A professional alteration expert near you making alterations on a garment in a well-lit sewing studio.
A professional alteration expert near you making alterations on a garment in a well-lit sewing studio.

Find trusted alterations services in East Melbourne

Fill in a short form and get free quotes from alterations experts near you

4.3

Excellent rating - 4.3/5 (10900+ reviews)

Book expert clothing alterations near you now

  • Clothing alterations in East Melbourne
  • Dress alterations in East Melbourne
  • Zipper repair
  • Suit alterations in East Melbourne
  • sewing alterations in East Melbourne
  • … or anything else
It only takes 2 minutes. And it's free.
Up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers
No job too big or small
Free insurance coverage
Secure cashless payments
Same day or next day service at no extra cost

Best rated alteration tailors near me

Recent Alterations reviews in East Melbourne

Exactly what I needed! Thank you Dee

Clothing alteration sewing

$100

Excellent! Perfect alterations and great customer service. Would definitely use Fatemah again.

Shorten length of 3x pairs of silk trousers

$5

Fantastic, I still wear all my altered clothes.

Alterations

$60

Quick and efficient

Jacket Alteration

$70

Made some major alterations to some school dresses and did a brilliant job. Super fast too. Will use again!

School clothes alterations

$100

Thankyou so much for hemming my wedding dress!

Dress alteration

$100

What's the average cost of an alteration tailor in East Melbourne

$40 - $103

low

$40

median

$62

high

$103

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Alterations Services in East Melbourne

based on 33 reviews

5

33
0
0
0
0

Best rated jacket alteration experts near me

Best rated school uniform alteration services near me

Best rated dress alteration experts near me

Recent Dress Alterations reviews in East Melbourne

Wonderful ! I came by Shubha’s studio space, got measured and pinned, left to go to work and when I had finished work for the day the dress was all ready to be picked up! Lovely and efficient service. 10 Stars. The quality of work is perfect 🤩 the new zipper and a whole dress size taken in to fit :) all ready for my brothers wedding 🥂 thanks so much Shubha !!

Dress alteration - need a new zipper down the back

$45

Thankyou so much for hemming my wedding dress!

Dress alteration

$100

Annie is exceptional at her craft, and a joy to work with. My project involved a technically difficult fabric (stretch, intricate sequin pattern) in a floor-length gown. Annie fitted me expertly and delivered a timely, top quality result - exceeding my (very high!) standards for dress alteration. Would recommend her fine craftsmanship, attention to detail - and her genuinely lovely personality! - for any tailoring or alterations.

Dress alteration

$120

What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert in East Melbourne

$95 - $120

low

$95

median

$110

high

$120

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in East Melbourne

based on 3 reviews

5

3
0
0
0
0

Best rated garment shortening experts near me

Recent Garment Shortening reviews in East Melbourne

Shyam did a wonderful job on our curtains! She was extremely reliable and quick with her service and her communication was excellent. She went above and beyond with her task and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our curtains. A very talented seamstress!

Shorten and hem blockout curtains

$200

Lani helped hem up 3 of our bridesmaid dresses, she was great! Helpful and friendly, well recommended. Thanks Lani!

Hem dress to shorten length

$30

Excellent! Perfect alterations and great customer service. Would definitely use Fatemah again.

Shorten length of 3x pairs of silk trousers

$5

Excellent work by Raven. I highly recommend her.

Shorten sleeve

$160

Kirsten was wonderful! Super fast and great quality result!

Pants need shortened/re-hem

$30

What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in East Melbourne

$27 - $93

low

$27

median

$57

high

$93

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in East Melbourne

based on 7 reviews

5

7
0
0
0
0

Best rated jeans alteration experts near me

What is Airtasker?

Post your task

Post your task

Tell us what you need, it's FREE to post.

Review offers

Review offers

Get offers from trusted Taskers and view profiles.

Get it done

Get it done

Choose the right person for your task and get it done.

Now Available
  • Get it done now. Pay later.
  • Repay in 4 fortnightly instalments
  • No interest
  • Available on payments up to $1,500

46+

Tasks successfully completed

1

Average amount of offers per task

2

 hrs

Average time to receive offers

Statistics from the most recent tasks on Airtasker over the last 4 years.

What does a clothing alteration include?

Your seamstress or tailor is skilled in working with textiles, but especially clothing, to create, repair, and alter clothes. Here are some of the most popular alteration services and what you can expect when you book them:

Clothing alteration service - sewing

Need some custom sewing work to create a design from scratch or custom-fit to your size? Hire a seamstress or dressmaker to create or customise your dress or garment with great attention to detail. They’ll start by measuring your shape and size with a soft tape measure to ensure the perfect fit. They’ll consult with you on designs and fabrics, like selecting between chinos or khakis, before choosing or customising a pattern and cutting out the pieces. 

Then, these clothes or dress alterations near you will sew your garment or dress, taking care to finish off any edges with an overlocking stitch. Most dressmakers will request you to come in for a final fitting where you can try on the (mostly finished) garment and they can make final adjustments.

Clothing alteration service - formal wear alterations

When you want to look your best, it’s so important that your clothing is tailored to perfectly fit. Whether you need bridal alterations, school graduation alterations, bridal alterations, formal pants repair near you, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations near you, a professional tailor can help. They’ll take your exact measurements and then ask you to try on the outfit or dress, ideally with the shoes you plan to wear. Then they’ll note or mark up any parts that need taking in or loosening, and where the hem needs to sit based on your shoe height. They’ll use a mixture of machine and hand-sewing techniques to alter your clothing and finalise everything with a final fitting before your event.

Clothing alteration service - clothing adjustments

Most clothes you buy off the rack won’t fit perfectly, or you might need your favourite clothes adjusted for your body shape over time. Book clothing alterations near you to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, and even school uniform alterations for those kids who won’t stop growing. 

Clothing adjustments and shirt alterations usually involve taking seams in or out and adjusting the hem. Most hems have a few centimetres of extra fabric, so you can add extra length, or take it up for the perfect fit.

Clothing alteration service - clothing repairs

When your favourite dress or your slim or skinny jeans break, you don’t have to throw them away. Get professional clothes repair services near you to take a look and see if they can save your clothes with techniques like zipper repair, seam repair, new lining, hole patching, button sewing, and more. 

Extend the life of your clothes - it’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.

Recent Alterations tasks in East Melbourne

Dress alternations

$60

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

30th Oct 2025

I have 4 long dresses that just need to be taken up slightly

Dress hemming

$50

Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia

29th Oct 2025

Looking to get a hem done on a dress. I have attached a photo of the dress from the company website. I would require it to be completed before the weekend and can drop off thursday.

Re-hemming sheer curtains

$70

Doncaster VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

We have sheet curtains that have incorrectly hemmed at the bottom. And so will need to be re-hemmed to reduce the height by 15-20mm, or possibly fold the bottom once. There are totally 4 curtains, and the total width is less than 11metres. 3 curtains are 2.9m wide and the last one is 1.9m wide. We can drop the curtains to your place if it’s 10-15mins from Doncaster, else you would need to pick it up from us.

Seamstress for bridal dress

$1,000

Doncaster East, Victoria

22nd Oct 2025

To sew a wedding dress simple dress for small person

Bridal dress made

$700

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Bridal seamstress in doncaster east for a bridal dress

Clothing alterations: T-shirts/polos shortening

$75

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Clothing alterations: I have 3 t‐shirts/polos that I need cropped/shortened I will deliver shirts pinned to correct length. I can drop off to location in Melbourne or West Gippsland

Travel pram cover zipper repair

$30

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

15th Sep 2025

I have an UPPAbaby Vista travel bag (for a pram) that needs a zipper repair. The bag is in great condition otherwise, but the main zip is broken. I’m not sure if it only needs a new slider or a full zipper replacement. One of the zippers is stuck. Could you please let me know: If you can repair/replace this type of heavy-duty zipper, An approximate cost range, Turnaround time? Thanks very much!

Nina was amazing and completed the job in a couple of hours. Thanks so much and I definitely recommend 🙂

Motorcycle leather jacket zipper replacement

$200

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

15th Sep 2025

Replace front zipper on Harley Davidson leather jacket

Curtain Alteration

$50

Doncaster VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2025

I got two curtains need to be shortened. The width for two curtain in total is 9meter. As the for the length, I need to reduce 28cm. Would like to get the alteration done by Sunday. Looking for an experienced tailor.

Replace pants zipper

$25

Doncaster VIC, Australia

14th Jul 2025

Need pants zipper replaced + zipper provided as I’m not sure where to get them.

Alter Two Men's Linen Pants (Hemming & Tapering)

$40

Box Hill VIC, Australia

13th Jul 2025

Looking for someone with sewing/tailoring experience to alter two pairs of men's linen pants. The job includes: Hemming the length Tapering the legs for a slimmer fit I have an existing pair with the desired fit, so you can replicate the measurements—no need to guess. Linen fabric, so experience with lightweight materials is preferred. I live locally near Box Hill. Looking for someone who can complete the job within two weeks. Let me know your availability and price.

Shortening of men's trousers

$20

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

10th Jul 2025

Shortening of men's trousers.

Zipper repair x 2 for my jackets

$50

Balwyn VIC, Australia

4th Jul 2025

i have 2 x Fleece jackets ( navy blue ) that i need the zips replaced on the length of each zip is 70 cm i can drop off and pick up

Stiching and fixing zip

$50

Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

Stitching small tear in cream couch and fixing zip in pillow case of same couch

Pants length alteration

$10

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

19th Jun 2025

Could someone help shorten the length of a few pairs of pants (about 4–5 pairs)? They’re simple jeans and trousers that just need hemming.

Alteration

$25

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Shorten arm stripes of a dress

Clothes alteration

$10

Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia

25th May 2025

Sweaters and coats alteration

Clothing alteration

$5

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

24th May 2025

Need a cost shortened from mid-shin to knee length. Exact coat can be found at this link: https://www.incu.com/products/herring-blazer-coat-iwc0017gry-gry?variant=41947882127414&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22499149119&gbraid=0AAAAAC_m6zSZZAacmk09xe2kT4rX8ZJwZ&gclid=CjwKCAjw3MXBBhAzEiwA0vLXQR_xp03tgOhyX-gIuLu71depUIv8TFeZes4d-mEAfNdSCYqTMZ2EPxoCaPIQAvD_BwE

Very quick, affordable, effective

Pants need shortened/re-hem

$30

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

12th May 2025

two pairs of pants need to be shortened and re-hem

Kirsten was wonderful! Super fast and great quality result!

Dress hemming

$40

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

12th May 2025

I want a black linen dress hemmed - just a few cms taken from the bottom so it’s a bit shorter. I have length chosen already. If i could have it done today, that would be amazing! 😊

Alison was great, she did an amazing job and exactly what I wanted

Recent Jacket Alterations tasks in East Melbourne

Jacket alteration

$50

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

6th Aug 2023

Shorten sleeve and take in slack in torso and tummy area - Due date: Flexible

2x Cotton Twill Jacket Alteration/Tailoring

$25

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

3rd Apr 2022

I’m looking at getting the arms slimmed on 2x Cotton Twill Jackets. The jackets are identical, just different colours. - Due date: Flexible

Dresses and Jacket altered

$100

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2022

I have several dresses and a jacket that I need taken in. A good job at a reasonable price please. Pricing to be discussed

Jacket Alteration

$70

Melbourne VIC, Australia

18th Nov 2021

Need to make a jacket a bit bigger for an event tomorrow Located in Balwyn but can drive to you

Quick and efficient

Recent School Uniform Alterations tasks in East Melbourne

Alterations - take up hem on boys school shorts

$50

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

29th Jan 2025

Hem 5 x boys school shorts

School blazer pocket replacement

$30

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

21st Nov 2024

Need 2 X school blazer pockets removed and re-sewn (swapped over)

Would love help with making a school formal dress

$150

Canterbury VIC, Australia

23rd May 2024

I have really wanted a neon pink/orange/coral dress colour however can't find in any styles that I like. Looking for someone who could potentially make me my dress on a budget. 100-200 dollar budget. Orange/pink dresses below is the colour I am hoping for and the black dress is the kind-of style I would be hoping for

Alteration school skirt

$10

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2024

alternation of school skirt a bit shorter.

Hem school uniform

$20

Camberwell VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2024

School uniform hem needs to get up - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Hem 7 pairs of pants and 2 school dresses- pick up today and drop off

$250

Camberwell VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2023

Please come over today, measure up and collect 7 pairs of pants and 2 school dresses. Pants to be hemmed are gym pants, track suit and linen. School dresses are cotton. Drop back off by Thursday 26th - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, October 23, 2023

Annette is amazing. So reliable and friendly. Great work! Highly recommend!!

Dress Made for School Production

$200

Kew VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2022

I require two dresses made for a school production. The show is 'You're a Good Man Charlie Brown' and we are at Auburn High School in Hawthron,East. The dress is for the character Sally Brown. It should be pink dress with black or white polka-dots, reflecting the comics and Broadway adaptation (see photos below for reference). I have two girls playing this role, one 16 and one 12 who both have different requests of what they would like the dress to be in regards to style and fit. . I'm hoping to find someone who can help us find a middle ground by visiting the school, speaking with the girls about how they want the dress to be and fit, then go on to make the outfits. I am un-familiar with the expected price in regards to this so please take into account the price of materials, time to visit our school and the time it will take to make the dresses and counter the original price I post. More than happy to respond to any questions, hoping we can get something done by end of April / Early May. Thanks! - Due date: Flexible

Hems lowered on school uniforms

$50

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

2nd Feb 2022

Hems lowered on 3 x size 12 school dresses. Hem of sleeves on 1 x size 14 blazer lengthened

School clothes alterations

$100

Kew VIC, Australia

18th Jan 2022

I have 3 school dresses that need major alterations due to my daughters curves and being short. Then also 2 polo style tops that need shortening. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 26th Jan 2022

Made some major alterations to some school dresses and did a brilliant job. Super fast too. Will use again!

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in East Melbourne

Dress alternations

$60

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

30th Oct 2025

I have 4 long dresses that just need to be taken up slightly

Dress Altering

$80

Junction Ward VIC, Australia

5th Apr 2025

I have a bridesmaid dress that needs altering. Alterations include: - Taking up the bottom hem of the dress - adjusting the shoulder straps of the dress to fit tight - cinching in the waist

Dress alteration

$30

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2025

Dress too big in chest area and a bit loose

Urgent dress alteration

$20

Bulleen VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2024

Urgently need someone to alter my halterneck Dress. I had to size up because it didn’t fit my hips, but the top half is loose. It gapes around the chest. I have use safety pins to pin the back of the halter neck to make it tighter and it looks great and much better. So looking for someone to alter it like this. I have attached a photo of the back and circled where it needs to be altered. Needed urgently before Wednesday, 18 December.

Shorten dress pants

$18

Ashburton VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Hem up black dress pants to shorten

Dress alteration

$30

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2023

I have a dress that is too long and I need it taken up. - Due date: Before Thursday, 30 November 2023

Dress alteration

$120

Ashwood VIC 3147, Australia

25th Jul 2023

Taking in a floor length, stretch sequin fabric dress. Thanks! - Due date: By Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Annie is exceptional at her craft, and a joy to work with. My project involved a technically difficult fabric (stretch, intricate sequin pattern) in a floor-length gown. Annie fitted me expertly and delivered a timely, top quality result - exceeding my (very high!) standards for dress alteration. Would recommend her fine craftsmanship, attention to detail - and her genuinely lovely personality! - for any tailoring or alterations.

Dress alteration

$130

Camberwell VIC, Australia

26th Apr 2023

I have a dress that is a few sizes too big that I would like to wear to a wedding. I’m a size 8-10 and the dress is labeled a 16. It would need to be taken in around the waist and arms as well hemmed on the bottom Happy to drop this off to a preferred location - Due date: Before Friday, 19 May 2023

Dress alteration

$50

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

28th Feb 2023

Hello! I'm looking for quotes to have a black satin mini dress taken in a size or two :) It has a corseted structure but no boning.

Wedding dress alterations

$250

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2022

Arm holes too tight which needs to be widened - Due date: Before Friday, 23 December 2022

Dress alteration

$150

Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia

6th Oct 2022

Length waist , change sleeves and remove lining from dress

Elsa dress Alteration

$20

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

21st Sep 2022

My 3 year old has an Elsa dress that needs to be taken in and up a little for a party - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Dress alteration - need a new zipper down the back

$45

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

2nd Aug 2022

Dress needs taking in and a new zipper - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 4 August 2022

Wonderful ! I came by Shubha’s studio space, got measured and pinned, left to go to work and when I had finished work for the day the dress was all ready to be picked up! Lovely and efficient service. 10 Stars. The quality of work is perfect 🤩 the new zipper and a whole dress size taken in to fit :) all ready for my brothers wedding 🥂 thanks so much Shubha !!

Wedding dress alteration

$450

Camberwell VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2022

Looking for a dressmaker to join our team to alter wedding dresses. Immediate start, 3-4 days per week, in camberwell - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$100

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

1st Mar 2022

I need my wedding dress hemmed, it’s currently quite long. No other alterations required, just the hemming.

Thankyou so much for hemming my wedding dress!

Recent Garment Shortening tasks in East Melbourne

Clothing alterations: T-shirts/polos shortening

$75

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Clothing alterations: I have 3 t‐shirts/polos that I need cropped/shortened I will deliver shirts pinned to correct length. I can drop off to location in Melbourne or West Gippsland

Shortening of men's trousers

$20

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

10th Jul 2025

Shortening of men's trousers.

Pants need shortened/re-hem

$30

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

12th May 2025

two pairs of pants need to be shortened and re-hem

Kirsten was wonderful! Super fast and great quality result!

Clothing alterations - Shorten a hem on my dress

$15

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

20th Apr 2025

Need to make this hem shorter, just above my ankles maybe 10-15cm shorter

Shorten 4 pants

$80

Burwood East VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2025

4 pants , have to agree a time

Someone to shorten my jeans

$20

Box Hill VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2024

I have bought some new jeans but need them to be hemmed as they are too long. I can bring the pants to you and pick up once finished.

Hem dress to shorten length

$30

Templestowe VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Hello. Do you tailor chiffon dresses to shorten the length? I’ll send some photos. Could you provide a quote and location please? The dresses cost about $100 so we hope not to spend too much on alterations. There are 3 dresses, 2 layers. 1 dress has some extra overlap on the outer layer. Happy for simple running stitch. Thanks so much. Lin

Lani helped hem up 3 of our bridesmaid dresses, she was great! Helpful and friendly, well recommended. Thanks Lani!

Shorten Jeans

$50

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2024

I need 4 X Jeans length shortened. Need the jeans by Tomorrow 02/10

Dress hem shortening

$25

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

27th Sep 2024

Shorten a shirt dress hem

Shorten sleeve

$160

Box Hill VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2024

I have four suits which need shortening of sleeves. I need a total quote for all four

Excellent work by Raven. I highly recommend her.

I want to shorten my pants. Need clothing alterations.

$20

Camberwell VIC, Australia

23rd May 2024

I need to shorten 3 pants. I need to shorten the hems.

Shorten two pairs of trousers

$30

Balwyn VIC, Australia

21st May 2024

Shorten trousers a few inches

Pants Shortened x3 men’s chinos

$32

Kew VIC, Australia

9th May 2024

Have 3 pairs of chinos that need shortened please. Please quote inclusive of airtasker fees.

Pant shortening

$15

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2024

2 inch shortening of pants

Shorten dress pants

$18

Ashburton VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Hem up black dress pants to shorten

Shorten up a pair of Chino pants

$18

Kew East VIC 3102, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Shorten a pair of Chino pants - Due date: Flexible

Need curtains shortened.

$60

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

14th Jan 2024

I bought 8 long sheer curtains for a poster bed.. but they're about 9 inches too long. Need them shorter and sewn to hang. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 28 January 2024

Denim dress shorten

$10

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2024

Shorten the dress to 32 inch Now is too long - Due date: Flexible

5 New Pairs of Jeans need the legs to be shortened

$60

Kew VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2023

I have 5 new pairs of Jeans that need to be shortened. Please see Photo. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Shorten Sleeve Length

$10

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2023

I need to shorten the sleeve length of my zara suit blazer. Anyone available around to get it done?I am in a hurry having a trip coming. Need it done asap. Please comment or message with your quotes. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 6 September, 2023

Recent Jeans Alterations tasks in East Melbourne

2 Jeans alter

$50

Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia

9th Mar 2025

Jeans length alter I need to get done today

Jeans alteration

$40

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

30th Oct 2024

Hello! I'm looking to get two pairs of jeans altered - both are too big at the waist. I haven't been able to find many quotes - if you know of any good & cheap alterations in Melbourne please lmk by commenting!

Jeans alterations

$110

Box Hill VIC, Australia

31st Dec 2023

Alterations to 7 pairs of jeans length. - Due date: Flexible

She’s very efficient, professional & obliging

Jeans Alterations

$15

Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia

16th Dec 2021

New jeans length needs to be shortened