Tailoring, made
to fit your life.
Alterations, custom dressmaking and invisible mending — done by hand, with care, right here in Shawnigan Lake. Rush jobs welcome.
Every stitch, done by hand — and done right.
Tucked into Shawnigan Lake, Nina's Tailoring is a one-woman workroom where wedding gowns get taken in overnight, jeans get hemmed while you wait, and a favourite old jacket gets a second life instead of the donation bin.
Customers keep coming back for the same reasons: fast turnaround, honest pricing, and work that actually lasts. Whether it's a same-day fix or a custom gown built from scratch, it gets Nina's full attention.
- Same-day & rush alterations
- Custom dressmaking — wedding, prom & formal
- Invisible mending & fine repairs
- Home textiles, cushions & upholstery
Services
From a five-minute hem to a hand-built gown — if it's fabric, there's a good chance it can be fixed, fitted, or made.
Alterations & Hemming
Pants, dresses, suits & jackets, taken in, let out, or shortened — precise fits, fast turnaround.
Wedding & Formal Gowns
Bridal, bridesmaid & prom fittings handled with care — because you only wear it once.
Custom Dressmaking
Built from your idea and your measurements — kids' dresses to full costume pieces.
Invisible Mending
Moth holes, snags & tears repaired so close to invisible you'll forget where they were.
Coats & Outerwear
Zipper replacements, resizing, pocket additions and full relines for jackets and coats.
Home Textiles
Cushion covers, duvets & upholstery — practical sewing for the rest of the house.
A closer look at the work
A mix of finished pieces, fabric in progress, and the fine detail work that doesn't always make it into a photo.
Transformations
Real projects, straight from the workroom — swipe through to see the difference a good tailor makes.
What customers are saying
17 reviews, five stars flat. Here's what people actually wrote.
Book an Appointment
Pick a day and a time that works — Nina will confirm your fitting or drop-off shortly after.