Shop 10, Warringal Shopping Centre, 56 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria 3084
Meet Atul Kumar - AKA “AD”
Over 20 Years of European Expertise in Clothing Alterations, Bespoke Tailoring, Fashion, Leather, Upholstery & Invisible Mending
At AD Stitch, craftsmanship, precision and experience are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to introduce our Head Tailor, Atul Kumar - known as “AD”, who brings more than 20 years of professional tailoring and alteration experience across England and Europe.
Atul's career extends well beyond traditional clothing alterations. His extensive background spans the fashion, bespoke tailoring, bridal, leather, upholstery, garment restoration and invisible mending industries, giving him an exceptional understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, structure and specialist repair techniques.
Throughout his career in England and Europe, Atul has worked within demanding fashion and tailoring environments where precision and attention to detail are essential.
His experience includes bespoke tailoring, garment alterations, pattern cutting, garment construction, restyling and complex fitting work. From everyday garments to high-end designer pieces, he understands how clothing is constructed and, importantly, how it can be altered without compromising its original shape, balance or design.
His tailoring expertise covers:
One of Atul's specialist areas is invisible mending, moth hole repair and fine garment restoration.
Atul's experience working with leather garments and specialist materials enables AD Stitch to undertake alterations and repairs that many general alteration businesses may not be equipped to handle.
Our leather work includes leather jackets, motorcycle jackets, leather trousers, skirts, dresses and other specialist garments, including resizing, shortening, sleeve alterations, zipper replacement, lining replacement and repairs.
Understanding how different types and thicknesses of leather behave allows us to select the appropriate construction and finishing techniques for each garment.
Atul's professional background also includes experience within the upholstery and soft-furnishing industry in England, including work involving pattern cutting, sewing and construction.
Upholstery demands accuracy on a larger scale and requires an excellent understanding of heavy-duty fabrics, industrial sewing, pattern matching, seams, reinforcement and structural construction.
This experience has broadened Atul's technical capabilities beyond garments and contributes to AD Stitch's ability to work with:
What distinguishes Atul's approach is that he does not simply look at what needs to be altered or repaired. He considers how the garment was originally designed, constructed and woven.
His combined experience in fashion, bespoke tailoring, pattern cutting, bridalwear, leather, upholstery and invisible mending provides a comprehensive understanding of construction and repair techniques across a wide variety of fabrics and materials.
This becomes especially important when dealing with complex alterations, moth damage and fine garment repairs, where preserving the appearance and integrity of the original garment is critical.
The objective is always the same: the alteration or repair should integrate with the original garment as naturally and discreetly as possible.
After more than two decades developing his skills in England and Europe, Atul now brings that experience to AD Stitch - Fine Tailoring & Alterations in Melbourne.
From a simple trouser hem to a complex wedding gown reconstruction, designer garment, leather jacket, moth hole repair or specialist invisible mending, every piece receives the same commitment to precision, craftsmanship and attention to detail.
At AD Stitch, we don't believe alterations and repairs are simply about making clothes smaller, shorter or larger-or covering up damage.
Great tailoring is about understanding the garment, respecting its original construction and using specialist craftsmanship to restore its fit, function and appearance.
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