If you’re searching for alterations in Canberra, chances are you want somewhere central, quick to reach, and staffed by people who actually know how to fit a garment. That’s us. Hoang Giang Tailor is a family-run alteration shop in Civic, a short walk from the Canberra Centre, and we’ve been altering suits, dresses, jeans and uniforms for city workers, students and locals for years.
Where to find us in Civic
We’re at Shop 5, 143 London Circuit, Canberra City — right in the heart of Civic. If you work in the city, we’re an easy lunch-break stop; if you’re driving in, park at the Canberra Centre or the nearest car park and walk over in a couple of minutes.
Yes, London Circuit is affected by light rail construction. No, it hasn’t closed us — we’re open as usual, Monday to Friday 9:30am–5pm and Saturday 9am–3pm.
Alterations we do every day
- Pants and jeans — hems (including original-hem finish), waist in or out, new zips
- Suits and jackets — sleeves shortened with or without buttons, sides taken in, replacement zips
- Dresses and skirts — hems on single or multi-layer dresses, zips, bridal and formal fitting
- Shirts — sleeve shortening and general resizing
- Repairs — invisible mending for holes and tears, curtain hems
Not sure your garment fits one of those? Bring it in anyway — most things can be altered.
Why a city alteration shop makes sense
No appointment. Walk in, try the garment on, we pin it and give you a firm quote on the spot. For the most common jobs — pant hems, sleeves, simple take-ins — you don’t need to plan your day around it.
Fast turnaround. Because we’re in Civic, we see a lot of “I need this by Friday” requests. Tell us your deadline when you drop off and we’ll be honest about whether we can meet it.
Honest pricing. Pant hems start at $20, jacket sleeves at $50 and dress hems at $50. The full list is in our Canberra alteration price guide, and the price we quote in store is the price you pay.
Who we alter for
- Office workers in Civic and the parliamentary triangle who need suits and shirts to fit properly
- ANU and UC students with jeans to hem or formal wear to take in
- Brides, grooms and wedding parties who want a proper fitting, not a rushed one
- Parents with school uniforms that need letting out or shortening — we offer better prices for multiple pieces
Tailoring too, not just alterations
Alongside alterations we make custom suits, shirts and dresses to measure. If your off-the-rack suit needs more than a nip and tuck, ask us about custom tailoring — it’s often closer in price than people expect.
Drop in this week
Bring your garment to Shop 5, 143 London Circuit, Canberra City, call (02) 6262 8988, or message us on WhatsApp at 0451 949 588. See everything we offer on our alterations services page.