Clothing alterations in Cork, without the fuss.
Expert alterations, repairs and tailoring from a trusted Douglas studio. Walk in whenever we are open. No appointment is needed, including for fittings.
craft
Sometimes it just needs the right hands.
Alterations, tailored to you.
Small repair or complete restyle. Bring it in and we will talk through the best solution with you.
Dress & occasion alterations
Hems, reshaping, fit adjustments and careful work on formal, bridal and special-occasion garments.
02↗Repairs & mending
Thoughtful repairs for everyday favourites, uniforms, linings, seams, tears and worn areas.
03↗Zip replacement
Broken or damaged zips replaced neatly, with finishing selected to suit the original garment.
04↗Bespoke tailoring
Made-to-measure work, custom fitting and considered modifications shaped around you and your garment.
05↗New clothes
Have an idea, drawing or reference? We can discuss making a new piece around your requirements.
06↗Restyling
Give an older garment a new direction with updated shape, proportion and finishing details.
Measured carefully.
Finished beautifully.
Good alterations should not look altered. They should feel as though the garment was always meant to fit that way. That is the standard behind every hem, seam, repair and adjustment.
Our Douglas studio handles everyday clothing, formalwear, wedding garments, uniforms, repairs and bespoke work. You can simply walk in during opening hours and speak with us.
Work that earns a second look.
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Simple from walk-in to collection.
No appointment is required. Bring the garment with you and we will guide you through what is needed.
Walk in
Come to our Douglas shop during opening hours. No booking is needed.
Show us
Bring the garment. We will discuss the fit, repair or change with you.
We tailor
Your garment is altered, repaired or restyled with careful finishing.
Collect
Pick up your finished garment once it is ready.
People notice the difference.
Customer feedback consistently highlights the quality of the work, friendly service and willingness to help with urgent jobs.
“My wedding dress was altered beautifully. Professional, friendly and very reasonably priced.”
“Fantastic people, great service and great prices.”
“They went out of their way to help with a last-minute school uniform alteration.”
Walk in.
We will take it from there.
No appointment is needed, including for fittings. Bring the garment to our Douglas shop and we can discuss what you would like changed.
Need an alteration?
Bring the garment in. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed. For a quick question, call us before you travel.