Bristol · By appointment

Alterations, done right.

A neighbourhood tailoring studio for everyday alterations, formal wear, bridal and careful repairs — at a home studio in Emersons Green, Bristol.

01 · Services

Six categories of careful work.

The same care for a £15 zip repair as for a £200 bridal alteration. Honest pricing, quoted in writing at the first appointment.

Everyday alterations

  • Hems — trousers, jeans, skirts, dresses
  • Take in & let out — waist, seat, sides
  • Sleeve shortening
  • Resizing for weight change

Repairs

  • Zip replacement
  • Lining repair
  • Patching & darning
  • Button & fastening replacement

Suit & formal tailoring

  • Suit jacket adjustment
  • Trouser alterations
  • Waistcoat resizing
  • Shirt tailoring & slim-fitting

Bridal & occasion-wear

  • Wedding-dress alterations (2–3 fittings)
  • Bustle creation
  • Bridesmaid & mother-of-the-bride
  • Evening & occasion-wear

Coats & outerwear

  • Coat shortening & resizing
  • Sleeve adjustment
  • Lining repair
  • Button replacement
  • Wax reproofing & re-waxing (Barbour-style waxed coats)

Restyling & specialist

  • Garment remodelling
  • Vintage & inherited piece restoration
  • Plus-size & inclusive resizing
  • Curtain & home alterations (limited)
02 · FAQs

Common questions.

How long does a job usually take?

Most alterations are ready within 10 days.

Do you do wax reproofing for Barbour and similar waxed coats?

Yes — Barbour jacket rewaxing is one of Nicole's specialities, starting from £55. Barbour jacket repairs are also available — get in touch for a price.

How much will it cost?

Every job gets a clear, written price at your free consultation, but as a guide:

  • Trouser shortening / take-in — from £14
  • Dress shortening / take-in — from £25
  • Suit jacket alterations — from £20
  • Zip replacement — from £14
  • Barbour jacket rewaxing — from £55
  • Anything else — just get in touch

Do I need to book an appointment?

Yes — the studio is home-based in Emersons Green and works strictly by appointment, so you get proper time for a fitting and consultation.

What if I have several items to bring in?

Just mention it when you get in touch so there's enough time set aside for everything.

03 · About Nicole

A working life spent making clothes properly.

Alterations by Nicole is a Bristol-based tailoring and alterations studio, run from her home workspace in Emersons Green.

Formerly a model maker at Karen Millen, Nicole has also worked with Coast, Oasis, Chanel and Miu Miu — and on the specialist fabric of hot air balloons for Bristol's own Cameron Balloons.

Her work spans wedding-dress alterations and bridal restyling, suit and formal tailoring, garment restyling, and everyday hems, zips and repairs. All appointments are arranged in advance.

"The same care for a £15 zip repair as for a £200 bridal alteration."
04 · Visit the studio

By appointment, at the home studio.

The studio is in Emersons Green, Bristol, and works strictly by appointment so each customer has the time and quiet they need for a proper consultation and fitting. The full address is shared on booking confirmation.

Area
Emersons Green, Bristol BS16
Studio access
By appointment — get in touch by email, phone or WhatsApp
Catchment
BS16, BS8, BS6, BS7 and surrounding Bristol
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05 · Contact & booking

Get in touch.

Fill in the form below, or reach out by email or WhatsApp directly. Consultations are free, take about half an hour, and end with a clear written price.

Email
[email protected]
Phone / WhatsApp
+44 7778 675571
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Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 · address shared on confirmation