


Zen Sewing, Alterations and Fixes
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I respectfully acknowledge that I am living and working on the land originally known as Kw’umuxws. It is the traditional and unceded territory of the Pentl'ach peoples, who were the original care takers of this land.
The K’ómoks First Nation, also caretakers of this land, includes ancestry from the Saɬuɬtxʷ (Sathloot), Sasitla, Ieeksen and Xa'xe, who are traditionally ʔayʔaǰusəm speaking peoples, as well as Pentl'ach and Ligʷiłdaxʷ peoples. tPentlh and K’ómoks peoples, but also peoples
With gratitude and humility, I recognize my responsibility to keep learning, to listen with respect, and to act as allies in supporting understanding, and Truth & Reconciliation.


Zen Sewing, Alterations and Fixes
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I respectfully acknowledge that I am living and working on the land originally known as Kw’umuxws. It is the traditional and unceded territory of the Pentl'ach peoples, who were the original care takers of this land.
The K’ómoks First Nation, also caretakers of this land, includes ancestry from the Saɬuɬtxʷ (Sathloot), Sasitla, Ieeksen and Xa'xe, who are traditionally ʔayʔaǰusəm speaking peoples, as well as Pentl'ach and Ligʷiłdaxʷ peoples. tPentlh and K’ómoks peoples, but also peoples
With gratitude and humility, I recognize my responsibility to keep learning, to listen with respect, and to act as allies in supporting understanding, and Truth & Reconciliation.

Basic Alterations, Mending & Repair:
By Appointment only - call 250-331-1700 or email zensewingalterations@gmail.com
Services Explained:
- Pants, Sleeves, Shirts and Skirts Hemmed
- Zippers Replaced
- Mend Bedding, Pillow Cases and Cushions
- Hem Curtains
- Mending Knit and Crochet Items: Toques, Mitts, Hats, Sweaters, Vests, Socks
- Darn Socks
NOTE: I do not alter or custom sew wedding or graduation dresses, tuxedos or suits. Nor do I do complex alterations. I do not alter leather clothing or jackets. I do not mend shoes or boots.
NOTE: I am not a professional seamstress, just a proficient one.
Prices:
(prices subject to change - notice given on website and social media) Updated Janary 2026

Basic Alterations
Hemming of pants, sleeves, skirts and basic dresses ($17/item)
- More complex items with ribbed cuffs, folded cuffs, plaid print ($25+/item) (quotes available)
Sewing on buttons ($1.25 per button)
Fixing rips, tears or worn areas (quotes available – usually $7 - $25/ item)
Fixing zippers or replacing zippers ($25 plus zipper cost at 1.5 times the cost of the notion)
Taking in waistbands ($20+/item)
Putting on strength patches for work clothing or children's clothing ($5/item, plus the cost of the patch)
(Quotes available)
Payment: upon pick up of item.
Timeframe:
2 - 4 days

Mending Children's Clothing
Mending - fixing rips, tears, adding strength patches (quotes available –usually $7 - $25/item)
Waist Shortening: Putting in removable darts to shrink the waistband. Can be picked out and removed as the child grows. ($17/item)
Hemming: pants, sleeves and skirts ($15/item) - More complex items with ribbed cuffs, folded cuffs, or edging ($22+/item) (quotes available)
Payment: upon pick up of item.Timeframe:
2 - 4 days

Mending of Socks or Knitting/Crochet Items
Mending Socks:
Mending all types of socks or reinforcing heals ($25/pair) (quotes given if unique fibers need to be used or patches used)
Time Frame: Approximately 3 days
Knitted or Crochet Items: Mending tears, holes, reinforcing elbows or fixing frayed hems/collars. Items could include sweaters, socks, hats, mitts, scarves, vests, jackets. (Quotes given - usually $17 - $35/item)
NOTE: I do not guarantee the exact same type or color of yarn can be found or used to fix a fiber item. I will do my best to find something similar and will show customer before proceeding with the work. This way the customer can decide if they want the item mended or not.
Payment: Upon pick up of item or half down, if a specific type of yarn needs to be purchased for the mend. Remaining funds must be paid upon pick up of item. The extra yarn that was purchased for the mend and then not used, is given to the customer upon payment.
Timeframe: Quoted
Gallery of Alterations I have done:
Click on the image to see details
By Appointment only
call: 250-331-1700 or email: zensewingalterations@gmail.com
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