Tailor & Alterations

Could you please shorten these trousers because they are a bit too long for me?

💡 Use this phrase when you want to make your trousers or sleeves shorter.

I would like to take this jacket in around the waist because it is too loose.

💡 This phrasal verb means to make a piece of clothing smaller or tighter.

Is it possible to let this skirt out because it has become too tight for me?

💡 This phrasal verb means to make a piece of clothing larger or looser.

Can you hem these jeans so they do not drag on the floor when I walk?

💡 To hem means to fold and sew the bottom edge of your trousers.

When will these alterations be ready because I need them for a special wedding next week?

💡 Ask this question to know the date when your clothes will be done.

How much will it cost to alter this suit, and can I get a receipt?

💡 Use this simple question to ask the tailor for the total price.

Do I need to have a fitting before I can collect the finished clothes?

💡 A fitting is when you try on clothes to check the size.

If I pay for the alterations now, will you be able to finish them by Friday?

💡 This conditional sentence helps you ask for a faster service if needed.

This is the jacket that needs to be repaired, but the sleeves are fine.

💡 Use this sentence to point out the specific item you want altered.

Could you check the length again because I might wear these trousers with high shoes?

💡 This phrase uses the modal 'might' to express a possibility about shoes.