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Recent Alterations reviews in North East Melbourne

Absolutely fantastic to work with got the job done perfectly, quality job

Clothing Alteration Seamstress

$70

Wonderful to work with Amy! Very friendly and reliable. I was very happy with her work.

Precision sewing

$60

Amy was wonderful, 100% recommend her for any tailoring work.

Sew 2 advent calendars (materials provided)

$150

Excellent work. Easy to deal with Amy. Highly recommended.

Jeans alterations

$50

Amazing service, easy and great to deal with and super quick ☺️

Need suit pant alterations

$70

Prompt, swift and very helpful! Will be working with Amy again :)

Minor sizing alteration to two t-shirts

$40

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

$44 - $157

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$78

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$157

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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, wedding dress 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 North East Melbourne

Sew up a material liner for a wooden toy box.

$30

Epping VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Sew/ overlock material. Material supplied.

Sewing cushions.

$180

Thomastown VIC, Australia

18th Aug 2025

The task is to cover 4 cushions with cushion material. Within add zippers. The cushions are on the larger size 1.4X.6m each and 120mm thick. These are mattress foam material. We will supply foam mattress, spray glue to bond the mattress layers, material, zippers. Box type sewing. No piping.

Get your Sew on! Take up a pair of sheer curtains .

$50

Bundoora VIC, Australia

15th Aug 2025

Take up a pair of sheer curtains 700cm each in width. From 280cm height to approx 240cm. Creating a new hem by folding over excess. Stock image from purchased site attached - Due date: Flexible

Hem shortening of a dress

$20

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

13th Aug 2025

shorten dress by a couple cm

Curtain Alterations

$100

Mernda VIC, Australia

8th Aug 2025

I have a curtain that needs alteration. Basically, the bottom edge needs to be folded and sewn.

Hem up curtain

$200

Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

5th Aug 2025

Hem up a s fold sheer curtain. Roughly 2 Inches above Hem line

Alter dress

$100

Doreen VIC, Australia

4th Aug 2025

Have bought a second hand dress that I love but is a couple sizes too big. I need it altered for an event.

Zipper replaced in motorbike pants bottom left leg

$40

Rosanna VIC, Australia

31st Jul 2025

Zipper replaced motorbike pants

Sew in dress

$25

Wallan VIC, Australia

30th Jul 2025

Bought a dress, need it sewed in quite a bit so it fits better

Zipper replacement Jeans/Shorts

$20

Wollert VIC, Australia

28th Jul 2025

I need a zipper replacement on a pair of Jeans and a pair of shorts to be done on the same day

Sewing machine service

$100

Montmorency VIC, Australia

28th Jul 2025

desperate need of a service, problem with tension

Alterations

$60

Reservoir VIC, Australia

25th Jul 2025

Take hem up 3 pair of mens trousers

Finish sewing a scrub top

$20

Eden Park, Victoria

9th Jul 2025

I have started to sew a scrub top but I'm not very good at it so I want someone else to finish it. I have more material to make another one also.

I need my cloth line to get fixed

$70

Lalor VIC, Australia

9th Jul 2025

Some of the line of my clothing line in my backyard need to be fixed or replaced

Overlock/sew under a meter of fabric

$10

Mill Park VIC, Australia

7th Jul 2025

The silky/satin lining of a dress was too tight so I cut it. Looking for someone to overlock the seams so the fabric doesn't fray.

Sewing flat sheet into a quilt cover

$20

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

4th Jul 2025

I have two childrens print flat sheets - approximately 232 cm long x 208 cm wide. I would like to get the sheets sewn to make queen bed size quilt covers. Two quilt Covers to be made. Additional fabric will be needed for the back side of the quilt cover, which I can provide. The kids flat sheets are synthetic and I don’t want to use them as bedsheets but wouldn’t mind using them as quilt covers. I can provide a a sample quilt cover if needed.

Cut and hem curtains

$20

Watsonia North, Victoria

2nd Jul 2025

Cut and hem total 9 curtains. 6 sheers bardwell 2x280, 3x180 and 120cm. 3 block out 2x280, 1x 180cm. Already have hem included along with curtains.

Add invisible zip into armholes

$20

Epping VIC, Australia

24th Jun 2025

I need someone to add invisible zips into the armholes of a t-shirt dress to make it breast feeding friendly.

4 x Sheer Curtains Hemmed

$150

South Morang VIC 3752, Australia

23rd Jun 2025

I need four sheer s fold curtains hemmed with the included iron on hemming tape to just touch the floor. There are 2 different drops for each pair of curtains. Need this done onsite as curtains are hanging already.

Lill went above and beyond to complete a challenging task. She spent time making sure we were happy with the result. Very skilled in her work.

Increase size of wool jacket by sewing in separate fabric under arms

$100

Heidelberg VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

I need a wool jacket tailored to be 1 to 2 sizes bigger. Since there's no spare fabric to work with, a completely different yet complementary color needs to be proposed, sourced, and built into the budget by the freelancer. Requirements: - Fabric must be wool - Complementary color should be a mild earthy tone, preferably brown - Sewn into the armpits, under the arms, and down the sides Ideal Skills & Experience: - Expertise in fabric matching and sourcing - Proficiency in sewing and tailoring wool garments - Experience with color coordination and design Please provide an urgent rough quote. Photo of jacket is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sBgTNvWTJaJBPnA6sPBXS-xMIrI20yU0/view?usp=drivesdk

Recent Jacket Alterations tasks in North East Melbourne

Soft shell jacket alteration

$80

Ivanhoe East VIC 3079, Australia

16th Jun 2023

Hemming of a work soft shell jacket and vest - Due date: Flexible

Recent School Uniform Alterations tasks in North East Melbourne

Sewer to sew School Clothing & Sports Apparel

$5

Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia

17th Apr 2025

Expanding business looking for some sewers for ongoing work who has experience in school wear and sports apparel. Machines are provided, we just need you :)

Hemming of school dress

$20

Beveridge VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2025

Hemming of a school uniform dress

Hem school dress

$10

Preston VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2025

Need three school dresses hemmed.

Hem school dress

$20

Preston VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2025

Hem the length of one school dress.

Hem two pairs of school shorts

$30

Watsonia VIC, Australia

15th Oct 2024

I need two pairs of school shorts hemmed please. I have an old pair to use as a reference for length.

Take down hems on 8 school dresses (size 6)

$100

Preston VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

I have 8 school dresses that need their hems taken down to be taken down by an inch or so (to almost the maximum length), along with a new hem sewed (just so it's not a rough edge). They are size 6. Airtasker to pickup from Preston VIC. I can drive to collect them once they are finished. Locals preferred.

Thanks Shruti! She gave me options as to which hem style I would like. All 8 dresses are perfectly uniform! Thanks so much! Will use her services again for sure!

Sew up pocket on sons school pants

$30

Reservoir VIC, Australia

30th May 2023

Repairs on dons school pants - Due date: Flexible

School uniform hems

$20

Montmorency VIC 3094, Australia

21st Jan 2023

Hi. Looking for someone in the Greensborough area who can hem two summer school dresses. - Due date: Before Friday, 27 January 2023

Replacing knee panels on school pants

$28

Doreen VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2022

Need repairs to the double fabric knee pads on 2 pairs of my sons school pants. Have an old pair that fabric can be cut from for the replacement pads. - Due date: Before Friday, 10 June 2022

Hem 2 school dresses

$40

Eaglemont, Victoria, Australia

30th Jan 2022

I need one school dress hem takan down and one taken up - Due date: Before Monday, 31st Jan 2022

Great quick service

School dress x2 taken up

$25

Reservoir VIC, Australia

8th Jan 2022

X2 school dresses to be taken up and hemmed. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 26th Jan 2022

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in North East Melbourne

Wedding dress alterations

$150

Macleod VIC, Australia

27th Aug 2024

I'm looking for someone to alter this very simple wedding dress. 1. Take in at the waist 2. Take in at the bust I've tried to take photos of the inside areas but it's a little tricky! Please let me know your offer and how long it would take. Thank you!

Dress alteration

$35

Mill Park VIC, Australia

22nd Jul 2024

Need my dress altered , it has been altered once but is too long still. The first person is too far for me to reach out to again. Need it cut and the organza reattached at the bottom.

Wedding dress alterations

$500

Heidelberg VIC, Australia

8th Jul 2024

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Shorten dress

$20

Macleod VIC, Australia

14th May 2024

I have a long dress. It’s for a wedding that I am attending. I needed it to be shortened a little bit

Dress alteration

$100

Reservoir VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2023

I have a dress with delicate beading that I need altered to be a size smaller - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Lovely to work with a very fast turnaround! Highly recommend Drek.

I need a dress alteration as it is too big

$45

South Morang VIC, Australia

6th Sep 2023

I have a dress that is too large for me. I would like to bring it in so it fits better. Please see pics :) - Due date: Before Monday, 11 September 2023

Wedding dress alteration

$300

Plenty VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2023

Bring up the length of my wedding dress to be shorter. - Due date: Before Thursday, 13 April 2023

Wedding dress alterations

$500

Mill Park VIC 3082, Australia

8th Dec 2022

I need my wedding dress hemmed, as well as cups put into the chest, and a bustle added. I may potentially want my detachable tulle sleeves altered as they are a bit too long but I am not completely sure at this point. - Due date: Before Saturday, 4 February 2023

Wedding dress altercations

$300

South Morang VIC 3752, Australia

5th May 2022

My wedding dress is late to arrive and i am going to need alterations done to it before the 28th May. - Due date: Before Friday, 27 May 2022

Formal dress alterations

$150

Epping VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2021

Need alterations done on evening wear dress - Due date: Before Wednesday, 1st Dec 2021

Wedding dress alterations

$500

Bundoora VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2021

Due to rescheduling my wedding due to Covid I need alterations made to my already purchased wedding dress. I need some breathing room added due to unwanted Covid kilos Im worried I wont lose in time and I would also like to see if I can add a slit to the dress now that I am getting married in Summer not Winter and dont want to overheat. Will upload photos so you can advise if this is possible - Due date: Before Friday, 10th Dec 2021

Recent Garment Shortening tasks in North East Melbourne

Hem shortening of a dress

$20

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

13th Aug 2025

shorten dress by a couple cm

Pants hemmed/ shortened

$20

Reservoir VIC, Australia

19th May 2025

Would like a pair of Nike running pants shortened. Noting it has zips.

Shorten my grey jacket sleeves.

$50

Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia

9th Apr 2025

Make the sleeves of my grey jacket shorter by 5–6 cm. Right now they are 67 cm—make them around 62 cm like my navy jacket. (Imitation Buttons)

Shorten hem of bridesmaid dress

$50

Epping VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2025

I need my bridesmaid dress shortened by about a inch. The colour is rustic orange.

Shorten my pants

$20

Wollert VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Could you shorten my pants?

Beaded dress shortened

$50

Wollert VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2024

My beaded and sequin dress needs to shortened as well as the lining

Shorten men's blazer jacket sleeves

$30

Viewbank VIC, Australia

18th Aug 2024

Require sleeves to be shortened on blazer jacket

Shorten curtain lengths

$250

Greensborough VIC, Australia

2nd Aug 2024

We have 34 curtains (17 sheer and 17 block outs) from spotlight which are 240 cm long. Most windows we have are 220cm high. We need the curtains shortened. I am open to sewing or heat tape hemming. You can do it on site or pick up the curtains, work on it and drop them back.

Shruti is quite good with her seamstress skills. She did a great job on our curtains. Recommend her.

Shorten dress

$20

Macleod VIC, Australia

14th May 2024

I have a long dress. It’s for a wedding that I am attending. I needed it to be shortened a little bit

Shorten and hem 6 pairs of trousers

$40

Thomastown VIC, Australia

12th May 2024

Need trousers altered i have 6 pairs Need someone located in Thomastown or nearby suburbs

Skirt shorten

$15

Bundoora VIC, Australia

20th Apr 2024

skirt shorten approx 6 inches

Pants alteration (shorten)

$5

Mernda VIC 3754, Australia

15th Apr 2024

2 pairs of chinos need shortening. Possibly further work pending ability/timeframes (alterations to suit slacks and jackets)

Shortening my jeans

$10

Mernda VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2024

need around 3 pairs of jeans shortened for around $10 each

Shorten blazer cuffs

$30

Heidelberg Heights VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2024

I would like to shorten my blazer cuffs and shift the buttons up

Shorts shortened

$50

Epping VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2024

2 pairs of shorts and 2cpairs of bather shorts

Shorten a few dresses

$15

Reservoir VIC, Australia

17th Nov 2023

Few dresses was originally meant to be worn with heels would like to shorten just below ankle so can be worn with flat shoes - Due date: Flexible

Suit Alteration (Shorten Pants/Shotern Sleeves)

$50

Wollert VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2023

Altering suit: - Take in sleeves by ~1-1.5" (Not functioning buttons) - Shorten Pants ~2-3" can drop off/pick-up after service - Due date: Before Wednesday, 8 November 2023

Shorten / alter a few items of clothing

$50

Reservoir VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2023

I have 3 pairs of pants that I need taken up, a cotton dress that needs to shortened & a zipper replaced on a pair of denim shorts. Have included pictures of the items below! Happy to come to you to drop off and measure lengths in the inner north (I’m based in Reservoir), and can come collect them once ready! (Would be great to find a local alterations person / seamstress as I always need clothes altered!) Open to any offers! Thanks :) - Due date: Flexible

2 dresses shortened

$100

Mernda VIC, Australia

10th Sep 2023

Dresses shortened one ihas sequin and another m aterial as too long - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 15 September 2023

Pants shortened

$40

Whittlesea VIC 3757, Australia

8th Aug 2023

Clothing alterations. Shorten pants and let out waist - Due date: Flexible

Recent Jeans Alterations tasks in North East Melbourne

Jeans alterations

$50

Preston VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2021

I have a couple of pairs of new jeans that need that need the length to be altered. Looking for someone that can do this and is located within 5 km of preston.

Excellent work. Easy to deal with Amy. Highly recommended.