Garment repairs · Singapore
Repairs for the clothes you are not ready to lose.
A split seam, a broken zip, a missing button or a tear can take a favourite garment out of rotation. Bring it in and we will look at the damage, the fabric and the most practical way to repair it.
What we repair
The faults we see most often.
Damage rarely happens in isolation. We look at the fault, the fabric around it and the way the garment is put together before choosing a repair.
Zips
Replacing a broken zip or repairing the slider and pull where the zip itself is still sound. We match the length, type and colour as closely as we can.
Seams
Split side, seat, shoulder and sleeve seams, re-stitched with thread suited to the fabric. We check why the seam gave way so the repair does not fail in the same place.
Buttons and fasteners
Missing or loose buttons, hooks, eyes and snaps. We match the size and colour where possible, or fit a button you supply.
Tears and holes
Small tears, worn patches and holes, repaired with patching, reinforcement or stitching as the fabric allows. Where a repair will show, we will tell you first.
Lining
Torn or detached linings, worn underarm areas and split lining seams, repaired in sections or partly replaced where that is the better option.
Hems and pockets
Hems that have come down, pocket bags with holes and openings that have torn, repaired without changing the fit of the garment.
Traditional garments, beaded pieces and delicate fabrics are welcome, but they are assessed with extra care. If a repair could damage the garment, we will say so.
Assessment
A repair is a judgement call.
Two garments can have the same tear and need different repairs. Before agreeing the work, we look at the cause, the strength of the fabric and how the repair will sit when the garment is worn.
- What caused the damage, and whether the cause can be addressed.
- How much the fabric around the fault has worn or thinned.
- Hidden construction — facings, interfacing, linings and pocket bags.
- The closest match in thread, zip, button or patch fabric.
A repair may be visible. We will show you where and how before we begin — a strong, honest repair is sometimes better than an invisible one that will not hold.
How it works
From damage to a wearable garment.
Bring the garment in and we will work through the repair together.
Look at the damage
We examine the fault, the fabric and the construction around it, and ask how the damage happened.
Agree the approach
We explain the repair options, how visible the result may be, the price and the expected timing.
Carry out the repair
The repair is made using thread, parts and methods suited to the garment.
Check it together
Look over the finished repair with us before you take the garment home.
Good questions
Before you bring the repair in.
Can you replace a zip?
Yes, where a suitable replacement can be found. We match the length, type and colour as closely as possible, and check the surrounding fabric before removing the old zip.
Can a tear be repaired invisibly?
Sometimes. It depends on the fabric, where the tear is and how much the fibres have worn. We will show you the options and be honest if a repair will show.
Is it worth repairing this garment?
Bring it in and we will give you a straight answer. If the fabric is too worn or the repair is unlikely to hold, we will say so rather than take on work that will disappoint.
Can you repair a lining without replacing all of it?
Often a lining can be repaired in sections or partly replaced. We assess the seams, the condition of the lining fabric and how it is attached before deciding.
Do you repair uniforms or business quantities?
Yes. Uniform repairs and business batches are welcome, subject to assessment, mutual agreement and availability. Include the garment type, quantity and fault in a business enquiry.
Do you keep spare buttons?
We do not keep a stock of buttons for every garment, but we can source a close match where possible or fit a button you supply. Bring any spare button that came with the garment.
Next step
Do not give up on it yet.
Bring the damaged garment in and we will tell you what can be done, what it will cost and how long it is likely to take.