Sewing Alterations by Jana

14/02/2026

I am reopening my services for sewing alterations in Ringwood area 😊

Here is some of the things I can do for you:

👖 Repair Services
• Zipper replacement (pants, dresses, jackets)
• Button replacement
• Hook and eye repair
• Seam repair
• Patching holes (visible or invisible mending)
• Reinforcing worn areas (inner thigh, elbows)
• Reattaching lining
• Elastic replacement
• Fixing ripped hems

👗 Clothing Fit Adjustments
• Hemming (pants, skirts, dresses)
• Taking in (making smaller at seams)
• Letting out (making larger if fabric allowance exists)
• Waist adjustments
• Shortening or lengthening sleeves
• Tapering pants or sleeves
• Reshaping side seams

✂️ Resizing & Restyling
• Converting pants to shorts
• Turning long dress into midi or mini
• Adding sleeves to sleeveless dress
• Removing sleeves
• Adding slits


👶 Children Alterations
• Adjusting children’s uniforms
• Extending hems for growing kids

🏠 Home & Soft Furnishing Alterations
• Curtain hemming
• Cushion cover resizing
• Zipper replacement on cushion covers
• Tablecloth resizing
• Duvet cover repair
• Slipcover adjustments

Looking forward to meet you
Jana xx

Ps: photo of my recent volunteer work in Uganda, teaching children how to use sewing machines 😎

20/02/2025

I no longer offer alteration services in Chineham, as I have relocated.

Please check Repair cafe which runs once a month in the Christchurch. They will be very happy to help with your alterations.

Chineham Repair Café

18/02/2023

Chineham Repair Cafe
What a delight to be part of such a beautiful project.
You can come to have your items repaired every 3rd Saturday of the month from 11am to 2 pm at the Christ Church Chineham

Today me and other volunteers have repaired
Christmas lights
Toaster
Printer
Zip on a coat
Door stop
Chandelier
Skirt
Swimming suit
Jacket pocket
And probably other items which I didn’t get the chance to see.

I really enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next one on March 18th

20/07/2022

Fascinating xx

23/06/2022

This is my advertising. Simple post in my window, people walking by and contacting me. I love the fact that it’s mostly local people and neighbours who come. What a great way to keep community strong.
Please do come and say hi or ask anything sewing related.
Jana xx

14/01/2022

I love doing hand sewing as well as on a sewing machine. Don't hesitate to bring any kind of alterations...from the smallest ones to more complex.

14/08/2021

Another happy customer 💜
"Hi jana, my dresses fit perfectly thank you, I will recommend you to my friends. Enjoy the weekend Lynda"

05/03/2021

Are your curtains too long?
Send me a message for a quote.

25/01/2021

Trousers too long or wide?
Broken zip?
Coat needs shortening?
Curtains to adjust?

These are the most common alteration that you might need.
Send me a message for a quote.
Currently accepting only local jobs at RG24, or by post.
Jana xx