{"id":163,"date":"2024-06-07T10:09:21","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T10:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dojoconsole.com.au\/looksmart\/?page_id=163"},"modified":"2024-07-17T05:38:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T05:38:40","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.looksmartalterations.com.au\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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LookSmart transformed alterations into an industry, by establishing over 100 stores in ANZ. Our mission is to service customers with our heads, hearts and our hands, to deliver a seamless experience that creates a positive impact on people, their clothes and on the planet. To our customers, we guarantee hems for life, and a refit guarantee. So they can be confident in trusting us with their clothing.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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How long is a piece of\u2026thread? There are so many kinds of garments and so many ways these can be altered, and different deadlines for the work to be completed. The most accurate way to price a garment is bring it in to one of our 100+ stores in Australia and New Zealand, so our tailors can provide you with an obligation free quote.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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You don\u2019t need to book for alterations, just turn up when it\u2019s convenient for you. It roughly takes 10-15min to pin and quote each garment, so please be patient if we are serving others, or plan ahead if you are coming in as a group.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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We are located in every major city in Australia, with multiple locations across CBDs. To find your closest location, visit\u202four Store Locations page<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We are primarily located in major fashion outlets so most stores are open on weekends, though hours may vary. To avoid disappointment though please check\u00a0our locations page<\/a>\u00a0for your store\u2019s trading hours.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes certain stores do provide dry cleaning. You can search by service and location on\u00a0our store locations<\/a>\u00a0page to confirm the service you want is available, where you want.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Selected LookSmart stores have specialised machines and materials specifically designed to provide high quality embroidery results. To find one near you, check out\u00a0our store locations<\/a>\u00a0page or embroidery services page.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes we do! LookSmart\u2019s stylist tailors will give you the perfect fit for your body shape and size so you look absolutely beautiful on your wedding day or special occasion. Be sure to allow enough time for these alterations, bring in shoes and ideally be at your ideal size and weight when you come for your fittings. Any information you share can help us align with your plans for your big day.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Great question, as alterations, dressmaking and tailoring, are different skills. We have a team of highly experienced dressmakers at most stores that can create all types of garments from bridal gowns, bridesmaids\/formal dresses to suits and workwear.\u00a0Find your nearest dressmaker<\/a>\u00a0to discuss the garment you\u2019re dreaming of.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. If you have a picture from a magazine, a photo or even your own drawing our experienced dressmakers will collaborate with you to bring your dream dress to life.\u00a0Find your nearest dressmaker here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Turn-around time depends on garment type, what you need done and our workloads. We aim to turn around most simple alterations within hours or days. If you do need it sooner though than quoted for though, ask our Team about our Express service, starting from $5 for standard pants and jeans hemming.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes! We can shorten and hem standard pants within the hour and always aim to complete minor repairs and simple alterations in the same day, depending on the work already in progress. Complex alterations may require more time so we can ensure we provide you with the right fit and quality. If you need a more complex alteration done faster, ask our team about our Express service.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We are Australia\u2019s leading alterations company and tailor for some of our nations leading brands. With over 100+ stores, we like to think we are doing a lot of things right! Having said that this things can always go wrong, especially when the it\u2019s a craft we are providing. So LookSmart provides lifetime warranty on our hems, and a refit guarantee. You can learn more about this on our guarantees page.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Good question. It can be easier to understand this via the exclusions. Standard pants and jeans, don\u2019t require an original hem which is more complex alterations work. It also excludes any bottoms with wide legs (greater than 22cm), wider than 2cm hem stitching width, cuffs, split, zips or double stitch. If ever unsure about your alterations quote please ask our tailors, they will be happy to explain the work to you.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In short, yes you can. If you need the garment sooner than our tailor has quoted you, ask for the cost and delivery time of express. Express starts from $5 but will depend on the garment and work needed.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Express for standard jeans and pants shortening is just $5, to get it done on the same day or even within the hour! With more complex alterations Express costs and timing depends. Please ask for the Express quote if you want a garment ready sooner than our tailor advises. Our standard is 2-3 days for Express alterations (excluding bridal dresses, for obvious reasons!).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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An original hem is a finishing technique, specifically for jeans. The original finish on the jeans is cut off, and reattached at the new length, like a binding, so you retain any original dye or distress hem finishes at your new length.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Most stores provide dry cleaning through local partners. Dry Cleaning Service takes anywhere from 2-5 days, with excess staining, specialist materials like leather or bridal pieces taking longer.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Generally, alterations is altering an existing garment, to achieve the perfect fit such as hemming, tapering, lengthening. When you make, add to or embellish a garment, for example, add lining to a jacket, this is considered dressmaking or tailoring.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Altering can be more complicated than making clothing, and takes considerable skill and time to get right. Whether it\u2019s expensive can also depend on the cost or value of the garment to you. If you are ever unsure why an alteration costs what it does, please ask our expert tailors. They will be able to explain what is involved in achieving your desired look.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No at all! Just try the garment on as you are going to wear it, and we will manage the pins and pinning from there.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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For sure! Let your local store know you need the alterations by a very hard deadline so they can advise on this. If you need it faster than our tailors have advised, ask about the Express service to guarantee a faster turn around time. If there is a large group it\u2019s good to call ahead, as fitting a group may require more time.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Importantly, by allowing LookSmart to communicate with you we can notify you when your garment is ready for collection. We can also let you know about business and store updates as well as specific promotions that might be of interest to you. And of course you can opt out any time.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We would advise yes \u2013 also as we guarantee the life of the hems for pants we pin and sew. At least, we would advise you try on the pairs that are not from same company, or not the same size and style.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, if there is a specific shoe you are likely to wear your outfit with. That way we can achieve the correct length. This is important for men (as heels have become more varied) and especially for women where different shoes change the look of the dress\/pants they pair with.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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For sure \u2013 in addition to alterations and dress making we also assist with repairs to help you preserve clothing and minimise waste for the planet. We will see if we can fix the zipper, or if not, we can replace the zipper with the new one. Our stores have some basic zippers, however if you want it a certain colour or the the zipper pull a certain style, we recommend you bring your own into our tailors.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, we can patch the holes, and colour match the thread to make the repair less obvious. Patching can depend on the size of the hole. And if the hole is too big why not consider upstyling the garment and making the patch a statement, and part of the garments new look?<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We\u2019ve fixed lots of holes to help customer get more wear out of their woollen clothes. Depending on where the hole is and the size of the hole, we can mend it by either patching the hole taking in from the seams. We also provide\u00a0an invisible mending service<\/a>, at specific stores.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes we can. We let down as much as the seam allowance and fabric of the garment allows us to do. If that isn\u2019t enough to achieve your desired length we can also potentially maximise the length by adding fabric inside for hemming.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can pin yourself, but we advise coming in for a fitting so one of our team can pin you. If we have taken care of the alteration for you from start to finish, you are protected by\u00a0our guarantees<\/a>\u00a0as well.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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While we all thread and some basic buttons and zippers, unfortunately it is impossible for us to stock all the items and fabrics our 1 million customers per year may want for an alteration.<\/p>

If there is specific haberdashery or fabric you want your clothing finished in, please bring it to our store so you can get the exact alteration, repair or upstyle you desire!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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My wedding dress was initially altered by a home-business who completely and utterly ruined the design, stitching, size of my dress and even machine oil on it. I took my dress into LookSmart in Modbury and they unpicked every panel on my satin, fishtail gown to re-stitch it all back together after making the necessary changes. Thanks to LookSmart I had my dream dress back. \n\n LookSmart Modbury (SA) \u2013 Caitlin B <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Had an absolutely amazing experience. I came here to alter my dresses as a bridesmaid a year ago... and the last few months have been back to alter my own wedding dresses! They are well experienced, has great attention to detail and followed through with my job from beginning to end. I\u2019ve been here 6 times now and the service is just impeccable. Highly recommend this place!\n LookSmart Chatswood (NSW) - Michelle W <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Amazing service! One of the \"best\" places in Perth said what I wanted couldn't be done. I went to Mona under a recommendation and will definitely be a return customer. She spent a whole hour pinning my wedding dress and it was perfect. She even did a fitting and made the tiniest adjustments. So worth the money if you want something done properly! LookSmart Gateway (WA) - Lana D <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Had my pants altered with original hem done in 30 mins! The work was professional and the staffs were friendly. I will be getting all my alterations done here from now on. LookSmart Chadstone (VIC) \u2013 Joseph C <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Miracle workers. Had a dress that needed some serious work done due to sunlight damage. It required one of the panels to be removed and reversed. This dress is made from a variety of materials and required skill, attention to detail and extreme care, both of which LookSmart in Glenorchy provided. Thank you so much to the incredibly talented seamstress. I also had 4 items dry cleaned. 10\/10 Highly recommended. LookSmart Northgate (TAS) \u2013 Elise T <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Claremont team in WA are very good at what they do and so focused on customer care which is rare today. They rescued a garment of mine, Karen Millen skirt. Since then I have not only had several items altered by them, I've also had one shirt made from scratch. Their technical expertise is of a very high standard. I would rate them all A+. Thanks for being so amazing. LookSmart Claremont (WA) - Alexsandra G <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Hi, just wanted feedback given about some sewing i had done at Charlestown NSW. The staff was a delight and sewed my top beautifully. I gave her a prepaid satchel and she was able to post it to me, as I couldn\u2019t pick it up, as I lived an hour away. She did a lovely job and was very. LookSmart Charlestown (NSW) \u2013 Mandy T <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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I\u2019ve been to both Erina Fair and Westfield Tuggerah shops, amazing work from both, but extremely happy with erina today. I dropped off my pants on Thursday and it was ready on the Sunday, they did a great job with how much I needed my pants to be altered and in such a short amount of time! LookSmart Erina (NSW) - Bianca <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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I just wanted to let you know the service I have been receiving at charlestown is amazing!\nAshley has saved me before and has now come to the rescue with my wedding dress after someone else stuffed it!\nShe has amazing service even though you can tell she is flat out! LookSmart Charlestown (NSW) \u2013 Brianee L <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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I bought a new business suit, which I had to wear to work the next day as I was starting a new job.\nDespite having only few hours at hand, they did an excellent job by altering my suit before end of business day. You guys have me as a customer for life now just because of the exceptional service extended by this employee of your company. LookSmart Modbury (SA) \u2013 Mukesh I <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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