Sewing Repairs and Alterations in Kidderminster

Got something that needs fixing, taking in, or taking out? We handle most things — from quick trouser turn-ups AND CURTAIN ADJUSTMENTS to full occasionwear alterations, plus repairs that need a deft hand and a machine that CAN HANDLE MOST THINGS. We're based in Kidderminster and work with clients from across Worcestershire, taking everything in by appointment so nothing gets lost in a pile.

All kinds of alterations to clothing and homewares, taken in by appointment at our Kidderminster workshop.

Shortening and lengthening trousers, skirts, and dresses (depending on seam and hem allowances)
Taking in or letting out — making garments wider or narrower
Trouser and jeans turn-ups: £10 for standard, £15 for wide leg or skirt. Original hem kept as standard on jeans unless you tell us otherwise.
Occasionwear hem alterations: price varies depending on fabric and number of layers — we'll give you a no-obligation quote before we start.

Serving clients in Kidderminster, Bewdley, Stourport-on-Severn, Bromsgrove, and across Worcestershire.

Clothing Repairs — Kidderminster

Tears, split seams, broken zips — we sort it. If it's a clothing or textile repair, we can almost certainly help.

All kinds of tears and seam repairs on clothing and homewares
Zip repair and zip replacement — including sofa cushion zips
Heavy-duty materials and thick fabrics welcome (we have an industrial machine, so bring it in)

If it's fallen apart, we can usually put it back together. Book a Drop Off and Consultation appointment to bring it in, and we'll take a proper look.

Memory Keepsakes — Kidderminster

Some clothes are too important to pass on and too hard to keep in a drawer. We turn them into something you can hold onto.

We make bears, other animals, cushions, blankets, bed runners, tablecloths, wall hangings — whatever feels right for the piece. Made from new fabric, or from a loved one's clothing. We can also insert a small container of cremation ashes inside the keepsake if you wish.

Pet memory keepsakes are available too — made from your beloved animal's clothing or bedding.

We are discreet, thoughtful, and very careful with anything precious. Talk to us about what you have in mind and we'll work something out together.

General Sewing and Specialist Work

A few other things worth knowing:

Badge and name tape sewing — for schools, clubs, PE kits, and care homes
Clothing adaptations for neurodivergent individuals — moving buttons, changing fastenings to Velcro, and similar adjustments
MANY things made from scratch — with the exception of box cushions and dressmaking or complicated tailoring

Not sure if your job fits? Just get in touch. We'd rather you asked and we said no than you went elsewhere when we could have helped.

How to Book

We work by appointment only — no walk-ins, please. All appointments are held at:

In Stitches Sewing 6 Paddington House, New Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1AL

We're a five-minute walk from Kidderminster town centre, with a FREE car park on-site. Ring the doorbell when you arrive.

To book: use the online booking form above, call or WhatsApp on 07903 864422, or email mish@institchessewing.co.uk.

IF POSSIBLE, Please allow a minimum of two weeks for occasionwear — four weeks preferred during summer, Christmas, and New Year.