The right fit, without buying new
A good tailor is the difference between clothes you tolerate and clothes that fit. Most of what sits unworn in the wardrobe is one alteration away from your favourite piece: a waist taken in, a hem set right, a zip that finally works.
The staples are quick and cheap: hemming trousers, shortening sleeves, moving buttons, taking in or letting out a waist, and replacing worn zips. These are often turned around within a day or two.
Beyond alterations, tailors handle repairs and restyling: reviving native wear, adjusting an agbada, fixing seams and linings, and reworking an outfit for a wedding or event. Bridal and occasion pieces deserve someone with a proven eye.
Share clear measurements or arrange a fitting, and say exactly how you want it to sit. With payment held in escrow, you release only after you've tried the finished piece on and it fits the way you asked for.
- Hemming, taking in, and letting out
- Zip, button, and seam repairs
- Resizing and restyling garments
- Native wear and occasion outfits
What every Domesty booking includes
The same protection on every task, whoever you hire.
Your money stays safe
You pay into secure escrow, not the provider. We release it only when you confirm the job is done, so you're never out of pocket.
You know who's coming
Every provider is ID-verified before they can make an offer, so you're dealing with real, accountable people.
Covered if something goes wrong
Eligible tasks are insured against loss or damage, so an accident never becomes your problem.
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Describe the job in plain words and Domesty helps sharpen it, so the right providers send offers fast.
Tasks people post in Clothing and Textile Repair
- Take in a dress and adjust the waist
- Replace a broken jacket or trouser zip
- Hem trousers and shorten sleeves
- Alter an agbada or native outfit
Typical clothing and textile repair pricing
A guide to what people pay for this kind of work. The pro you book will quote based on your exact job.
Quick fix
₦1,000 – ₦5,000
Hemming, a button, taking in a seam, or a simple trouser zip. Usually a one to two day turnaround.
Standard alteration
₦5,000 – ₦20,000
Replacing a jacket zip, resizing a dress, adjusting native wear, or restyling a garment. Materials may be added.
Occasion & restoration
₦20,000 – ₦80,000
Bridal gown alterations, detailed beadwork repair, or reworking a full occasion outfit. Priced after a fitting.
What changes the price
- How complex the garment is, lined and beaded pieces cost more
- Whether it's a simple hem or a full resize and restyle
- The fabric, delicate or heavy materials take longer
- Whether new zips, buttons, or trims are supplied
- Turnaround time, rush jobs for events cost more
How to choose a clothing and textile repair pro
A short checklist to run through before you accept an offer.
- Ask to see photos of similar alterations or native wear
- Provide clear measurements or arrange a proper fitting
- Confirm whether trims and zips are included in the price
- Agree the turnaround, especially before an event date
- For bridal, check their experience with delicate fabrics
Frequently asked questions
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