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Recent Alterations reviews in NSW

Jessica did an excellent job with my sheers. Very happy and would certainly use Jessica again. Quick and professional.

Sewing the side of Sheer Curtains

$45

Faith did great work shares a great yarn!

Stitch embroidered patches onto an outfit

$100

Hui - incredible, communication and attention to detail beyond expectations. Thank you

Sewing Machinist - Canvas Covers Alteration

$125

Excellent, clear communication. Very speedy and great job on adjusting my dress

Alterations to a dress

$20

Elina did an amazing job with my alterations. Very neat and clean. Happy with the quality of work.

Altering cloths

$10

Lyndall did a great job sewing the name tags onto the required uniforms and equipment. She was great to deal with and I will definitely be using Lyndall for future tasks.

Labels sewn onto uniforms

$200

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in NSW

$50 - $150

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$50

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$100

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$150

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in NSW

based on 653 reviews

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Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews in NSW

Hemmed school uniform picked up and delivered back to me within a few hours. Great job thanks so much

Hem school dress

$30

Thank you! I’ll be back

Take up a school dress hem

$30

Very easy and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend! Thank you Lyndall :-)

Needing a seamstress to sew labels onto uniform for boarding school

$100

Excellent service!! Super easy communication, did the job quickly and efficiently. Thank you Pia, I will be using your services again :)

Sewing name tags on 21 pieces of school uniforms

$150

Sylvia did a fabulous job of sewing labels into school uniforms and casual clothes. Thank you!

Sew labels on school uniforms and clothes

$250

Elena is a skilled seamstress and rapidly made some needed alterations to our wedding outfits. She's lovely to deal with, too

Alter a school uniform

$50

What's the average cost of a school uniform alteration service in NSW

$42 - $127

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$42

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$55

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$127

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Average reviews for School Uniform Alterations Services in NSW

based on 16 reviews

5

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Recent Dress Alterations reviews in NSW

Amazing!!!

Dress alteration

$60

She is amazing, definitely recommend her . Very skillful and accurate. Thanks Laila

Dress alterations

$100

Eva did a fantastic job - we would highly recommend her. Thanks Eva!

Dress alteration

$40

Lovely people and great service. Highly recommend

Dress alteractions

$1,000

Super easy to work with and great communicate, highly recommended.

7x Dress Alterations - Shorten Shoulder Straps

$60

Silvana has been incredible to work with. Her confidence gave ME confidence for what would have been a tricky alteration with an asymmetric dress. She’s such a warm and friendly person and I definitely recommend her for your alteration needs. She was also able to complete it within a week! My dress now fits better than perfect, honestly the best fitting dress I’ve ever worn. Thank you so much Silvana, I’m so so grateful!

Dress alteration

$100

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

$60 - $120

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$60

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$100

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$120

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in NSW

based on 33 reviews

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in NSW

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Shorten my gym shorts

$200

Robyn is such a joy, so warm and friendly, and did a great job hemming up my formal dress, lent me heels to try it on and was so helpful and knowledgeable in working out a good length for it. Robyn also took in another dress for me which looks great, and all of it was completed really quickly and with great communication. So happy to have found Robyn, she’ll definitely be my go to from now on, I’m already getting her to take in another dress!

Shorten full length dress

$40

Professional work and efficient. Good communication throughout the process, will recommend Sally to everyone.

Connect, Shorten and Hemmed curtains

$200

Vickie altered some delicate trousers and a jumpsuit for me and she did a wonderful and very professional job. I will be going to her with all my alterations. Aside from the great work, she's a wonderful person and a pleasure to deal with

Need trousers and jumpsuit shortened, picked up fr

$50

Jessica did a great job on my curtains. I did some confusion with measurements and the curtain came out shorter than I was expecting. She friendly offered to fix on the following day free of charge. Quick, reliable, friendly and high attention to detail. I will be hiring again if needed.

Curtain shortening

$50

Great experience ! Came to house to measure up curtains and shorten /lengthen on-site to make sure length was perfect before leaving

15 curtains that require shortening and hemming with sewing machine

$200

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

$40 - $150

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$40

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$75

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$150

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in NSW

based on 49 reviews

4.96

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Recent Alterations tasks in NSW

Blind ham in my pants. Alterations

$15

Collaroy Plateau NSW 2099, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Hi, I'd like to know the best price for making a blind hem. If you're interested, I'll make several pairs of pants.

Alterations needed on 2 pairs of trousers

$100

Belrose NSW 2085, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Looking for alterations on two pairs of tailored trousers. One pair to be taken in half a size at the waist and another pair to be shortened and hemmed. Ideally close to Belrose or Frenchs Forest. Thank you!

Replace cuff zipper in leather jacket

$80

Northmead NSW 2152, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Replace zipper in cuff of motorcycle leather jacket approximately 150mm long. Require high quality replacement zipper

Hem my pants

$15

Brookvale NSW 2099, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

I would like to have the hems of my formal trousers done. They are not simple pants, so I need someone experienced who can do a professional job. If the price is reasonable, I would like to have several pairs of trousers hemmed.

9 dresses taken in.2 dresses need sleeves shortened. 1 neckline highe

$200

Calderwood NSW, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

4 long dresses run in. 5 calf/knee length dresses runin. 2 other dresses sleeves shortened. 1 dress v neck line put black material or lace behind so dress not sooo low at front. The 1st four dresses r the long ones. 5th photo calf length. It wouldn’t let me put other photos in of other ones

Sewing Mattress Side

$100

Berowra NSW, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

I am looking for someone who is a wizz at sewing and would be able to repair the side of this mattress. It was damaged during moving, and has been getting worse and worse.

Wedding dress alterations

$500

Hornsby NSW, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Wedding dress alterations

Hem jacket sleeves, can deliver & pick up

$50

Waterloo NSW, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

I have a ladies suit jacket, sleeves are too long. I’m in Waterloo - can drop off to you within 15kms & pick up

Sewing bed sheets

$50

Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia

20th Aug 2025

Recently bought 6 flat bed sheets to cover walls in my garage, need them to be sewn up to create a pocket to hang them on a curtain rod offer is for the 6 of them.

Dropped my Project in the Evening, been ready the next morning ! Amazing professional work! Would recommend 100% !!! Thanks Amber.

Buy cigarettes and drop them off. Buy a packet of Parker & Simpson

$100

Kingscliff NSW, Australia

29th Jul 2025

Buy Parker & Simpson Original for $38 and make $62 for delivery Need it done asap

Phoenix was great at communicating and kept me updated while fulfilling this task. Will definitely use him again!

Curtain Alterations - Shortened

$100

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

26th Jul 2025

Shorten Four New Curtains Each of the curtains is 155cm wide. The fabric is polyester.

Excellent fast, easy to work with

Sew a dress

$50

Arncliffe NSW, Australia

26th Jul 2025

I am making a dress with the intention of painting it for an art project. I have a pattern and have been cutting out the cotton/linen blend fabric. I am looking for someone to assemble the pieces for me.

Robyn was exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient. Her communication was clear and supportive. She took the time to understand my project, provided practical advice, and ensured a high-quality outcome. I will definitely collaborate with Robyn again.

Need zipper replaced

$70

Hornsby NSW, Australia

17th Jul 2025

Replace zipper in motorcycle textile jacket, can deliver tomorrow night need by end of Saturday can pick up(live in Hornsby). Thank you Cam

Wow, she is so fast and friendly she fixed my motorbike jacket and it was ready the next morning. I’m very happy.

Alterations

$100

North Parramatta, New South Wales

17th Jul 2025

Looking for quick turn around alterations have roughly 5-10 items I need done- 9x pants taken up and a button back on a trench coat

Zunnaria was excellent with all alterations- last minute drop off and had everything ready before time. Great attention to detail and the work is excellent across all items

We need 3 Jute Hallway Rugs sewn together

$50

Oran Park NSW 2570, Australia

15th Jul 2025

We have 3 Jute Hallway Runners that need to be sewn together.

Thanks Jade, we're very happy with the work 😀

2x Pants Shortening

$25

Erskineville, New South Wales

13th Jul 2025

Needing two pairs of identical pants shortened and slightly taken in around the calf and ankle. Have an existing pair of the exact same pants (worn) that I’m hoping to have replicated.

Alex was super efficient, great communication and super pleased with the results. Would recommend to anyone! Thanks so much!

Upholsterer or seamstress to sew 3 cushion covers for a bench seat

$200

Bexley North NSW, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

Hi guys, I have 3 cushions approx 450 x 885 and 125mm thick. I have the material and need someone to professionally create cushion covers for these. I would like the tops to be wrapped with polyester lining to smooth out the curves. No zipper necessary. I have 3 cushions and material only. Need you to purchase polyester lining if possible. I can drop off and pick up to your location. I would ideally like them turned over fairly quickly say the next week or two if possible. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Lovely person and completed the cushion sewing task soo quickly and to perfection.

Sewing job

$50

Cooks Hill NSW, Australia

29th Jun 2025

Two sewing jobs. First one is to taper some pants in by a couple centimetres. Second one is to sew a name tag onto a bag.

Great job, will be recommending to others.

Sewing/Embroidery

$250

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

24th Jun 2025

I have 5 jerseys. I need a horizontal piece of fabric sewn onto the exisiting jersey. 4 x letters sewn on the top of that panel 2 x numbers sewn on to the back Names embroidered across the top of the numbers Letters, number stencils, thread, jerseys provided.

Would not recommend!! A job secured with a 3-5 day turn around took 7 weeks. Wouldn’t answer a single phone call, rarely replied to texts. Would tell me ‘it will be ready by the weekend’ numerous times and never deliver. I missed the entire event I needed the job exe tied for.

3 panels of curtains hemmed

$60

Baulkham Hills, New South Wales

21st Jun 2025

Need three panels of ikea curtains cut and sewn. One at window sill length and one pair at floor length. Can drop off and pick up if located in the hills district. I’ve marked out the lengths id like it sewn to

Nice and thorough work and communication

Recent Jacket Alterations tasks in NSW

Suit jacket alteration consultation

$15

Mascot NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2025

I need someone to put vents in my suit jackets. I have 3 jackets.

Suit jacket alteration

$100

Sydney NSW, Australia

4th Nov 2024

Suit jacket alteration to make it tailored to my body

Jacket alteration

$30

Kingsford NSW, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Bought a really nice jacket online but it’s too big for me. Would like to get it altered as it’s less hassle than returning it. Don’t know if possible but would like to alter the body and sleeve length? FYI, the jacket is reversible Happy to receive quotations Reference: https://oliclothing.com/products/reversible-kelpie-jacket-black-stone

Suit jacket alteration

$40

Manly NSW, Australia

11th Aug 2024

Take in linen suit; it’s a little bit too boxy and I would like the back taken in a bit for a more slim fit.

I need jacket alterations

$100

Mortdale NSW, Australia

7th Jan 2024

Needing work done on a harris tweed jacket. Sleeve shortening, sleeve slimming Take in (needing to make it rise) - Due date: Flexible

Suite jacket altercation (jacket too big)

$70

Parramatta NSW, Australia

19th Dec 2023

URGENT. Needing someone to alter a suite jacket for my Husband. The jacket needs to be taken in as it’s too big - Due date: Before Thursday, 21 December 2023

Puffer Jacket Alteration

$100

Mays Hill NSW 2145, Australia

30th Mar 2023

I have a puffer jacket that is a XXXL that I need altered to a XXL or a size that fits me. - Due date: Before Thursday, 6 April 2023

Pants and jacket Alterations

$150

Newington NSW, Australia

20th Mar 2023

I have a number of pants I need tapered and hem taken up on. Plus a blazer I need the sleeves shortened. Happy to drop them off and pick up if location is close. - Due date: Before Sunday, 26 March 2023

Suit Jacket Alterations x 2

$100

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

24th Jan 2023

Hi! Need my Oxford suit jacket altered - a little bit baggy at the moment. The sleeve is needs to be shorten. Tails length needs shortening and the waist needs to be come in slightly. Thank you! - Due date: Flexible

Jacket alteration sleeve and Button

$40

Sylvania NSW, Australia

28th Oct 2022

Sleeve and Botton alteration - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 28 October 2022

Jacket alter and clean

$150

Maroubra NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2022

Need a jacket altered (taken in and sleeve taken up ) easy fabric, unconstructed jacket. Also needs a clean

Suit jacket alterations

$100

Belmont NSW, Australia

16th Feb 2022

Super late notice but have a suit jacket (38) and looking to have slightly altered to fit better, remove/reduce collar gap and shorten sleeves. Relaxed fit. Can bring it anywhere tonight/morning and ideally pick up tomorrow afternoon or Friday morning. Thanks, Kyle - Due date: Before Thursday, 17th Feb 2022

Recent Trouser Alterations tasks in NSW

Trouser alterations

$40

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

13th Jun 2025

I have two pairs of trousers I would like the leg length extended on if possible. They are Rodd and Gunn brushed cotton pants and will need about an inch extended if possible. I have included a photo of where they currently sit and where I’d like them to sit once adjusted/lengthened (just above the shoe). Thanks! Brandon

Very professional and amazing work. Highly recommend

Trouser alternation

$5

Waverley NSW, Australia

4th Jun 2024

I have quite a few pairs of trousers and dressers that need tailoring to be shorter (5-6 inches off) Looking for someone experienced in taking trousers and dresses up! Ideally $5 per pair of trousers and dresses as have a about 5 things in total :)

Trouser alterations

$50

Glebe NSW, Australia

6th Apr 2024

3 pairs of pants and 1 jeans need taking up.

Trouser Alteration (Taper) to slim pants

$10

Chatswood NSW, Australia

25th Jun 2022

Trouser slimming alterations - Due date: Flexible

Trouser alterations

$30

Putney NSW 2112, Australia

7th May 2022

Alter trouser lengths - 3 in total - Due date: Before Saturday, 14 May 2022

Trouser alteration

$50

Sydney NSW, Australia

16th Oct 2021

I need a pair of trackpants turned into a pair of shorts, pretty simple alteration I believe - just chop an seam work! - Due date: Flexible

Recent School Uniform Alterations tasks in NSW

Hem 2 Childs school dresses

$30

Hamilton North NSW, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

2 school dresses that need the hem to be dropped

School bag zip repair

$15

Ropes Crossing NSW 2760, Australia

16th Aug 2025

School bag zip came out Need repair

Help me alter / add a cotton lining to my sons school sports shorts

$20

Eastwood NSW, Australia

15th Aug 2025

Add a organic cotton lining to my sons school sports shorts as he gets a rash due to his eczema. There are 2 shorts. Clothing making experience preferred.

School bag zip repaired

$20

Schofields NSW 2762, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

School bag zip repair needed, can bring the bag

Sewing a basic costume for a primary school production

$150

Thirroul NSW 2515, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Hi there, I have been given the last minute task of creating a 'Flounder' Costume for my daughter who is staring in a local School Production of The Little Mermaid Jnr. I am happy to embellish the costume but just need the basic garments made. This includes a top & pants with some frill details. All fabric will be provided and I need this early next week! Thank you.

Need to alter school pants. crotch size. legs are longer and wider .

$20

Belfield NSW 2133, Australia

4th Jun 2025

School pants are longer and wiider but crotch is very short. Looking for someone to fix this.

Primary School Uniform Hem alterations

$20

Wollongong NSW, Australia

28th May 2025

I need some primary school uniforms shortened

2 hens boys school trousers

$10

Winston Hills NSW, Australia

26th May 2025

2 trousers need hems. School pants

Hem girl’s school skirt

$50

Homebush West NSW 2140, Australia

25th May 2025

Hemming school girl’s skirt size 12. I can drop to you please be in Homebush area or city.

Very happy with hemming task Leah did for me.

Hem School Trousers (Kids)

$60

Maitland Vale NSW, Australia

10th May 2025

I need someone to take up the length of my kids’ school trousers (three pairs). Simple hemming job — just need them shortened neatly and ready for school. Ideally located nearby or happy for drop-off/pick-up. Looking for someone experienced with sewing. Quick turnaround needed this weekend. Thanks!

Reduce the length of school dress slightly

$5

Strathfield NSW, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

I just need my daughter who is in kindergarten her uniform dress length to be reduced slightly . No cutting required. Basically just fold the extra length inwards and stitch it to match the current height. Please contact if you live in the inner west region in or near Strathfield.

School uniform alterations

$50

Cromer NSW, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

School shorts (formal style) need taking up.

School drop

$20

Homebush NSW, Australia

12th Mar 2025

Drop my two daughters to school.

Take up school dress hem

$20

Caringbah NSW, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Hem school dress/skirt .

Alteration of a school skirt

$50

Brighton-Le-Sands NSW, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

I am needing a school skirt altered (just hemmed) by tomorrow. I can drop off and pick up. It has a couple of box pleats. Thank you

Excellent, will definitely use Deepti again and highly recommend.

School uniform alteration

$5

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

29th Jan 2025

School uniform aletration

School uniform alterations

$50

Lavington NSW 2641, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Have 2 school dresses that need a little alteration before school starts

Sewing name tags on school uniform

$135

Warrawee NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2025

I have name tags to be sewn onto school uniforms including dresses, t-shirts, jumpers, tracksuits etc.

Olivia was amazing at her job, so punctual and meticulous. I highly recommend Olivia for all her tasks.

Alterations to school uniform pants and skirt

$50

Bradbury NSW, Australia

21st Jan 2025

I require 2 school pants and 2 school pleated skirts taken up.

Hemming school dress

$20

Botany NSW, Australia

17th Jan 2025

Two school dresses to take up

Maryam was very helpful. So easy and quick. Highly recommend and will use this service in the future.

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in NSW

Wedding dress alterations

$500

Hornsby NSW, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Wedding dress alterations

Dress alteration

$90

Alexandria NSW, Australia

31st Jul 2025

Taken in sides to reduce flares, fully lined, stretchy fabric. - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K1H3C7C77YACJYN28W609HP3

As always, Kim did a fantastic job! Such a pleasure to deal with and the eye for detail is impeccable

Dress Alteration

$20

Parramatta NSW, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Take in sides of this dress.

Dress alterations on spot

$5

Kingswood NSW, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Need to alter afew things

Satin dress alteration by Saturday

$30

Manly NSW, Australia

12th May 2025

Satin halterneck dress too big bust area needs alteration

Dress alteration

$15

Lake Illawarra NSW, Australia

6th May 2025

Requiring the hem of my dress slightly shortened

Foraml dress alterations

$100

Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia

5th May 2025

need hem altered on a formal dress with netting skirt

Urgent wedding dress alteration

$400

Drummoyne NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2025

URGENT. Need alteration complete by Wednesday. Wedding dress train needs to be shortened. A lot of layers! (Dress: Hera couture Florence).

Wedding dress alterations

$250

Manly Vale NSW, Australia

10th Apr 2025

Purchased a beautiful wedding dress, needs to be fitted to my body. Lots of beads all over the dress as seen in photos. Looking for quotes, not an urgent job that needs to be done asap.

Dress alteration - chest

$30

Fairlight NSW, Australia

8th Apr 2025

I bought a wedding cocktail dress and I need a small alteration at the chest. The embedded breast shape doesn't fit well (with or without bras) and I can't return the dress. The colour is red terracotta.

Dress alteration

$25

Kellyville NSW 2155, Australia

28th Mar 2025

I need my dress to be made tighter and trim the hem

Wedding Dress Alterations

$5

Waterloo, New South Wales

26th Mar 2025

I’m getting married in November. I bought a wedding dress off the rack and am needing to get a lot of alterations to my dress. I’m in need of the following alterations 1. Bring the dress in(based on the amount - from bust and based on the sequin print I’m assuming this would be a full length bring in?), 2. connect the plunge neckline bits to hide the tulle in the chest a bit more 3. clean up some tears(one near the zip, one at the front) , 4. adjust the straps to length and fix the clasp, adjust the hem 5. then steam and press the dress. 6. Add 2 additional cup Happy to travel but I’m located in Waterloo so not keen to travel too far I just want to arrange the seamstress now and then get fittings at your recommended times Price negotiable(not sure of what this will cost so took a guesstimate)

Dress alteration, bust taken in and hem take up

$100

St Peters NSW 2044, Australia

25th Mar 2025

The dress is to large in the bust, think some darts might fix it and the length is too long

Really lovely went out of her way to fit me in between other jobs. Was supper understanding when had to reschedule. Did an amazing job

Consultaition Dress alterations

$5

Beecroft NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2025

alter dresses and dressing gown

Jaweria is easy to work with, she listens to your requests and does efficient , professional dressmaking. I would recommend her to my friends

Last minute dress alteration for my graduation

$70

Epping NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2025

I was hoping to get my dress shortened. It's a brown Chiffon Ruched Slip Midi Dress.

Need my wedding dress altered

$100

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

12th Mar 2025

I need my wedding dress altered it fits perfectly the bottom is just a little too long. The material is ‘ Silky satin-like fabric (100% high grade polyester - low stretch)’ I’ve attached a photo for reference. Need it done asap as we’re booking our wedding for end of april

Wedding dress alteration

$150

Raymond Terrace NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2025

Remove zipper (partial) and sew in back panel and loops for it to have a lace up back.

Dress alteration

$45

Kingsford NSW 2032, Australia

25th Feb 2025

Remove collar from a dress. Local area please

Dress alteration

$50

North Ryde NSW, Australia

25th Feb 2025

Alter a dress and toddler shirt

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 :)

Recent Garment Shortening tasks in NSW

9 dresses taken in.2 dresses need sleeves shortened. 1 neckline highe

$200

Calderwood NSW, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

4 long dresses run in. 5 calf/knee length dresses runin. 2 other dresses sleeves shortened. 1 dress v neck line put black material or lace behind so dress not sooo low at front. The 1st four dresses r the long ones. 5th photo calf length. It wouldn’t let me put other photos in of other ones

I need some dresses shortened ( approximately 10 items ) Thanks

$200

Marrickville NSW, Australia

18th Aug 2025

I need about 10 dresses taken up. They are floor length cotton/viscose and need to be shortened to just above the knee.

Shorten Curtains

$250

Surry Hills, New South Wales

18th Aug 2025

Person required to shorten 4 curtains on site. Need to supply matching thread. Property is vacant. Plenty of room to work.

Sewing pants shorten

$20

Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

16th Aug 2025

I bought some pants and they are big i need them shorten

Shorten wedding dress legth (lace)

$250

Rouse Hill NSW, Australia

11th Aug 2025

I need to get my dress shortened

Shorten Sheer Curtains

$60

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

11th Aug 2025

Looking for a local Eastern Suburbs seamstress or dressmaker that can shorten a pair of light weight sheer curtains. They are 4.4 wide and 2.8 H and would like them shortened be approx 2.5

Shorten skirt length

$20

Blacktown NSW, Australia

31st Jul 2025

to shorten skirt length, any type of tailoring service is fine, has to be affordable, less than $50.

Curtain Alterations - Shortened

$100

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

26th Jul 2025

Shorten Four New Curtains Each of the curtains is 155cm wide. The fabric is polyester.

Excellent fast, easy to work with

Need shorten a dress (10 cms) asap in Strathfield

$15

Strathfield NSW, Australia

23rd Jul 2025

A normal needs to be shorten 7-10 cms

2x Pants Shortening

$25

Erskineville, New South Wales

13th Jul 2025

Needing two pairs of identical pants shortened and slightly taken in around the calf and ankle. Have an existing pair of the exact same pants (worn) that I’m hoping to have replicated.

Alex was super efficient, great communication and super pleased with the results. Would recommend to anyone! Thanks so much!

I need to shorten my sleeves and shorten the pants

$65

Granville NSW, Australia

10th Jul 2025

The sleeves of suit jacket need to be shortened around 3-4 cm and the pants need to be shortened around 5 cm

Shorten elasticated copy pants

$15

Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Shorten elasticated waist cozy pants

Shorten pants

$10

Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Shorten stretch fabric elasfic waist pants

4 pant taken up (shortened)

$50

Parramatta NSW, Australia

20th Jun 2025

2 jeans, original hem put back and 2 everyday work pants

Dart, sleeves shortened, small seam

$45

Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia

11th Jun 2025

Dress small seam, jeans need dart, Lycra swim top sleeves shortened

Shorten curtains with a sewing machine

$30

Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia

25th May 2025

Looking for someone who can shorten/fold 6 cm off three curtains (each approximately 120 cm in length) using a sewing machine.

Shorten 2x work pants

$25

Hillsdale NSW, Australia

22nd May 2025

I am needing to get my work pants Tailored to my height

Shorten new jeans

$15

Paddington NSW, Australia

21st May 2025

Bootleg jeans recently purchased from Zara need to be shortened

Hem jeans exactly as store bought. Done well

Shorten maxi dress and pants (clothes alteration)

$20

Croydon, New South Wales

16th May 2025

I have 1x maxi dress and 1x long exercise pants that I would like to shorten please

Shorten blazer sleeve by 2 inches

$35

Sydney NSW, Australia

15th May 2025

I have a linen blazer that is ~2 inches too long for my arms. I would like it shortened. I can drop off and pickup the jacket from <20 km of Burwood.

Recent Jeans Alterations tasks in NSW

Jeans alterations

$80

Wallsend NSW 2287, Australia

21st Aug 2025

Need someone to take in my jeans - they are all a size 16 but I am more between a size 12-14 now. Pick up jeans from wallsend would be preferable There are 2 pairs I need taken in asap and then 2 other pairs at a later date

Suit and jeans alterations

$100

Kings Langley NSW, Australia

19th Jul 2025

Need to - shorten the length of a suit jacket (cream coloured) Hem suit pants (black) Repair side stitching of pants (same as above) Hem jean length

Zunnaira did a great job!

Jeans alteration

$100

Marrickville South NSW 2204, Australia

18th Jun 2025

Needing to take quite a lot off the waist and small amount of the bottom. No where will take as much off the waist as I need x 2 pairs or levis

2 pairs of jeans altered

$40

Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia

10th May 2025

Need two pairs of jeans altered at the waist slightly (as they are a size too big) Pickup fairy meadow & return back too me once completed.

Jeans alteration around the waist

$30

St Leonards NSW, Australia

9th Apr 2025

Make jeans smaller around the waistline as it is 2 sizes too big

Jeans alterations

$10

Rooty Hill NSW, Australia

30th Sep 2024

Pants to long and needs it shortened

Alteration Hem of jeans altered

$5

Spring Farm NSW, Australia

21st Sep 2024

I need jeans hem shortened to my height

Jeans alteration

$15

Potts Point NSW, Australia

18th Sep 2024

I have denim jeans I need altered. Just looking to take the hem up. Looking to keep the original hem.

Jeans alterations

$20

North Kellyville NSW, Australia

6th Jul 2024

To shorten the length of jeans and a track pant.

Jeans alter

$5

Quakers Hill NSW, Australia

28th Jun 2024

Need to do Jeans alterations

Jeans altered

$30

Fletcher NSW, Australia

18th May 2024

I would like my jeans taken in one size at the waist if possible.

Jeans alteration

$30

Enmore NSW, Australia

8th May 2024

I want to take My jeans in at the waist only. About one size down

Jeans alteration

$60

North Parramatta NSW, Australia

15th Mar 2024

I bought a size too big for my jeans. I would like to have it size down - waist and leg but keeping the length

Jeans alteration

$30

Pyrmont NSW, Australia

22nd Feb 2024

I need somebody to alter the length of my jeans and also taper it at the bottom.

Jeans alteration

$50

Redfern NSW, Australia

30th Jan 2024

Jeans need to be shortened with hems details retained. See photos attached for details. Happy to drop off and pick up once complete. - Due date: Flexible

1 x jeans altered and 1 x white pants altered

$60

Merrylands NSW 2160, Australia

31st Aug 2023

I need to get a pair of jeans shortened and a pair of white pants shortened as well as I am a petite. - Due date: Flexible

Jeans altered

$30

Charlestown NSW, Australia

3rd Aug 2023

Hello, I have a pair of jeans and a top I need taken in as they arrived today and are slightly too big. I was hoping to wear them tomorrow night… where are you located?

Jeans alterations

$30

Gosford NSW, Australia

7th May 2023

I need my jeans taken in at the back. Would prefer not to be darts - Due date: Flexible

Jeans alteration

$30

Miranda NSW, Australia

2nd May 2023

I have a pair of jeans I would like taken in on the legs as they are too big - Due date: Flexible

Jeans alteration

$60

Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

29th Mar 2023

Need jeans and pants altered. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Shirt Alterations tasks in NSW

T-shirt alterations

$50

Camperdown NSW, Australia

16th Nov 2024

I have three t-shirts that are too long and I would like to have them hemmed up.

Shirt Alterations x 5

$100

Dulwich Hill NSW, Australia

27th Mar 2024

I have 5 business shirts that I would like the collars to be cut and restyled to look like the photos in my add.

Boys shirt alteration

$70

Oak Flats NSW, Australia

16th Nov 2023

Need a Boys Collar Shirt, Tapered in, side seams. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Shirt Alterations

$100

Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia

7th Jun 2023

I would like 3 cotton shirts and 2 linen shirts altered, I would them shortened and taken in a little. Potentially a pair of linen pants also. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Shirt alteration

$50

Strathfield NSW, Australia

31st Mar 2023

Looking for someone to alter around 10 shirts - take shirts in and tighten arm sleeves - Due date: Flexible

Pants and button up shirt alterations

$60

Sydney NSW, Australia

12th Mar 2023

I need to have my pants shortened and tightened for the legs. Also, I have a shirt with long sleeves which need to be tightened

Shirt alterations

$50

Springwood NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2023

I need three work shirts altered to fit better, they are currently too big. Just Want them taken in to fit/look better - Due date: Flexible

Jess is wonderful to work with, amazing attention to detail, she did such a great job! Look forward to using her services in the future!

Shirt alteration

$15

Pemulwuy NSW 2145, Australia

25th Jul 2022

Need to make shirt slimmer - Due date: Flexible

Tee shirt alteration on the length . Taken 12 cm off & sew a hem

$20

Killarney Heights NSW 2087, Australia

14th Jun 2022

Need a tee shirt taken up. I need around 12cm taken off length & a hem sewn

Business shirt alteration

$20

Annandale NSW 2038, Australia

28th Mar 2022

I need a striped business shirt taken up a few inches. It is too long - Due date: Flexible

Tshirt alteration downsize

$40

Wollongong NSW, Australia

14th Nov 2021

Hello, I bought a tshirt and the fit was oversized. However it was very oversized and I am wanting the whole tshirt to be altered so that it is taken down a few sizes.

Shirt Alterations

$25

Zetland NSW, Australia

6th Oct 2021

I have a few button up shirts I need to get slightly altered. They are short sleeve mens button up's and I'm a woman so they are tight on my hips, I'm looking to get small slits on the side and the bottom button moved slightly. Does anyone have experience in something similar? Happy to negotiate on price per shirt

Shirt alteration

$20

Wollongong NSW, Australia

30th Aug 2021

My shirt is xs size but its big for me in body and hand part.