An entrepreneurial venture of the Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising program at Hocking College in partnership with the Career Closet

Do you have a clothing item that needs repair or alteration? 

Hocking College Alterations makes it easy & affordable!

1. Click the link above or stop by our office to fill out a form with your needs & contact information.

2. Drop off your clothing items at our Career Closet with your completed form. Expect a follow-up email within two business days with a completion date and cost estimate (if applicable).

3. Receive an email notification when your order is complete.

4. Pay via online invoice or in-person at our Retail Lab, John Light 361.

Need a custom fit alteration or have a project request that requires a fitting appointment?

Email or call to schedule an appointment with our student team.

Email: hcalterations@hocking.edu

Phone: 740-753-6076

Drop off Location for Alteration Services:

Career Closet in the Career & University Center

Hocking College: John Light Hall Room 181

3301 Hocking Parkway

Nelsonville, OH 45764

740-753-6076

Fit Appointment & Pick-Up Location for Alteration Services:

Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising Retail Lab

Hocking College: John Light Hall Room 361

3301 Hocking Parkway

Nelsonville, OH 45764

740-753-6076

Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising

Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising at Hocking College is a 2-year Associates Degree program which provides students with a clear path into the vast fashion and retail industry. It is strategically designed to deliver technical apparel development training, valuable product development and consumer research experience, entrepreneurial retail expertise, and industry-specific technology training necessary to succeed in the fashion industry now and in the future.

With access to our comprehensive fashion studio, students can make their dreams a reality. The sewing lab is equipped with industry-standard machinery and our retail lab space offers real-world experience as students develop and run entrepreneurial ventures within the college. The dye and print labs feature capacity for textile-based exploration and small batch production including screen printing and custom-colored fabrics. Integrated technology curriculum gives our students an edge with 3D rendering capabilities using CLO software and access to Adobe suite. Our mission is supported through intercollegiate partnerships, professional industry partnerships, and visiting guest professionals.

For more information about the Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising program at Hocking College, click HERE.

Career Closet

The Career & University Center at Hocking College provides students with the resources on campus to be successful in pursuing careers and/or further learning pursuits after graduating from Hocking College. One of the unique resources it provides is access to the college Career Closet, which loans professional apparel to students free of charge, for use in interviews or other needs.

In partnering with the Career Closet, HC Alterations hopes to provide students with even greater access to well-fitting, professional apparel to help them accomplish their goals and dress to impress, both during their time here and after graduating from Hocking College.

To visit the Career & University Center webpage, click HERE.

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