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www.advertiser.ieRevive your wardrobe with Axicia AlterationsBY MARTINA NEE
Sick of tightening your belt? Then it istime to get those baggy pants taken in,and at Axicia Alterations you can beassured of a high quality friendlyservice as well as looking after yourwallet with competitive prices.
Axicia Alterations, located at Unit 3Kiltartan House, Forster Street, is aspecialist alteration service which notonly boasts a great city centre locationbut also guarantees the utmost of careand attention paid to every garment.Customers can rest assured thatwhatever the request, whether it ispatching up jeans, bringing in a dress,or jazzing up a vintage garment, it willbe done with expertise, as quickly aspossible, and at a great price.
The business was set up in April2013 by husband and wife, RaimundasRamanauskas and RimaRamanauskiene, who moved fromLithuania to Ireland in 2004. Rima hasbuilt up more than 20 years’ experiencein alteration industry includingoverseeing 200 people in a large factoryproducing business clothing forGerman and Swedish companies. InIreland, Rima also worked at UrgitasAlterations for more than a year whereshe learnt how to run and manage abusiness. So with this experienceunder her belt Rima set about goinginto business for herself.
With such expertise Rima canconfidently alter pretty much anythingwith every request consideredcarefully, suggestions given, quickturnaround, and of course emergencyalterations accommodated. AxiciaAlterations will turn up and take indresses including wedding dresses,making sure they are a perfect fit forthe big day. Need those trouserslengthened or shortened, that pair ofjeans revamped, or finally get thatfaulty zip replaced? That is no problemat Axicia where repairs on mostgarments can be made including there-lining of jackets, skirts, and dresses.Although Axicia does not make newclothes from scratch, vintage clothescan be given a new lease of life - forexample one customer recentlybrought in her grandmother’s jacketwhich after the sleeves were shortened
and buttons strategically placed wasgiven a more contemporary look.Axicia can also change the length andthe lining of curtains so you can spruceup your home at minimal cost.
Such is the good reputation of AxiciaAlterations that it regularly workswith Suit Republic in BriarhillBusiness Park as well as MartinFeeney Formal Wear in UpperAbbeygate Street. As sponsor ofConnacht Rugby Suit Republic soughtthe services of Axicia Alterationswhile providing suits for the team lastyear and now works with them on adaily basis. Stefan of Suit Republicsaid: “Technically, Rima is extremely
good when fitting. Rima is second tonone for her knowledge and expertisewhich is almost perfection. Since westarted working with Axicia we don’thave to rework anything. We specifywhat we want and get a highlyprofessional service. We have onlycompliments and praise for her work.”
The shop itself, located just offForster Street, is very welcoming withbright colours, a large comfortablefitting area, and top quality machines.It is no wonder that Axicia Alterationshas built up such a good reputationand loyal customer base.
Regarding her experience customerJulie McHugh said: “Rima did all mybridal alterations for my big day andshe did an absolutely wonderful job.She is a perfectionist and takes pride ingetting every detail just right. I wouldhighly recommend her. No alterationjob is too big or too small.” Anothersatisfied customer said: “First classalteration service for both ladies andgentlemen. Rima is an excellentseamstress, she knows how to solveproblems with all garments. Veryfriendly, quick, and good priced servicein the city centre.”
Prices for turning up or taking introusers start from just €8 and fordresses prices start from €10. Zips fortrousers are €10 and for the back ofdresses it is €13 - however, prices arelower if you supply your own zip.
Axicia Alterations would like tosincerely thank its customers for
their support, custom, andrecommendations. Follow Axicia
Alterations on Facebook for moreinformation. Alternatively, phone
0857339013 or [email protected].
Axicia Alterations, Forster Street. Photo:-Mike Shaughnessy.
Rima Ramanauskiene and RaimundasRamanauskas of Axicia Alterations,Unit 3 Kiltartan House, ForsterStreet. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy.
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