At De Oost, we bring your clothing to life with our professional tailoring and alteration service. Whether it’s about perfectly adjusting a wedding dress, modernizing a vintage find, or altering a bespoke suit – our experienced tailors ensure a fit that suits you. Combining craftsmanship, precision, and personal attention, we turn every garment into something truly unique.
Why De Oost as your tailor?
Our advantages to have your clothing altered and repaired:
More than 20 years of experience as a tailoring company
Tailors with more than 50 years of experience
Tailors with practical experience and professional training
Used to working with more expensive / better designer clothes
We work on appointment only so that you get the right amount of time and attention
A tailor where you have multiple fittings
A female tailor for ladies
We speak both Dutch and English
Opened in the evening hours.
How does a tailoring appointment work?
Alterations and repairs are done by our master tailors so your garments will be as good as new and adhere to the modern demands regarding the fit and form.
1. First we discuss the desired result after which we will show you which results can be attained by adjusting and altering your clothing.
2. After that we know the exact costs involved and with your accord your garments can be ready within a couple of days.
3. You will be invited to have a fit with the tailor.
In 99% of cases the alterations are in order but in the case you have any further wishes you can discuss it with the tailor to have your alterations as desired.
Opening hours by appointment: Tuesday / Friday 10:30 - 20:00. Saturday 09:30 - 18:00
· Sleeve shorten without split & buttons € 30
· Sleeve shorten with split & buttons € 60
· Sleeve lengthen with split & buttons € 60
· Sleeve shorten via shoulder € 110
· Sleeve split making € 60
· Shoulder take in € 110
· Adding or halving shoulder pads € 50
· Sleeve take in/ out € 50
· Shorten length € 110
· Side seam take in/ out € 50
· Back seam/ vent take in € 50
· 3 seam take in € 100
· Taking in collar € 100
· Pinching the collar € 70
· Arm hole take in/ out € 70
· Chest take in/ out € 50
· Making buttonhole € 10
· Replacing /attaching buttons € 5
· New lining € 200
· New zipper runner from € 30
· Zipper from € 90
· Sleeve shorten without split & buttons € 30
· Sleeve shorten with split & buttons € 60
· Sleeve lengthen with split & buttons € 60
· Sleeve shorten via shoulder € 110
· Sleeve split making € 60
· Shoulder take in € 110
· Adding or halving shoulder pads € 50
· Sleeve take in/ out € 50
· Shorten length € 110
· Side seam take in/ out € 50
· Back seam/ vent take in € 50
· 3 seam take in € 100
· Taking in collar € 100
· Pinching the collar € 70
· Arm hole take in/ out € 70
· Chest take in/ out € 50
· Making buttonhole € 10
· Replacing /attaching buttons € 5
· New lining € 200
· New zipper runner from € 30
· Zipper from € 90
· Shorten/ lengthen € 20
· Shorten/ lengthen with reinforcement tape € 30
· Shorten/ lengthen with turn-up € 30
· Waistband lowering normal trousers € 50
· Waistband lowering (suit trousers) € 90
· Tapering / Widening trousers € 36
· Replace zipper € 30
· Replace zipper with lining € 30
· Let out/ take in crotch € 30
· Waistband take in/ out € 30
· Waistband + Crotch take in/ out € 40
· New lining € 150
· Replace pocket lining € 35 per pocket
· Making buttonhole € 10
· Replacing / attaching buttons € 5
· Stitching unfinished trouser legs € 20
· Making hooks at closing from € 20
· Sleeve shorten with cuff normal € 20
· Sleeve shorten with cuff original € 50
· Length shorten € 20
· Take in side seam € 30
· Take in with double side seam € 40
· Collar replace € 30
· New buttonhole € 10
· Replacing /attaching buttons € 5
· Take in at darts € 20
· Take in/ out side seams € 40
· Take in via shoulder € 40
· New lining € 120
· Shorten with lining € 50
· New buttonhole € 10
· Replacing /attaching buttons € 5
· Take in with waist darts at front € 40
Colberts /Jackets
· Sleeve shortening without split and buttons € 30
· Sleeve shortening with split and buttons € 60
· Sleeve shortening via shoulder € 110
· Shoulder take in € 50
· Shoulder padding halving / replacing € 50
· Sleeve take in/ out € 50
· Sleeve shortening/longing length € 110
· Side seam take in/ out € 50
· Back seam/ Split take in € 50
· Take in over 3 seams € 100
· Pinching collar € 70
· Armhole take in/ out € 70
· Chest take in/ out € 50
· Making buttonhole € 10
· Replacing /attaching buttons € 5
· Sleeve split € 60
Jeans
· Shorten/lengthen € 30
· Shorten/lengthen with reinforcement tape € 30
· Shorten/Lengthen with turn up € 50
· Waistband lowering (suit trousers) € 90
· Tapering € 66
· Replace zipper € 30
· Replace zipper with lining € 30
· Let out/ take in crotch € 30
· Waistband take in/ out € 30
· Waistband + crotch take in/ out € 40
· Replacing pocket lining € 35 per pocket
· Making buttonhole € 10
· Replacing /attaching buttons € 5
· Stitching unfinished trouser legs € 20
· Making hooks at closing from € 20
Coats
· Sleeve shorten with lining € 50
· Sleeve shorten with lining & cuff € 80
· Sleeve shorten via shoulder € 80
· Sleeve lengthen with lining € 120
· Shorten length € 120
· 2-seams take in € 80
· 3-seams take in € 160
· Sleeve tapering /making slimmer € 50
· Replace lining € 200
· Replace zipper € 90
Vest/ Waistcoat
· Take in side seams € 40
· Shorten length € 50
· Take in via shoulder € 40
· Replace lining € 120
Trousers
· Shorten/ lengthen € 30
· Take in/ out waistband € 30
· Side seam take in € 36
· Replace zipper € 30
· Let out / take in crotch € 30
· Replacing lining € 150
Skirt
· Lengthen/ shorten without lining € 30
· Lengthen/ shorten with lining € 50
· Replace zipper € 35
· Side seam take in with lining 35
· Waistband take in/ out € 35
· Lowering waistband € 60
· Replace lining € 80
· Shorten/ lengthen € 30
· Replace zipper € 30
· Replace zipper with lining € 40
· Take in shoulders € 30
· Side seam take in/ out € 30
· Replace lining € 80
· Making buttonhole € 10
· Replacing /attaching buttons € 5
At De Oost Bespoke Tailoring, we understand how important your wedding day is. Your wedding dress plays a central role in this extraordinary moment. Our experienced tailors ensure your dress fits beautifully, complementing your body and style. Whether you need your wedding dress taken in, let out, or adjusted for length, we offer a service tailored entirely to your needs. We transform your gown into a comfortable and flattering choice for an unforgettable day.
The cost of clothing repairs vary of what needs to be done and how it needs to be repaired and what skill is required. Please be so kind to send a picture of the damage so we can evaluate how this can be repaired and provide you the price.