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Mobile Sewing Service

(Note* I am currently in the process of buying a trailer this is the one that I'm thinking about purchasing. In the meantime if you would like alterations please message me.)

I offer a mobile tailoring service housed in a compact, stylish trailer equipped with industrial sewing equipment. It is wrapped with an eye-catching logo, website, and service list. This mobile unit travels to high-traffic urban areas and community events, offering on-the-spot alterations delivered in under an hour, by walk-in only. Customers must pick up their items promptly or they forfeit their items at the end of the working day. I ask for a 50% down payment when dropping off your clothing. Buy 5 alteration services get the 6th free.

While clients wait, they can browse and purchase exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces that are pre-made denim jackets with custom embroidery and prints on them. Buy 2 denim jackets get the 3rd free.

Locations, Dates, And Times:

Boscov's Parking Lot 3pm to 6pm Saterday Augist 1, 2025 139 Falon Lane, Altoona, PA 16602

Walmart Parking Lot 3pm to 6pm Saterday August 7, 2025 2600 Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16601

Prices:

Receive a 10% discount when paying with cash. Plus 10% of all profits are donated to the Toy Box Pantry, a nonprofit supporting underserved children and families (EIN: 99-1609014).

Pants/Shorts

Hemming $15

Tapering legs $25

Taking in/letting out waist $25

Shorten/lengthen rise $30

Add darts for better fit $15

Zipper replacement $20

Patch hole (non-denim) $15

Skirts/Dresses

Hemming (straight skirt) $20

Hemming (pleated or lined) $30

Take in waist or sides $25

Add darts $15

Shorten straps $15

Raise/lower neckline $25

Reshape dress $40

Zipper replacement $25

Add slit $20

Coats

Hemming sleeves (unlined) $25

Hemming sleeves (lined) $30

Take in sides $35

Adjust shoulders $65

Shorten jacket length $40

Replace lining $60

Replace buttons $5 each

Add/remove shoulder pads $20

Shirts

Hemming $15

Take in sides or back darts $20

Shorten sleeves $15

Adjust shoulder width $35

Convert collar (e.g., Mandarin) $25

Add or move buttons $5 each

Specialty & Formalwear

Wedding dress hem $80

Take in bust or bodice $40

Add bustle (per point) $20

Replace invisible zipper $30

Suit jacket tailoring (custom fit) $75 – $125

How to Prepare Your Clothes for Alteration

To help me complete your alterations quickly and accurately, please try on your clothes at home and mark the changes using only safety pins. This saves you time, money, and helps me understand exactly what you want. Please only bring in clean clothing. If you would rather I pin the clothing for you while you wear it I charge $25 for this service.

Instructions for pinning:

- Hemming (Shortening Pants, Skirts, Dresses, Sleeves)

Put the item on with the shoes you’ll wear.

Fold the extra fabric over to your desired length.

Use safety pins to secure the fold flat and even.

Pin all the sides for even measurements.

Make sure pins are parallel with the fold.

- Taking In (Making Something Tighter)

Put the garment on, over the clothing you will be wearing under it, and pinch the excess fabric.

Pin along the seam to indicate how fitted you want it.

Use multiple safety pins down the length to show the taper.

Do this on both sides for a symmetrical fit.