Skilled Stitches · alterations & dressmaking · Carindale

Bridal, formal and suit alterations, fitted properly.

Nikki fits wedding and formal wear, suits, uniforms and everyday clothes — bring it in or send a photo, and get an honest answer on what it needs.

4.8 from 101 Google reviews

Also covering general clothing, curtains and soft furnishings — if it's sewn, ask.


4.8★from 101 Google reviews
Bridal & formalspecialists, not a sideline
Suits & uniformsincluding military uniforms
Isolde CtCarindale, off-street

Why brides and grooms keep sending people here

Fitted to you, not the size on the label

Two people in the same size dress rarely need the same alteration. Nikki pins and checks everything on the actual garment before it's cut or sewn.

Told straight, before it's booked in

If something can't be fixed, or the fabric won't take a repair well, you're told that upfront — not after it's too late to go elsewhere.

Ready when it's promised

Timelines are given honestly at drop-off, and held to for wedding and formal work where the date can't move.


What's covered

A general guide — send a photo and a description of what's needed for an exact price.

Hemming & length

Trousers, dresses, skirts and curtains taken up or let down, keeping the original finish where possible.

Taking in & letting out

Waists, seams and shoulders adjusted so a garment sits properly again after it's changed size on you.

Zips, buttons & repairs

Replacement zips, reattached buttons, torn seams and worn linings — the small jobs most places turn away.

Wedding & formal alterations

Bridal, bridesmaid and formal wear fitted over one or more sessions, timed against your actual date.

Suit alterations

Jackets, trousers and waistcoats taken in, taken up or restyled for the fit a rack size never gives you.

Uniforms, including military

Work uniforms and military uniforms fitted and altered to the standard they need to meet.

General clothing

Everyday hemming, taking in, letting out and repairs for anything worn day to day.

What brides and grooms say

"Excellent service and highly recommend to any bride/groom needing alterations." — Google review

"Had my bridal dress altered here and the experience was absolutely amazing." — Google review

"Nikki's work is the highest of quality and she makes you feel so comfortable." — Google review


Where to find us

Skilled Stitches
2 Isolde Ct
Carindale QLD 4152
  • Carindale
  • Carina
  • Carina Heights
  • Camp Hill
  • Mount Gravatt East
  • Belmont

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Hours

MondayBy appointment
TuesdayBy appointment
WednesdayBy appointment
ThursdayBy appointment
FridayBy appointment
SaturdayBy appointment
SundayClosed

Exact daily hours weren't confirmed — Google shows open into the evening. Swap in Nikki's real hours before this goes live.

Get your garment sorted

Text a photo and what needs doing — you'll get a time and a price back before you commit to anything.