Reading's trusted tailor since 1995

Your clothes, perfectly fitted.

From a simple hem to a full wedding dress, West Tailoring delivers careful, precise alterations — every time.

30+ years experience
All garment types
Bridal specialists
Rush service available

Services & Pricing

Each alteration is assessed individually. The following list of services are a guide for indication purposes.

If your specific needs are not listed here please feel free to call us or pop in.

Trousers

  • Shorten Plainfrom £15.00
  • Lengthen false hemfrom £15.00
  • Taper legfrom £15.00
  • Waist reduce or let outfrom £15.00
  • Half-Pocketfrom £12.00
  • Full-Pocketfrom £15.00
  • Relinedfrom £30.00
  • Repair pocket edgefrom £10.00

Dresses & Skirts

  • Shorten Plainfrom £15.00
  • Lengthen falsefrom £20.00
  • Reduce side seamfrom £20.00
  • New waist elasticfrom £15.00
  • Relinedfrom £25.00
  • Hand finished hem / re hemfrom £15.00
  • Take in under armfrom £15.00
  • For Bridal/Prom dresses please visit
    us in store for an accurate quote.

Jackets & Coats

  • Shorten plain sleevesfrom £30.00
  • Lengthen sleeves false hemfrom £30.00
  • Shorten sleeves with button/false buttonfrom £40.00
  • Shorten sleeves from shoulderfrom £55.00
  • Shorten Jacketfrom £45.00
  • Shorten coatfrom £40.00
  • Side seams take in / let outfrom £40.00
  • Relining jacketfrom £70.00
  • Elbow patches / shoulder padsfrom £18.00

Zips

  • Jeans / trousers / skirtsfrom £15.00
  • Dressfrom £15.00
  • Anorak zips up to 22"from £25.00
  • Anorak zips up to 26"from £30.00

Shirts

  • Shorten lengthfrom £12.00
  • Shorten sleeve cuffsfrom £15.00
  • From long to short sleevesfrom £15.00
  • Take in sides (Darts)from £15.00

Curtains & Repairs

  • We provide expert curtain alterations
    and general garment repairs.
    Pricing for these and other
    miscellaneous items
    is agreed in-store upon consultation.

Prices are a guide. Final cost confirmed at fitting. Call us if you're unsure — we're happy to help.

Find Us & Opening Times

We're on the first floor of 86 Oxford Road, Reading. Enter the hallway, take the first set of stairs, and go through the next set of doors — our staff will be ready to welcome you.

Contact Information

 86 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7LJ

 0118 956 7711

 enquiries@westtailoring.co.uk

Opening Hours

 Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm

 Sat: 10am - 6pm

 Sun: Closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of items do you alter?

We alter clothing of all kinds — suits, dresses, shirts, trousers — as well as soft furnishings like curtains. Have something unusual? Pop in or give us a call.

How long will alterations take?

Most basic alterations take 2–3 business days. More complex work may take a little longer. Rush services are available if you're on a deadline.

Do you alter bridal and formal wear?

Yes — we specialise in bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, and all formal wear. We'll make sure everything fits perfectly for your big day.

Can you repair damaged clothing?

Absolutely. We repair holes, tears, replace zippers, and restore worn garments to near-new condition.

What if I'm not happy with the result?

Let us know and we'll put it right. We work with you until you're completely satisfied.

Do you handle unusual requests?

We love a challenge. Pop in or call us with anything out of the ordinary — we're happy to take a look.