Proudly Serving New Lenox & Surrounding Areas

Hello there — let's make your clothes fit just right.

Whether it's a wedding gown that needs a little more magic, a suit that's just a touch too loose, or your favorite pair of jeans that's seen better days — we're here to help you look and feel your best.

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Fast Turnaround

Affordable Prices

Quality Guaranteed

Tailor carefully sewing fabric at Alterations and Creations

Trusted Local

Serving New Lenox with care

What We Offer

Every stitch tells a story

From simple hems to full custom designs, we bring patience, precision, and a personal touch to every project that comes through our door.

Wedding & Formal Wear

Your wedding day deserves perfection. We handle bridal gown alterations, veil adjustments, and formal attire fittings with the care and attention your special occasion demands.

Everyday Alterations

Pants hemmed, waist taken in, sleeves shortened — whatever your wardrobe needs, we do it right. Quick turnaround on most common alterations so you're not waiting around.

Custom Creations

Have an idea in mind? We love bringing visions to life. From custom dresses and costumes to unique home décor pieces — if you can imagine it, we can help create it.

Repairs & Mending

Torn seam? Missing buttons? Broken zipper? Don't toss it — bring it in. We repair and restore your favorite garments so they feel brand new again.

Suit & Blazer Tailoring

Make a great impression with a suit that fits like it was made for you. We adjust shoulders, taper legs, shorten sleeves, and reshape jackets for a sharp, polished look.

Home Textiles

Curtains, drapes, table linens, and more — we hem, repair, and alter home textiles to fit your space perfectly. Give your home that finished, put-together feel.

Interior of Alterations and Creations shop with sewing machines and fabric

About Us

Your neighbors who know their way around a sewing machine

Alterations and Creations is a locally owned and operated shop right here in New Lenox. We've built our reputation one garment at a time — treating every piece that walks through our door as if it were our own.

We understand that clothes are personal. That dress you're nervous about altering? The suit you've worn for years? We take the time to listen, explain what we'd do, and deliver results that make you smile when you try it on.

No job is too big or too small. Whether you need a quick hem before a big day or a full custom design for a special event, we're here for you.

Local

Proudly New Lenox

Personal

One-on-one service

Quality

Crafted with care

Our Work

Details that make the difference

A peek at the kind of craftsmanship you can expect — every seam, every stitch, every finish done right.

Close-up of colorful sewing thread spools

Neatly folded fabric bolts in warm tones

Sewing machine in action stitching fabric

Elegant wedding gown being carefully finished

Kind Words

What our customers say

The best compliment we can receive is when our customers come back — and send their friends and family our way.

"They altered my wedding dress and it was absolutely perfect. The team was so patient with all my fittings and made sure everything was exactly how I wanted it. I couldn't have asked for a better experience."

Sarah M.

New Lenox

"I brought in three suits that needed tailoring and they did an incredible job. Everything fit perfectly the first time I tried them on. Fair prices and great communication throughout the whole process."

Michael T.

Lansing

"I needed my curtains remade and some of my favorite clothes repaired. They handled everything beautifully and had it ready faster than I expected. This is now my go-to spot for all things sewing."

Linda R.

New Lenox

Get in Touch

We'd love to hear from you

Have a question or want to drop off a garment? Reach out however works best for you — we're always happy to help.

Visit Us

13917 W Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451-3750

Call Us

(708) 227-7679

Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed

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