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Taking in at the side seams, waist and bust so a loose garment follows your shape again.
That dress you never wear because the fit is slightly off can usually be fixed. Bring it in, wear it, and we will mark exactly what needs to change.
Alteration is adjusting a readymade or previously stitched garment so it fits correctly. At Nirmal Boutique in Sri Muktsar Sahib we size garments up or down, shorten or lengthen, reshape sleeves and necklines, do fall and pico, and replace zips and linings. Most standard alterations are completed the same day or within 24 hours. Bring the garment to Tibbi Sahib Road, Bagla Market, or call +91 98555 86300 to check timing.
Why It MattersReadymade sizing is built for an average body, not yours. The shoulder pulls, the waist sits wide, the sleeve ends at the wrong place. Most people wear it anyway and quietly stop reaching for it.
Alteration is the cheapest way to get more out of clothes you already own. A kurti that is taken in at the waist and shortened by an inch stops looking borrowed and starts looking stitched for you.
Taking in at the side seams, waist and bust so a loose garment follows your shape again.
Letting out from the seam allowance where the fabric permits. We check first whether there is enough to work with.
Kameez, kurti, salwar, plazo and gown lengths shortened or dropped, with the original hem style kept.
Sleeve length changed, sleeves narrowed, or the style changed from full to three quarter or short.
Neckline opened, deepened or changed shape, with the finish rebuilt so it does not gape.
Saree fall attached and pico done along the edge. Related work on the piko and lace page.
Broken or stuck zips replaced with a matched zip from our munyari stock.
Torn linings replaced, or lining added to a fabric that is thinner than you expected once worn.
Clean and unpressed is fine. If it has been worn heavily, wash it first so the fit reads correctly.
Fit changes with what you wear underneath, especially for fitted kurtis, blouses and gowns.
Only matters for length work on plazo, gowns and full length salwar. It saves a second trip.
Tell us the date you need it. Same day is often possible if you come in the morning.
Not sure how your measurements should read? The home measurement size guide walks through each one.
Book an Alteration Slot| Alteration | Typical turnaround | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hem and length change | Same day | Come before midday for same day collection. |
| Taking in at the sides | Same day to 24 hours | Depends on whether the lining also needs adjusting. |
| Letting out | 24 hours | Only possible where the seam allowance permits. We check first. |
| Sleeve alteration | 24 hours | Style changes take longer than simple shortening. |
| Neck reshaping | 24 to 48 hours | The finish has to be rebuilt so the neckline holds its shape. |
| Zip or lining replacement | 24 hours | Matched zip or lining taken from in store stock. |
| Saree fall and pico | Same day | Usually quick counter work. |
| Heavy bridal or embroidered pieces | 2 to 4 days | Handwork has to be opened and reset carefully. See bridal and party wear. |
Timings assume normal shop load. During wedding season allow extra time, and confirm your date when you drop the garment off. Indicative charges are on the pricing page.
Yes for standard jobs like hemming, length changes, taking in at the sides and saree fall and pico, provided you come in the morning. More involved work such as neck reshaping usually needs 24 to 48 hours.
Sometimes. It depends on how much seam allowance was left inside the garment. We open the seam and check before quoting, and we will tell you straight if there is not enough fabric to work with.
Yes, please do, along with the innerwear and shoes you plan to wear with it. Marking on the body is far more accurate than measuring a garment flat on a table.
Yes. Handwork has to be carefully opened and reset, so these take two to four days rather than a day. Details are on the bridal and party wear page.
It depends on the job and the garment. Indicative ranges are listed on the pricing page, and the exact price is quoted before any seam is opened.
Yes. Most alteration work we do is on readymade pieces bought from other shops or online. You do not need to have had the garment stitched with us. If you would rather have something made from scratch, see suit stitching.
Fall, pico and lace work on dupattas and sarees, usually done at the counter.
See piko and lace →
When altering will not get you there, a suit stitched to your measurements will.
See suit stitching →
Questions about a specific garment? Contact the boutique and describe it, or bring it in.
Back to all servicesEvery kind of suit work under one roof. Walk in with a photo, a fabric or just a function date, and we will take it from there.