Too long? Too loose? Sorted by Friday.
Hems, take-ins, zips and formal wear, fixed by Kim and the team in the city. Walk in, try it on, get pinned, and pick it up in days, not weeks.
- Most jobs ready in 3 to 5 daysExpress on most jobs
- No appointment neededJust walk in and get pinned
- 4.8 from 312 Google reviewsAdelaide's friendly fix-it shop
- In the city since 2011Around 100 pieces a week
Know the price before you walk in.
Tap a category and add what's in your bag. Prices are a guide and we'll confirm when we pin it.
Need it fast? Express service is available on most jobs. Ask when you drop in and we'll tell you what's possible.
Four things we do all day, every day.
Pants, jeans, dresses and skirts, including original hems on jeans so the worn-in look stays put.
Hem pricesWaists, sides and sleeves. Lost weight, gained some, or bought it a size off? We'll make it fit you.
Dress pricesNew zips, patches and invisible mending, colour-matched from a wall of thread.
Zip pricesBridesmaid, formal and school formal alterations, done with care and proper fittings. Use the planner below to work out when to bring it in.
Plan my fittings
Handy before you drop in.
Two quick helpers so you arrive with the right shoes, on the right day, with nothing left to chance.
Ready-by planner
Got an event? Find out the latest day to drop it in.
Latest day to drop in
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Everyday jobs use Hem Line's usual 3 to 5 day turnaround. Formal and bridal lead times are typical guidance for dress alterations in Australia; complex gowns can take longer. Dates skip Sundays.
Hem length helper
How long should your pants be? Pick your cut and your shoes.
We'd usually suggest
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Bring on the day
"Break" is the fold where the hem meets your shoe. These are common style rules of thumb, not rules. We'll pin it on you so you can see it in the mirror before we cut.
Walk in. Get pinned. Pick it up.
No booking, no fuss. We pin it on you while you wait.
Walk in
Bring the piece and the shoes you'll wear with it. No appointment needed.
Try on and pin
Pop into the change room. Kim pins it on you, so you see the length before anything's cut.
Get your ticket
You'll get a ticket with the price and a pick-up day. Most jobs are ready in 3 to 5 days.
Try it on at pick-up
Slip it on before you go so we can check the fit together.
Fresh off the machine.
Picked up happy.
Sample reviewsfrom 312 Google reviews
"Dropped my jeans in on Monday, picked them up Wednesday. Perfect hem and they kept the original."
"Suit sleeves shortened in two days before a wedding. Legends."
"Cheapest and friendliest alterations in town. I've been coming for years."
"Three bridesmaid dresses, three different heights, and all of them hit the floor just right on the day."
"The zip on my favourite leather jacket died. New one in, and you honestly can't tell."
"Walked in on my lunch break, pinned in five minutes, back at my desk by one."
About Kim: a sewing machine and a lot of pins.
Hem Line has been in the city since 2011. Kim and the team fix around a hundred pieces a week, from a $10 button to a bridesmaid party.
No appointment needed. Just walk in, try it on and we'll pin it. If you're not sure something can be saved, bring it anyway and we'll give you an honest answer.
Kim and the Hem Line team
Asked at the counter every day.
Still not sure? Text Kim a photo and ask.
Do I need to book?
No. Just walk in during opening hours, try it on and we'll pin it. For wedding dresses it helps to text first so Kim can set aside a bit more time.
How long will it take?
Most jobs are ready in 3 to 5 days. Formal and bridal pieces need fittings, so use the ready-by planner above to work out when to come in.
Can you keep the original hem on my jeans?
Yes. We take the original hem off and put it back on at your new length, so the faded, worn-in look stays. It's $28 on the price list.
What should I bring?
The piece, and the shoes you'll wear with it. Shoe height changes where a hem should sit, so heels versus sneakers really matters.
I need it tomorrow. Can you help?
Express service is available on most jobs. Ask at the counter, or text us a photo first and we'll tell you if it's doable.
Can you let something out?
Usually, if there's enough fabric in the seams. Many garments have a little spare, some have none. We'll check the inside seams and tell you straight away.
Are your prices fixed?
The price list is a guide. We confirm the price when we pin it, before any work starts, and it's written on your ticket.
Do you fix things other than clothes?
Zips on bags and jackets, patches and small repairs are fine. If you're unsure, bring it in and ask.
Pop in or send a message.
In the Adelaide CBD. Walk-ins welcome during opening hours.
Opening hoursMon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm, Sat 10am to 2pm
0400 XXX 000Call or text, including photos
Adelaide CBDHandy for city workers on a lunch break
Customers come in from
- Adelaide
- North Adelaide
- Kent Town
- Norwood
- Parkside