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GAR FONGSEAMSTRESS / VICTORIA250 388 5917 ↗

NORTH PARK STREET · ESTABLISHED 1998

Good clothes.
More wear.

Alterations, hems and repairs for the clothes you reach for. Gar Fong brings everyday sewing to North Park Street.

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Illustrative folded everyday garments and measuring tape
GAR FONGALTER · REPAIR · WEAR AGAIN3–1002 NORTH PARK ST

A shorter hem.
A working zip.
A favourite, back in use.

Small changes can make a garment useful again. Bring the piece you want altered or repaired to Gar Fong and talk through the work.

THE SEWING LIST

What needs
a little attention?

Clothing alterations and repair, plus sewing adjustments for your home.

Illustrative trouser hem and stitching detail
01 / LENGTH

Hems

Adjust the length of a garment you want to keep wearing. Bring it along and discuss where you’d like the hem to sit.

Illustrative zipper detail on a casual jacket
02 / FUNCTION

Zipper replacements

A worn or broken zip needn’t be the end of the garment. Ask about a replacement suited to the piece.

Illustrative wool jacket sleeve and cuff
03 / ADJUSTMENT

Suit alterations

Discuss the changes you have in mind for your suit. The fabric and construction will help determine what can be altered.

ALSO AT GAR FONG

Small clothing repairs

Bring the garment and point out what needs attention. Agree on the repair with the shop before the work begins.

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A LITTLE SEWING FOR HOME, TOO

Curtains.
Cushions.
A better fit.

Gar Fong’s alteration work extends to curtains and cushions. Tell the shop what needs changing, and discuss the measurements and material before bringing larger items.

Discuss a home alteration ↗
Illustrative curtain fabric and cushion cover on a wooden table

PART OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Sewing in Victoria
since 1998.

Gar Fong is an established name for alterations on North Park Street. The shop’s everyday focus covers the practical changes that help clothes and household fabrics stay in use.

Illustrative colourful thread spools and sewing notions

A NEIGHBOUR’S RECOMMENDATION

“reasonable rates.”

K. F. · Nextdoor · June 2026
A neighbour’s comment on value.

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The useful local stop.

Call the shop about a hem, a replacement zip or another alteration. You can also find Gar Fong on Facebook for shop updates.

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BRING THE PIECE. TALK IT THROUGH.

For the best starting point, show the shop the garment and the change you want. Confirm the work, price and collection date directly.

YOUR NORTH PARK SEWING STOP

Find Gar Fong.

ALTERATIONS / REPAIRS

Gar Fong
Seamstress

Unit 3, 1002 North Park Street
Victoria, BC V8T 1C6
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Something to alter?
Start with a call.

250 388 5917Check current visiting hours and holiday notices with the shop.
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