Auntie Karen

Repair and Alteration Loved clothes last longer.

Clothes are made to last — we make sure they do. Expert seamstresses give every garment a better fit and a second life. For individuals and for the brands they love.

For Customers

Bring your favourite pieces back to life.

A hem that never sat right, a jacket that no longer fits, a zip that gave up — our seamstresses make it right. Book a consult and we'll take it from there.

01

Book a consult

Tell us what needs doing. Pick a slot online, or drop us a WhatsApp for a quick chat.

02

We measure & pin

Our seamstresses assess the garment, pin the fit, and confirm the work and price before we start.

03

Collect it renewed

Pick up your piece fitting better than the day you bought it — most alterations in 3–5 days.

What we handle

  • Hemming & length adjustments
  • Taking in & letting out
  • Repairs & reinforcement
  • Zip & button replacement
  • Restyle, upcycle & refashion
  • Lining & delicate fabrics

What we work with

Fabrics we handle

From everyday knits to tailored wovens, we match the right machine and stitch to every fabric, so repairs and alterations sit clean and last.

Jersey & knits

T-shirts, sportswear, leggings, bras and stretch fabrics, sewn to keep their give.

Wovens

Dresses, shirts, jackets and trousers, for tailored garments and structured seams.

Denim & twill

Jeans, workwear and heavier constructions that need a sturdier finish.

Delicates & silk

Linings, eveningwear and fine, sheer fabrics handled with a gentle touch.

Stitches we support

Industrial stitch types to ISO 4915, shown as top and bottom views, matched to the seam, fabric and finish your garment needs.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 301

Lockstitch

The neat, secure everyday stitch that looks identical top and bottom. Used for the topstitching on a shirt collar or the straight seams of trousers, because it stays crisp and tidy on the parts you can see.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 401

Chainstitch

Straight on top with a looped chain underneath. Used on the bottom hem of jeans, because the looped chain stretches naturally, so the thick hem moves comfortably with the denim (and gives that classic rope-effect finish).

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 406

2-needle bottom coverstitch

Two neat parallel rows on top with a stretchy looped underside. Used on the hem of a T-shirt or a pair of leggings, because it stretches as you pull the garment on and springs back, so the hem never pops.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 407

3-needle bottom coverstitch

Like the 2-needle cover but with a third row for a wider hold. Used to attach the elastic waistband on knit underwear, because the extra row spreads the grip over a broader band, so the elastic stays flat and comfortable.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 503

2-thread overedge

Wraps a raw fabric edge so it cannot fray. Used to neaten the inside edge of a seam or a blind hem on a skirt, because it seals the cut edge with very little thread showing from the front.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 504

3-thread overedge

The everyday overlocked edge you see inside most clothing. Used to finish the inside seams of a T-shirt, because it stops fraying while still stretching with the fabric, so seams stay flat and neat.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 505

3-thread overedge (double purl)

An overlocked edge with a double wrap for extra hold. Used on the seams of stretchy sportswear that get pulled hard, because the doubled edge grips more firmly and holds up to repeated stretching and washing.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 514

4-thread overedge

Joins two pieces and neatens the edge in a single pass. Used on the side seams of a stretchy top or knit dress, because it gives a strong seam that stretches with you and will not unravel.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 516

5-thread safety stitch

Two stitches in one: a strong seam plus a neatened edge. Used on the side seams of trousers or a woven jacket, because one row holds the seam while the other finishes the edge, so it will not pull apart or fray.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 602

2-needle coverstitch

Covers the edge on both the top and the underside. Used to bind the neckline of a shirt or babywear, because covering both sides keeps the edge soft against the skin and lying flat, with nothing scratchy inside.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 605

3-needle coverstitch

A wider version that laps two panels over each other into one flat join. Used to join panels on knitwear and activewear, because the wide, flat seam keeps the join smooth and stretchy across a bigger area.

Top
Bottom
ISO 4915 · 607

4-needle flatseam coverstitch

Butts two edges together into one completely flat seam with no ridge. Used on activewear and underwear worn next to the skin, because the flat, second-skin join has no bulky seam to rub, so it will not chafe when you move.