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Recent Alterations reviews in Melbourne City CBD

Great and prompt service. Thank you.

Shortening of shorts

$100

Excellent and timely job by Jenifer. Will do more work with her in the future. Highly recommended. Thanks Jenifer.

3 Pants length alterations (2 Jeans + 1 chino)

$30

Great! Easy to work with.

Hem a dress

$20

Amy did a great job sewing my blankets. She was quick and nice and neat. Thank you!

Resew a seam on x2 blankets

$30

Great service

Sewing to some cloth

$50

Julia went above and beyond with hemming my dresses for me prior to Christmas. Julia was efficient, timely and an excellent communicator. I highly recommend seeing services from Julia 😀

Sewing - Shortening some sleeve hems on 13 dresses

$70

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Melbourne City CBD

$21 - $105

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$21

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$60

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$105

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in Melbourne City CBD

based on 37 reviews

4.97

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Melbourne City CBD

Julia went above and beyond with hemming my dresses for me prior to Christmas. Julia was efficient, timely and an excellent communicator. I highly recommend seeing services from Julia 😀

Sewing - Shortening some sleeve hems on 13 dresses

$70

2 pairs jeans hemmed. Thanks for the speed and quality :)

Alteration: Shorten hems of flared jeans + skinny jeans

$40

Krupa was meticulous with the pants I needed altered. I had 11 pants that need shortening and each turned out wonderfully, this is despite them having different material. I would 100% recommend her services. Thank you!

Pant Shortening

$130

Great and prompt service. Thank you.

Shortening of shorts

$100

Excellent promt Work

Shorten 2 pairs of casual trousers

$50

Very good result and comm. Recommended

Shortening Pants - Clothing Alteration

$100

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

$57 - $120

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$57

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$65

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$120

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services in Melbourne City CBD

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Airtasker has over 30 alterations experts in Melbourne City CBD, with an average rating of 4.97 stars from 37 reviews. Get in touch with alterations experts such as Shruti S, D J, and Tanya D today to get a wide variety of Alterations jobs done. From Zipper Repair, Dress Alterations, and Garment Shortening; you can get all types of Alterations done usually between $21-$105, with the median price of Alterations in Melbourne City CBD being $60.
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Recent Alterations tasks in Melbourne City CBD

Seamstress/ Tailor to Stitch and Construct Custom Sweater (Cut & Sew)

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

Request for Quote – Custom Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt I am seeking production of the attached mockup design. Please match panel colours, placements, and graphics. Garment Specs Oversized quarter-zip sweatshirt (drop shoulder) Brushed fleece, ~320–360 GSM Colour-Block Layout (Front) Yoke: Left pastel pink, right pastel yellow (split at centre front) Chest panel: pastel blue (full width) Mid band: pastel mint (full width) Lower band: pastel yellow (full width) Left sleeve: pastel blue (upper) / pastel mint (lower) Right sleeve: pastel mint (upper) / pastel yellow (lower) Body base/seams: match mockup Graphics & Placements “EST. 2024” in pastel mint, centred above zipper on yoke Chest panel text, stacked/centred: • Line 1: COMMUNITY • Line 2: SUPPORT (slightly larger/lower to close gap) • Line 3: SQUAD • Style: white fill with light-blue outline Compass in pastel pink or yellow with N/E/S/W, on right chest panel, Ø ~8 cm Large “SQUAD.” (white with light-blue outline), centred on mint band, ~33 × 9 cm Square badge (~4 × 4 cm) on left chest: “CSS” in yellow/mint Square badge (~4 × 4 cm) on left sleeve (mid-forearm): “CSS” in mint/yellow Left sleeve yellow lower section: white compass with N/E/S/W + yellow trim tape above, repeating “COMMUNITY SUPPORT SQUAD” Right sleeve mint lower section: yellow trim tape above with same repeating text Order & Budget Sample: 2 units Target ≤ AUD $150 each if matching design Quote: 5–10 units, including lead time & shipping to Boronia, VIC (local pick-up preferred) Confirmation Needed: Can you match this layout and graphics? Recommended decoration method (embroidery/appliqué vs print) within budget MOQ, lead times (sample + bulk), and pricing for 1/5/10 units Size range available

Knitting alteration

$110

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

9th Aug 2025

Need to add leftover fabric onto my knitted vest + need to remove some length off the sleeves from a knitted sweater

Dryer stuck by zipper. Need screwdriver to open panel.

$15

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

30th Jul 2025

The zipper of the clothing got stuck in the dryer, preventing it from operating. A screwdriver is needed to disassemble the dryer's surface.

2 x Mens Blazer Jackets and 1 x Mens Cotton trousers to be altered.

$110

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

24th Jul 2025

I have two mens blazers (1 x cotton blend, 1 x rayon mixed blend) sleeves need to be shortened. Need shoulder pads taken in and adjusted. One needs around the wrists taken in as well. The other also pops out at the lapels when done out, i am not sure if anything can be let out for this. I also have a pair of cotton trousers that need to be shortened. looking for someone who can do this. Thank you.

Fix my broken suitcase zipper handle.

$70

Melbourne VIC, Australia

20th Jul 2025

Broken zipper puller, the zipper works but it’s a pain to use

Tailor pants make shorter

$30

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

9th Jul 2025

Three pairs of pants I want them shortened

Shorten Pants and Dress

$10

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

I have few pants which needs to be shorten and few dresses

Seeking Tailor, Seamstress & Upcyclers

$35

Melbourne VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

Unwanted FC is growing, and we’re looking for skilled and passionate tailors to join our team on a casual ongoing basis. We specialise in upcycling garments—transforming old uniforms, football kits, and unwanted materials into unique, bespoke items such as tote bags, shoe bags, bucket hats and more. Every piece has a story, and we need creative hands to help tell it. On top of upcycling - we also offer traditional repair services. Think hemming/shortening, button/zip replacements and mending. You’ll have the chance to contribute your own ideas and patterns, or work from our established designs YOU must have experience with sewing, garment construction, or textile work. Access to your own sewing machine and working space is also preferred. We offer $30-40 per hour (depending on experience). Apply now or express your interest! Learn more about us on our website - unwantedfc.com

Expand jacket sleeves and side by sewing in a different fabric

$65

Melbourne VIC, Australia

18th Jun 2025

Expand jacket sleeves and side by sewing in a different fabric

Tailor wool jacket larger sew extra fabric into armpit. quote in 12hrs

$90

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

18th 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 within 12hrs or the jacket will be lost and job disappears.

MELBOURNE Last minute sewing/ alteration task

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th May 2025

Very easy and simple alteration to 30 dresses!! Very simple task - just moving a waist tie up a few cm to each dress! I have a small business and my seamstress made a fault in the batch and I’m interstate needing them altered before my store opens on Thursday afternoon! Can deliver and pick up - Melbourne based!!

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.

Tailoring pants & skirts

$50

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

18th May 2025

I have a pair of dickies pants that are a size too small, id simply like someone to let out the waist size a couple inches. Also have 2 skirts id like the waist increased a size or 2 also. Located melbourne cbd but can travel. Doesnt have to be award winning quality just decent and has to work. Contact me if you have a sewwing machine and are confident doing this. Thanks

Stitch work fabric alteration for a flag

$30

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

9th May 2025

I have a flag that connects to a flag pole by pole pocket sleeve. I need someone to alter the flag so it has two hole stud grommets. Need this done on two flags The picture is what I need.

Alterations

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

7th May 2025

Jeans and pants alterations

I need the arms and cups on a dress altered to be bigger.

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd May 2025

It is a black chiffon dress. The body of the dress fits well but the sleeves are tight and the cups on the dress are too small. Hoping this can be changed.

Suit pant and jacket sleeves shortening

$50

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

19th Apr 2025

I have a suit that requires pant length and jacket sleeves shorten. If you can do the job please tell me your location and price. Thank you.

Looking for local sewer/manufacturer for jeans sample

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2025

We’re a clothing brand looking for someone to help create a high-quality sample of our jeans design. Must have experience with denim, patterns, and clean finishes. Located in Melbourne.

Curtains need to be hemmed

$10

Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2025

6 Ikea curtains need to be hemmed, they are 250cm in height and it needs to be 240cm. 6 curtains and they are 145 cm wide each. Can drop off and pick up to metro Melbourne area. please send me the quotes thanks

Zipline got teared from the bag cloth

$10

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

4th Apr 2025

The zipline detached form the bagpack cloth, need sew the zip with bag for around 20cm with strong thread

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in Melbourne City CBD

I need the arms and cups on a dress altered to be bigger.

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd May 2025

It is a black chiffon dress. The body of the dress fits well but the sleeves are tight and the cups on the dress are too small. Hoping this can be changed.

Need dress altered for wedding (taken in at bust)

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2025

I just got a dress for my friends wedding and I had to size up. I am hoping someone can help me alter it to bring it in at the bust.

Experienced dressmaker - Wedding Dress alterations, sleeve and length.

$350

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

23rd Aug 2024

Wedding dress needing 4" off length and sleeves changed, removal of one strap and tightening.

Jo was amazing!!! She is no doubt an expert in her craft. Really tailored her advice and alerations to my style and needs (even needs I didnt realise were there i.e. dress structure, etc.)! Highly recommend her service if you love being taken care of, love incredible professionalism and want to feel/look like a princess. Thank you again Jo!!

Hem shorten dress

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2023

Alter dress length of 5 basic dresses - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2023

Cotton/linen dress with a zip on the back. Unfortunately the dress zipper will not close all the way and I am wanting someone to do a lace up instead so it can be worn - Due date: Before Thursday, 17 August 2023

Vintage Dress Alterations - consultation

$20

Melbourne VIC, Australia

31st May 2023

Would like to have a consult about possibilities to alter vintage dress. It fits well, but I would like to make a few alterations to make it feel more modern/me: - Alter the shape of the back of the dress to be a low v/scoop neck. (currently a scoop neck that sits just below the neck; potentially add a button or two to the back of the v-neck back - above zipper). - Add some structure to the bodice to fit better without taking away from the floral design on the front - Alter the sleeves in some way - either restructure to feel less puffy or replace with smaller cap-type sleeve - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$60

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th May 2023

Bought a dress from SHEIN, too big despite purchasing smallest size, needs to be taken and and possibly hemmed(?) - Due date: Before Sunday, 4 June 2023

Indian dress alteration

$80

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th Apr 2023

Saree blouse stitching or alteration - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$25

Collins Street Precinct VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2022

Maxi dress alteration to cinch in waist and make the slit higher - Due date: Before Friday, 9 December 2022

Take in and shorten dress

$40

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th Sep 2022

Bought a dress online, and it is too big. I need the length to be shortened and the bodice taken in. - Due date: Before Sunday, 9 October 2022

Dress Alteration

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Jul 2022

I need my party dress shortened a bit - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 15 July 2022

Dress alternation

$30

Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2022

My dress is too big in the torso area and the unadjustable shoulder straps are too long. I want it to be fitted. I also want the split to be higher.

Dress alterations

$10

Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2021

Hi, I need to alter few dress just with the size as they are big.. location is Melbourne cbd.

Linen dress alternations

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Nov 2021

Alterations on three linen dresses. (Dress 1) take in at sides (Dress 2) take in or create tucks at back to give dress more flattering shape (Dress 3) remove sleeves and create v neck on long sleeve round neck dress. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Garment Shortening tasks in Melbourne City CBD

Shorten Pants and Dress

$10

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

I have few pants which needs to be shorten and few dresses

Suit pant and jacket sleeves shortening

$50

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

19th Apr 2025

I have a suit that requires pant length and jacket sleeves shorten. If you can do the job please tell me your location and price. Thank you.

Shorten my pants

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

1st Apr 2025

Shorten my pants because im too short for them

6 dresses shortened alterations

$400

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

21st Feb 2025

I have six dresses they’re all silk. I’d like them shortenedI’m

Kids uniform dress to shorten

$20

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Amendment of kid uniform dress into shorter and near around in city. Thank you

Shorten hem on t-shirts

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2024

I have accidentally ordered custom 10 t-shirts that are super long, tall fit. Need someone to just chop the hem and re-hem it with a cover stitch machine. Simple job.

Thank you so much, great job on hemming my t-shirts

Shorten pants

$20

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Apr 2024

Shorten my Jeans - it is too long

Alteration: shorten full length dress

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Nov 2023

Hi, I'm a bridesmaid and wearing this full length dress. I need someone who can shorten the dress by 5-7cm. I'm happy to drop the dress if you're around inner suburbs and pick it up. - Due date: Before Thursday, 30 November 2023

Hem shorten dress

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2023

Alter dress length of 5 basic dresses - Due date: Flexible

Shorten a pair of trousers

$30

Melbourne VIC, Australia

13th Sep 2023

I'm looking for a tailor to shorten a pair of trousers. If you have experience with clothing alterations and can adjust the waist of my trousers, please get in touch. Thank you - Due date: Flexible

Alteration: Sportscoat sleeves shortening

$60

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Aug 2023

Looking for a competent sewer to do an alteration on a new linen blend sportscoat. Sleeves need shortening by approx. 2cm, and there is enough there to do it comfortably.

Pant Shortening

$130

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

25th Feb 2023

Hi, I would like to shorten 11 pants I have. I live in the city and hopefully can find a location in the CBD that can assist with my task. - Due date: Flexible

Krupa was meticulous with the pants I needed altered. I had 11 pants that need shortening and each turned out wonderfully, this is despite them having different material. I would 100% recommend her services. Thank you!

Pant shortening

$20

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

26th Jan 2023

New pants lenght shortening. 2 new pants. - Due date: Flexible

I have 2 dresses which needs to be shorten, thats all

$20

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

13th Jan 2023

I just need to shorten 2 dresses and i pant - Due date: Flexible

Shortening Pants - Clothing Alteration

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Nov 2022

I need to hem my pants, 6 x jeans and 4 x chinos - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Very good result and comm. Recommended

Shorten hem and straps on a long cotton dress

$60

Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Sep 2022

Maxi cotton dress with a gathered skirt and a straight hem. Shirred bodice and delicate spaghetti straps which are sewed inside the shirring. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Take in and shorten dress

$40

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th Sep 2022

Bought a dress online, and it is too big. I need the length to be shortened and the bodice taken in. - Due date: Before Sunday, 9 October 2022

Shorten jeans (5 pairs)

$50

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

19th Sep 2022

Shorten legs on 5 pairs of jeans - Due date: Flexible

Shorten suit jacket sleeves with buttons and shorten hem and pants

$150

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

6th Sep 2022

Also shorten overcoat sleeves with opening and shorten shirt sleeves-Please provide the cost of each alteration Approx Within ten days- Due date: Flexible

Shorten my pants

$10

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

24th Aug 2022

shorten my pants around 15 cm - Due date: Before Friday, 2 September 2022

Recent Jeans Alterations tasks in Melbourne City CBD

Jeans alteration

$10

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

26th Nov 2021

Take up my jeans around 3 inches - Due date: Before Saturday, 27th Nov 2021

Recent Shirt Alterations tasks in Melbourne City CBD

T SHIRT ALTERATION/TAILORING

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2022

Need someone to shorten a batch of 20-25 tees. Simple job, but needs to look professional as these will be sent to paying customers. Looking to create a more boxy look for the tees. Let me know if you’re interested.