Topstitch Label

Topstitch Label Alterations studio specialising in clothing and formalwear alterations and repairs with a focus on sustainability.

A few of you have been asking about the dress I did some major alterations to, so here it is!My beautiful bride brought ...
09/06/2026

A few of you have been asking about the dress I did some major alterations to, so here it is!

My beautiful bride brought me her dress last year, but unfortunately it wouldn't do up all the way in the back. She absolutely loved the mesh and lace detailing and wanted to keep it as best as we could. The hem needed to come up a fair amount as well, and so we were able to use some matching tulle and the lace from the excess hem to create a near invisible panel at the back.

This was pretty complicated due to how delicate the tulle and lace was, and trying to make it as invisible as possible without completely remaking the back (which we also could have done but would have been a much more complicated process).

The hem was also fairly complicated as not only did it have this gorgeous lace scallop, but also multiple layers including a crinoline layer.

We had multiple fittings to ensure the back sat just how the bride wanted it, and in the end she was so happy with it. Honestly, that part makes it all worth it! Seeing the bride's smile and joy as her dress finally fit always makes me so happy!

Thank you to this beautiful bride for trusting me with such a complicated alteration, and congratulations on your beautiful wedding!

*Last photo shared with the bride's permission

09/04/2026

My first make of the year!

So far I haven't done very well trying to make myself one thing a month out of my personal stash, but this is a start! I didn't have a set plan on what I wanted for these shorts, just that I wanted a pair of denim shorts.

I'm so happy I went with the buttonhole closure as I think it adds some beautiful detail at the front, and doing all the topstitching detail is always so much fun! My favourite part though is the bias binding on the inside, it just looks so pretty!

So what do you think of these shorts? And what should I make next?

A different kind of alteration, but still great results!This client didn't like the sleeves and hood on their jumper, so...
27/03/2026

A different kind of alteration, but still great results!

This client didn't like the sleeves and hood on their jumper, so I removed them and turned it into a vest that's perfect for the cooler weather.

The final form of this jumper looks fantastic and our client was very happy.

We're creating a featured brands section in our studio ✨This section will feature Australian small businesses with a com...
11/03/2026

We're creating a featured brands section in our studio ✨

This section will feature Australian small businesses with a commitment to sustainability. I'm so proud to support these businesses, and we make an effort to try out the products first so we can stand behind our recommendations. This is a part of our commitment to sustainability plan, which involves helping people who also have this passion to support other people with the same vision. ❤️

If you have a business like this, or you know of one you think we should feature, feel free to send us a message!
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I'm so excited to announce that our studio is expanding!In the 8 months we've been at we have had so much support and d...
24/02/2026

I'm so excited to announce that our studio is expanding!

In the 8 months we've been at we have had so much support and demand for our services that we are squeezing into our current space. So when the opportunity presented itself to take over the shop next door, we had to take it.

We're not leaving the Mill, in fact this place has been exactly what we needed, which is why we're so excited for this opportunity. Shop 10 will become our new space for fittings, bookings, and products, and shop 11 will be our studio workspace.

We'll be working on the new space from March 1st and will be announcing the unveiling as soon as we can!

With this new change, we'll also be adopting a new pricing system, one with less guesswork in your garment alterations and more consistency so you'll know what to expect from us - in both our pricing and our quality garment alterations and repairs.

We can't wait to share this new space with you! Thank you all for the amazing support for our business, and we hope to keep offering you high quality and sustainable garment solutions for years to come!

03/02/2026

Repaired and ready to re-wear!

For this repair, we reinforced the damaged material with interfacing and used our machine to darn over the damaged fabric. This allowed us to restitch the belt loops back on and voila! All fixed and ready for more life!

Another gorgeous formal dress! ✨For this dress, we only shortened the front of the skirt to keep the length in the back....
31/01/2026

Another gorgeous formal dress! ✨

For this dress, we only shortened the front of the skirt to keep the length in the back. And we also made a matching scrunchie with the off cuts.

Fast fashion means that things are made fast.I know, crazy right?! But it also means that sometimes there are flaws in o...
24/01/2026

Fast fashion means that things are made fast.

I know, crazy right?! But it also means that sometimes there are flaws in our clothing, such as too little fabric in the seam allowance, that means our clothes fall apart quickly - no matter how much you pay for them. If it's made in a factory, they can't slow down to make sure every seam is perfect.

Fortunately this is a simple fix, and the sooner you get the garment in for repair, the less damage will occur.

This top suffered from this issue and began to fray, but we were able to undo the seam and tuck the material in enough that it won't come apart again. In some cases, interfacing or fray check is used to ensure that the seam is secure.

So no need to toss these garments or send them back, fix it so your garment gets lots of wear.

We have reached capacity for February!We are booking out super fast, so if you're needing garments completed for March b...
23/01/2026

We have reached capacity for February!

We are booking out super fast, so if you're needing garments completed for March be sure to come in for a fitting now. Our wait time is currently a minimum of 4 weeks due to a high demand for our services, so please ensure you leave enough time for us to fit you, complete your alterations or repairs, and for you to pick up your garments.

You can come by our studio at the or send us a message through Facebook, Instagram or the contact form on our website.

Yes, we can fix your belt loops!This back belt loop was incredibly worn, in fact it was in two pieces - no holding a bel...
23/01/2026

Yes, we can fix your belt loops!

This back belt loop was incredibly worn, in fact it was in two pieces - no holding a belt there! So we were able to remove the damaged loop and replace it with a brand new one.

Overtime, this dye on this loop will wear like the rest of the jeans and you'll never know it was replaced.

I love a good garment repair!

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Shop 11, Old Flour Mill, 227-229 Brisbane Street
Ipswich, QLD
4305

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 11am

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