Whether you wear a faja for post-surgery recovery, a corset for waist shaping, or athletic compression gear for performance, these garments share one thing in common: they need to fit you perfectly to be effective. Over time, wear and tear, changes in body size, or comfort needs may mean your garment requires professional attention. This guide will explain the types of garments similar to fajas, why people wear them, and what alterations and repairs a skilled tailor can provide.

Types of Garments Similar to Fajas

1. Medical & Recovery Garments

• Post-surgical fajas
• Abdominal binders
• Postpartum belly wraps

Why they’re worn: to reduce swelling, support healing tissues, minimize fluid build-up, and provide abdominal and back support.

Tailor Services:

• Adjusting fit (taking in/out seams)
• Strap shortening or hook repositioning
• Zipper replacement (light to medium)
• Seam reinforcement
• Adding soft lining for comfort

Referred Out: heavy-duty medical hardware, reinforced boning.

2. Shapewear & Everyday Support

• Corsets
• Waist trainers
• Bodysuits
• Control shorts, slips, and leggings

Why they’re worn: shaping, smoothing under clothing, posture support, and added confidence.

Tailor Services:

• Taking in/out the waist and hip areas
• Strap and length adjustments
• Hook/zipper replacement (standard weight)
• Repairing gussets and hems
• Restitching lace or decorative trim

Referred Out: steel boning replacement, full corset restructuring.

3. Athletic & Performance Compression

• Compression leggings, shorts, and tops
• Back braces
• Weightlifting belts

Why they’re worn: enhance blood flow, reduce muscle vibration, improve recovery, prevent injury, and support posture.

Tailor Services:

• Hemming leggings/shorts without losing stretch
• Seam repairs (flatlock or zigzag)
• Adjusting fit at sides
• Replacing light zippers on jackets or braces

Referred Out: leather or heavy-duty weightlifting belts, industrial-grade elastic webbing.

4. Cultural & Traditional Garments

• Obi belts (Japan)
• Sashes & girdles
• Bustiers & historical corsetry

Why they’re worn: cultural identity, fashion, posture, and shaping.

Tailor Services:

• Resizing length or width
• Decorative stitching or embroidery repair
• Replacing ties, snaps, or light grommets
• Bustier hemming or reshaping

Referred Out: museum-grade corsetry or fragile heirloom textile repairs.

Tailor Services We Offer for Fajas & Similar Garments

✅ Fit adjustments (taking in/out seams, straps, hems)
✅ Seam repairs and reinforcement
✅ Zipper and hook replacements (light to medium weight)
✅ Comfort modifications (lining, gussets, elastic adjustments)

What We Refer Out

🚫 Heavy-duty medical-grade boning or reinforced corsetry
🚫 Industrial hook-and-eye or zipper hardware requiring factory tools
🚫 Leather or orthopedic weightlifting belts
🚫 Fragile heirloom or museum restoration work

Final Thoughts

Fajas and compression garments are specialized pieces designed to support your body — whether for health, performance, or fashion. When they don’t fit quite right, a tailor can help bring comfort and function back with the right adjustments. Knowing what can (and can’t) be done in-house saves time and ensures your garments get the care they need.

If you have a faja, shapewear, or compression garment that needs adjustment, reach out to Cheung’s Tailor Alterations — we’ll guide you through what’s possible and make sure your garment works as hard as you do.

*This is only a small list of what we are able to do, please let us know if you think of something else.