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Sue was great. Extremely friendly and done a perfect job on my bridesmaid dress.

Bridesmaid dress alterations

$100

Thank you so much Zara! So lovely and so convenient!

Shorten/hem a bridesmaid dress and two pairs of pants

$75

Iliana is absolutely amazing! She created the most stunning outfit. Her work is impeccable! Thank you so much

Sew a top for bridesmaid outfit

$100

Such a great experience working with Laila on a simple yet detailed job. Thank you

Custom sewing service for wedding canopy

$50

Amazing service, quality and can’t wait to wear the dress. Thank you again

Wedding dress taken up

$120

Wonderful job!!

Wedding Dress alteration

$80

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Why book a wedding dress alteration service through Airtasker?

Weddings are once in a lifetime. When it’s your turn to walk down the aisle, all you want is to savour the dreamy moment and look your best. This includes picking the beautiful gown you’ve been eyeing.

In some instances, however, your dress might not perfectly fit you yet. Instead of taking the risk on your special day, the next best step is hiring someone with expertise in wedding dress alterations. With Airtasker, you don’t have to stress yourself out in the middle of wedding planning to solve it. Our platform lets you connect with professionals—including those who can create adjustments, making your dream dress a reality. Discomfort shouldn’t be in the picture, so leave it to the Tasker to let you walk, dance, and move freely!

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Top Wedding Dress Alterations related questions

Two months before your big day is ideal. You wouldn't want to come in for a fitting sooner than that as bodies can often change over time. Booking an appointment late, however, may not give enough time for your alteration specialist to do your requested alterations. Also, it's best to have your final fitting two weeks before the wedding to ensure that everything fits perfectly.

It depends on you. If you think it can boost your confidence and will make you feel comfortable, you can. But there’s no need to pressure yourself to do so. After all, alteration services are here to make sure your dress fits you flawlessly, flattering your physique no matter your body shape or type. If you decide to lose weight, please consult your physician or dietician to make sure you're doing it healthily.

You can always get a wedding gown in your actual size for good measure. If this isn’t possible, you can purchase a dress that's at least two sizes bigger since tailoring down a larger dress is easier than readjusting a smaller one. However, you shouldn't get an oversized off-the-rack dress either. Altering larger dresses can be very difficult, and it would be a challenge to maintain the design’s integrity.

In Australia, the usual costs of wedding dress alterations are as follows: hem (standard designs) at $120, hem (delicate fabrics) at $200, strap adjustments at $30, and steam press at $40. Taking in the bust and the bodice would need $80 and $150, respectively.

The overall cost involves several factors like the type of fabric, state of the dress before alteration, amount of work required, and if there’s additional beadwork. It’s also influenced by your location, how busy the season is (like prom), the seamstress’ level of expertise, and if your order is rushed.

Carry your bridal shoes and nude-coloured undergarments that you intend to wear for your wedding. This ensures that every measurement is as exact as it can be, and to see if everything, from head to toe, goes well together. You can also bring your accessories and photos of your makeup and hairstyle pegs so you can visualise your overall look better.

An hour to complete one fitting session is usual. Generally, you'll need to undergo three fittings. The first one is for pinning and tailoring the wedding dress. Meanwhile, hem, neckline, side seams, and waist alterations are done on the second fitting session. The third session is for you to try on the dress to make sure you're delighted with how it fits!

To make the big day as magical as you wish, you can book professionals on Airtasker to help you out with dry cleaning your dress, designing your invitations, food catering, and keeping your guests entertained with a performance, among others. 

What do wedding dress alteration services include?

No need to panic while counting down until your wedding day.


Bridal alterations near you cover wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and other bridal garments. Professionals skilled in this area can give you the confidence to grace the ceremony with beauty, elegance, and most especially comfort. Who doesn’t want to feel at ease while posing for wedding group photos, mingling with family and friends, sharing a memorable toast with the guests, and slow dancing with their partner?


A wardrobe malfunction shouldn’t be in the picture, so it’s wise to get the necessary alterations weeks before the special day. Here are more details about bridal alterations:


Altering the hem

While most brides go for long gowns that give off that mesmerising look, some prefer their wedding dresses shorter. After all, they’re helpful when it comes to lessening the chances of you tripping or ruining the dress altogether.


If you relate to this, you can connect with a bridal alteration specialist who can adjust the hem of your dress to match with your height or style better. Here’s a tip: Bring your wedding heels on the alteration appointment day. This can further help your Tasker figure out the right hem length for you.


Altering the side seams

The one-size-fits-all wedding gown doesn’t exist—each body is built and shaped differently. So, the purpose of altering the side seams of your dress is to accentuate your body shape and make your silhouette much more visible. 


Usually, this process involves fitting on the hips, waist, and butt. It’s best to coordinate with your Tasker to know if it’s possible to alter the dress size, too.


Altering the neckline

Your wedding dress is as gorgeous as you expected, but does the neckline seem a bit off? Whether it’s straight, V-neck, high neck, bateau, and halter strap, trust that your Tasker can make adjustments until you feel satisfied with the fit. Also consider your body type and accessories when choosing a neckline.


If you’ve ticked off the wedding gown matters done, why not proceed to hiring someone who can take care of the hairstyling and makeup department, too?


Other special alterations

Managed to get cool off-the-rack or ready-to-wear bridal garments? Special wedding dress alterations are ideal for personalising these. Whether it’s adding a complex lace pattern or a certain amount of tulle for extra oomph, just align with your Tasker regarding your expectations.

Recent Wedding Dress Alterations tasks

Alter Bridesmaid dress

$100

Rochedale QLD, Australia

27th Jun 2025

I have a Bridesmaid dress that i need taken in around the top. Length is fine

Wedding dress alterations around neck

$200

St Albans VIC, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Piece of chest area needs to be cut out n sewn back up n top is too loose needs to be fitted

Suzanna Blazevic wedding dress

$200

Punchbowl, New South Wales

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Need help to sell wedding dress ASAP Suzanna Blazavic wedding dress Size 8-10 3m train 2 piece with skirt and then mermaid dress Beaded throughout

Make wedding dress

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Kingston TAS 7050, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

Make a custom made wedding dress by April 2026. A line, off the shoulder. Will supply materials required.

Wedding dress alterations

$5

Greenacre NSW, Australia

18th Jun 2025

Looking for an ongoing wedding dress tailor to work with our business. Price depends on the requirements of the dress Must have experience

Bridal Dress Alteration

$200

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

15th Jun 2025

I am requesting to have a zip back of a dress to be changed and replaced into a lace up corset back. The bottom half of the dress can zip but the top half is needing lace up

Hem bridesmaid dress

$75

Pascoe Vale VIC 3044, Australia

11th Jun 2025

Hemming two layers of bridesmaid dress - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JXENWEDBBJWDN1GP7M7XXWSW

Wedding dress hemmed

$150

Burpengary East QLD 4505, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Needing my wedding dress hemmed Dress doesn't not have appliques or beading

Amazing work! Did excellent at getting my dress hemmed quickly.. as my 4 year old daughter said those lady's were really good!

Wedding dress maker

$1,500

Shellharbour NSW, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Hi, I am looking for some pricing to have my wedding dress made, I know exactly what I want, I have attached photos below. I would need this to be done by May 2026.

Hem wedding gown

$100

Russell Lea NSW 2046, Australia

1st Jun 2025

wedding dress hem needs alteration as its long

Sew and embroidery of a wedding sign

$320

Hobart TAS, Australia

27th May 2025

Wanting someone to sew the lace trim seamlessly onto the edges of sheer fabric to mimic the sign in the photo for my wedding sign. Also wanting our names embroidered and the date below. Happy to negotiate for just the sewing if unable to do embroidery as well.

Adjust the shoulder and waist, and reduce the hem of wedding gown,

$500

Lidcombe NSW, Australia

23rd May 2025

Tigthen the waist and body; shorten the shoulders, and reduce the hem of the wedding gown. Materials: Tulle and lace

Wedding dress alteration

$800

West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

21st May 2025

I would like to alter my ballgown wedding dress. I need the bodice to be smaller, add a built in bra, and add a bustle to the train.

Consultation for Wedding Dress Alterations

$20

Doolandella QLD, Australia

20th May 2025

I need someone to make the wedding dress bigger. Unpick the zipper, create a corset + tie up and adding a modesty panel for the back. The dress had been altered by the dress shop to fix a hole in the side of the zipper. They removed the fabric and put the zipper back. Dress is now too small. Will discuss price for alterations once consult is completed. Thank you

Dressmaker for Wedding outfit

$200

Palm Beach NSW, Australia

20th May 2025

Dressmaker for wedding outfit

Wedding dressmaker required

$2,000

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

18th May 2025

I'm looking to get a custom dress made for my wedding in May next year. Attached are references for the style I'm keen to create, which is heavily inspired by Danielle Frankel's Simone dress: https://www.daniellefrankelstudio.com/products/simone "Raised cowl neck, bias cut silk wool long sleeve gown with 5 inch slit at wrist. Open back with scarf draped accent. Fully lined with side zip closure." I'm seeking quotes at the moment and would love to understand how much custom making something like this style would cost and what the process looks like.

I need a seamstress to fix my badly altered wedding dress

$1,000

Banksmeadow, New South Wales

12th May 2025

I have a wedding dress that I loved, I got it altered and to much fabric was removed from the bottom half of the dress and now I hate how it looks. It’s gone from an Aline fit to a sheath satin fit which is not what was wanted or expected. It has an over skirt that I’m hoping someone can help use to cover the front or open to creative ideas! Weddings in a month! I really don’t want to have to buy another dress

Personalised initials on 150 handkerchiefs for a wedding

$150

Essendon VIC, Australia

11th May 2025

I would like the initials O & J embroidered on 150 white hankies.I will supply the hankies and blue thread . Example provided. Apologies, I meant to add that it needs to be done near me in Melbourne for pick-up.

Alterations, hemming and taking in bridesmaid dresses

$15

Sydney NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2025

Hi, I'm getting married in 2 weeks and need my bridesmaids dresses hemmed. It will be either 3 or 4 dresses and 1 also needs to be brought in at the side breast area. Image circled for the girls that need the tailoring. This is not accurate as they are not wearing heels but either way they will need a slight hem

Amazing job and super fast!!! Will be using Maryam again :)

Dress alteration for wedding elopement

$80

Oxley Park NSW 2760, Australia

14th Feb 2025

URGENT MUST BE FINISHED BY WEDNESDAY CAN DROP OFF SATURDAY/ SUNDAY Short dress for elopement in Vegas I need 3 things done from easiest to hardest 1. Hemmed shorter 2. It is very booby so I need a clasp/button added and extra fabric underneath (either extra from hem OR I do have fabric I’ve purchased) 3. The sleeves are very puffy. I’d like them shorter and tighter. I leave Thursday night to Vegas. I went to pick it up and my seamstress hadn’t even started (was with her for 3 weeks) so I’m really desperate. Happy to travel to drop it off and pick it up, will try on and give more information.

Deepti did a fabulous job alterating my dress, exactly what I had pictured it my head :)