A seamstress making alterations on a garment in a well-lit sewing studio.
A seamstress making alterations on a garment in a well-lit sewing studio.

Find trusted alterations services in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

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

4.3

Excellent rating - 4.3/5 (10900+ reviews)

When you need a dress or any article of clothing altered

  • Clothing alterations in Sydney Eastern Suburbs
  • Dress alterations in Sydney Eastern Suburbs
  • Zipper repair
  • Suit alterations in Sydney Eastern Suburbs
  • sewing alterations in Sydney Eastern Suburbs
  • … 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 alterations experts near me

Recent Alterations reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Excellent service and work

I need alterations services

$200

Brilliant work

I need alterations services

$40

Kim is awesome! He saved my dress that had a difficult ripping! Not only efficient and quick but also charismatic and sweet! Will definitely keep his number for future jobs! Thanks Kim

I need very simple clothe alteration for my dress

$30

Awesome service would definitely go to Jess again, very quick turnaround in fixing our sofa cushion and the zipper now works perfectly. Thanks again Jess!

Fix sofa cushion zipper (Sydney)

$30

Thank you silvana. On time and a perfect job

Alterations needed

$50

Kim is very talented and professional! Very happy with the results, perfectly done. Will hire again next time for sure! Thank you.

Jeans cutting alteration shorten

$30

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

$40 - $100

low

$40

median

$60

high

$100

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Alterations Services in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

based on 31 reviews

5

31
0
0
0
0

Best rated school uniform alteration services near me

Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

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

Sew labels on school uniforms and clothes

$250

Lyndall is amazing! She sewed on all of my sons labels for his new school, lots of attention to details. Thank you very much.

Sew labels on school uniform

$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

Lyndall is an exceptional communicator, thank you your work is AAA+

Sew laundry labels onto school uniforms/clothing

$100

What's the average cost of a school uniform alteration service in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

$100 - $196

low

$100

median

$100

high

$196

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for School Uniform Alterations Services in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

based on 4 reviews

5

4
0
0
0
0

Best rated dress alteration experts near me

Recent Dress Alterations reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Maryam was amazing! She helped alter my dress within a few hours. Thank you, Maryam!

Dress alteration

$50

Sophie was so helpful! I dropped my dress off to her place the same day the offer was accepted. She was so thorough and has an amazing attention to details. She even offered advice on how to enhance the dress even more! Her communication was perfect and she got the job done earlier than expected. I could rave on about her but I’ll stop there. Highly recommend!

Dress alteration

$50

Awesome job! 100% recommended

Dress alteration

$30

Amazing!!!

Dress alteration

$60

Amazing she did an excellent job!

Dress alterations

$40

Thanks Dan. Appreciate you fitting me in at short notice and completing the task so quickly.

Urgent dress alteration

$100

What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

$52 - $67

low

$52

median

$60

high

$67

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

based on 6 reviews

5

6
0
0
0
0

Best rated garment shortening experts near me

Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Such a lovely person, easy to communicate with and did a great job!

Shorten pants and shorten straps on a top

$50

Kim is very talented and professional! Very happy with the results, perfectly done. Will hire again next time for sure! Thank you.

Jeans cutting alteration shorten

$30

Jess did a great job, was very efficient and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you!

Shorten and Hem Curtains

$250

What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

$47 - $248

low

$47

median

$157

high

$248

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

based on 4 reviews

5

4
0
0
0
0

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

39+

Tasks successfully completed

1

Average amount of offers per task

1

 hr

Average time to receive offers

Statistics from the most recent tasks on Airtasker since 1st Dec 2020.

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:

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, before choosing or customising a pattern and cutting out the pieces. They’ll 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.

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, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations nearby your location, a professional seamstress 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 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 around your area to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, and even school uniform alterations for those kids who won’t stop growing. Clothing adjustments 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 repairs

When your favourite dress or pants break, you don’t have to throw them away. Get professional tailors or seamstresses 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 Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Shorten the skirt

$20

South Coogee NSW, Australia

1st Dec 2024

Shortrn the skirt for reasonable price

Wedding dress alterations

$300

Maroubra NSW, Australia

29th Nov 2024

Take in the dress a size, maybe slightly more. And make strapless

Dress alteration

$30

Maroubra NSW, Australia

28th Nov 2024

Dress alteration.

Awesome job! 100% recommended

Wash my wedding dress

$200

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

21st Nov 2024

Need to launder my wedding dress

Clothing alterations

$30

North Bondi NSW, Australia

18th Nov 2024

Two pairs of pants to be taken up

Clothing alteration

$25

Paddington NSW, Australia

3rd Nov 2024

I’m after someone who can take up a pair of pants and alter a dress for me. Potentially after a few more pieces to be altered so keen to see offers.

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

Dress Alterations

$50

Matraville NSW, Australia

13th Oct 2024

I need this beautiful dress from Italy altered. It was an expensive piece and I would like to change it abit. I want to cut off the top boob part and instead make the scrunch part longer to make it a strapless dress. I do have more fabric as they gave me a matching tote bag which might just be enough for the new bit. Otherwise happy to work out an alternative fabric like maybe a white scrunch part + I have more work after if all goes well :)

Alterations

$10

Randwick NSW, Australia

11th Oct 2024

Satin maxi skirt shortened and taken in at waist

Repair zip on jacket

$15

Woollahra NSW, Australia

7th Oct 2024

the bottom stopper to zip requires replacement

Alterations

$80

Randwick NSW, Australia

1st Oct 2024

I need a few pair of pants taken in in the waist. Around 3 pairs.

Alterations - Hem trousers etc

$25

Paddington NSW, Australia

26th Sep 2024

Hey! I have a few items that i would like to be altered Hem trousers x1 or 2 ( silk ) Dress to shortened (cotton ) Pick up Paddington! Thanks

Alteration

$30

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

12th Sep 2024

Hoping to get this zip replaced by Saturday morning for an event I have in the afternoon 🩷

Alteration to a dress

$100

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

17th Aug 2024

Dress needs to be lengthened in matching black fabric

Clothing alteration: let down trouser hem (3 pairs trousers)

$40

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

24th Jul 2024

Have 3 pairs of trousers I need the hem let down on. Based in bondi junction can meet you somewhere in eastern suburbs or CBD. Should be pretty straightforward alteration

Clothing alteration: dress taken up

$30

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

24th Jul 2024

I need a long dress taken up by approx 10cm

Alterations

$40

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

28th Jun 2024

Two pairs of trousers require being lengthened

Coat sleeve alterations

$30

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

25th Jun 2024

Sleeves a bit too long. Need a bit of alteration but keep the same design of the sleeves and lining.

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 :)

Curtain alterations

$30

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

4th Jun 2024

Take up 2 sets of curtains