glamorous dress, bridal or a beloved jumper, our specialists treat each piece with the utmost care, restoring it to its best condition.
EASY TO REACH FROM NORTH LONDON
Our Finsbury Park workshop is the most convenient location for specialist tailoring services in North London, offering easy access via Tube, Rail, and Bus.
From Crouch End: A 15-minute bus ride or short taxi journey. From Highgate: Just a quick stop via the Northern Line to Finsbury Park Station. From Islington: Only two stops from Highbury & Islington on the Victoria Line.
Find us at IMAGE Tailors 29 Fonthill Road London N4 3HZ – we're just 5 minutes walk from Finsbury Park Station Exit 2.
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Do you do made-to-measure clothing?We specialise in alterations, as it’s what most of our customers need. However, if you have a pair of trousers or a dress you love and want it replicated, we can help. While we don’t make jackets from scratch, we’re great at altering ready-to-wear jackets to suit your body shape.
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How much does it cost to shorten a dress?Prices start from £60 and can go up to £250 depending on the number of layers, fabric type, and width of the hem. Book a fitting so we can give you a more accurate quote.
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What women’s garments do you alter?We alter dresses, skirts, trousers, blouses, jumpsuits, coats, jackets and more. Whether it’s a simple hem or a full reshaping, we can help.
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I bought something in the sales, but it doesn’t fit. Can you help?Absolutely. One of our most common jobs is adjusting sale items to fit perfectly. Bring it in and we’ll tailor it to your body.
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Do you work with delicate fabrics like silk or lace?Yes, we do. We’re experienced in working with delicate fabrics and special occasionwear.
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Do you alter jeans?Yes, we do! We can take in the waist, shorten or lengthen them (including original finish), taper the legs, and repair them with darning, patching, new zips, buttons, or belt loops.
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Q: How much does it cost to shorten trousers?Trousers shortening starts from £35. This can vary slightly depending on the fabric and style (e.g. with turn-ups or lining).
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Can you taper my suit trousers or shirt?Yes, we can repair or replace damaged linings and patch up worn areas to extend the life of your garments.
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I lost/gained weight—can you adjust my suit?We can! We regularly adjust suits for body changes—whether it’s letting out or taking in trousers, waistcoats, or jackets.
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Can you fix the lining inside my jacket or coat?Yes, we can repair or replace damaged linings and patch up worn areas to extend the life of your garments.