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Three to five working days for a hem or a waist; one to two weeks for a jacket recut or re-lining.

In-house alterations by our own tailors, on garments made here and on garments bought anywhere else.

Alterations — The Black Lapel, Adyar, Chennai

What it is

In-house alterations by our own tailors, on garments made here and on garments bought anywhere else.

Read the full guide to the alterations.

Who it is for

Anyone with a garment that nearly fits, bought here or elsewhere.

Cloth and options

Hems, waists, seats, sleeves, jacket bodies, re-lining, collar and cuff replacement; see the alterations page for what we will not alter and why.

Sizes

Any size; we alter what fits you nearly and tell you honestly when something cannot be rescued.

Lead time and fittings

Lead time. Three to five working days for a hem or a waist; one to two weeks for a jacket recut or re-lining.

Fittings. Pinned on you in the shop; a second check at collection.

Care

Not applicable.

Price tier

We do not publish a price list; the cloth decides most of the number. What moves it is the hours of work; quoted when you bring it in.

  • Entry. A hem or a waist.
  • Mid. Sleeves, body and seat work.
  • Top. A jacket recut or re-lining.

How to order

By appointment at the Adyar atelier. Book on WhatsApp (+91 98414 31402), by phone, or through the website; walk-ins are welcome when we are not with another client. Measurements are taken in person; outstation and NRI clients have fittings planned around their trips to Chennai.

Order a alterations.

By appointment at the Adyar atelier. Book on WhatsApp (+91 98414 31402), by phone, or through the website; walk-ins are welcome when we are not with another client. Measurements are taken in person; outstation and NRI clients have fittings planned around their trips to Chennai.

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Alterations: questions people ask

How much does a alterations cost at The Black Lapel?
We do not publish a price list, because the cloth decides most of the number. Entry tier: A hem or a waist. Mid tier: Sleeves, body and seat work. Top tier: A jacket recut or re-lining. What moves the price is the hours of work; quoted when you bring it in. Ask at the counter or on WhatsApp for the number in your size.
How long does a alterations take?
Three to five working days for a hem or a waist; one to two weeks for a jacket recut or re-lining.
How many fittings are there?
Pinned on you in the shop; a second check at collection.
What sizes can you make or stock?
Any size; we alter what fits you nearly and tell you honestly when something cannot be rescued.
Which fabrics or brands can I choose from?
Hems, waists, seats, sleeves, jacket bodies, re-lining, collar and cuff replacement; see the alterations page for what we will not alter and why.
Can you alter it later?
Yes. Alterations are done in-house by the same workshop, for garments made here and for garments bought elsewhere.
Do you serve customers outside Adyar?
All of Chennai and its suburbs, every city in Tamil Nadu, South India, the rest of India, and NRI clients visiting Chennai. Clients travel to Adyar from Coimbatore and Bangalore and we plan fittings around their trips.
How do I order?
By appointment at the Adyar atelier. Book on WhatsApp (+91 98414 31402), by phone, or through the website; walk-ins are welcome when we are not with another client. Measurements are taken in person; outstation and NRI clients have fittings planned around their trips to Chennai.