Zips & Hems

Zips & Hems, clothing alterations and embroidery workshop in West Bridgford

Zips & Hems is a clothing alterations and repairs workshop located in the Hilton Crescent shopping precinct in West Bridgford (Nottingham). The company describes itself as the only shop in the area dedicated exclusively to clothing alterations and repairs. The premises have two changing rooms for fittings carried out by staff, and there is free parking right outside the entrance.

In addition to clothing alterations and repairs, the workshop also works on soft furnishings and offers an embroidery service to add logos and personalisation. All services can be done on an express basis subject to workload.

Alterations by garment type

The alterations catalogue is organised by garment type and covers both size adjustments and zip replacements and repairs:

• Trousers: shorten, lengthen, let out, take in, taper, pocket replacement and zip replacement.
• Jeans and chinos: shorten, take in, half or full leg taper, zip replacement and patching.
• Dresses and skirts: shorten, lengthen, let out, take in, shorten sleeves and zip replacement.
• Blouses and shirts: shorten sleeves, take in and dart adjustment.
• Coats and jackets: shorten sleeves, shorten length, take in, shoulder adjustment, patch and repair, and zip replacement.
• T-shirts and sweatshirts: shorten sleeves, shorten length and take in.
• Sportswear and cycling garments: shorten, shorten sleeves, repair rips and tears, and zip replacement.

Occasion wear and soft furnishings

The workshop handles special occasion garments, including graduation or prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride outfits and evening wear. For soft furnishings, it shortens curtains, repairs cushions, replaces cushion zips and makes custom cushions from fabric supplied by the customer.

Repairs and embroidery

Repair work includes mending, patching, mending holes in knitwear, and attaching buttons and press studs. The embroidery service allows logos and personalisation such as names to be added. The company notes that working on leather and specialist fabrics may incur an additional charge.

How it works and orders

Quotes are requested by email or phone by sending an enquiry to receive a quote. Payment must be made in full before the work is carried out and can be made by card or contactless method.

Location and contact

28 Hilton Crescent, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6HT · Phone: 0115 923 01 01 · Email: contact@zipsandhems.co.uk