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"Shelby went over and beyond helping to get this handle straightened. Really happy with the customer service and result...."
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"Adrienne helped me declutter two overwhelming rooms and made tough decisions feel manageable. She kept me focused, took ..."
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"Very helpful and friendly, sewed up some items for me quickly"
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Very happy with the work Alison did, especially as it was not the easiest sewing task!
Sew a zipper into a costume
$50
Fanstatic work and great communication.
Sewing of seating/bed cushions for a Van
$300
Great to work with, very accommodating and worked hard to meet the deadline. Would hire her again.
Curtains for van made sewing
$120
Excellent quality work. Highly recommend!
Sewing Machinist. Industrial furniture Vinyl chair covers $80 each
$80
Amazing service thank you 😊
Sewing cushion covers
$120
Annette did an amazing job sewing 5 embroidered patches onto our hi-vis shirts. I dropped them off and she had them all completed within 20 minutes! Her communication was excellent, very responsive and easy to deal with. The quality of her work is fantastic. Highly recommend and will definitely use her again in the future.
Sew 5 embroidered patches onto hi-vis work shirts
$25
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Tailoring your clothes is a great investment. A well-fitting shirt or suit can spell the difference between drab or fab and give you the confidence boost that you need. But, going to a tailor shop or searching for tailors & alterations near your house can be time-consuming. And that’s before you go through measuring and fitting! But with Airtasker, finding and booking a tailor in your area takes only a few minutes.
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First, turn the pants inside-out and try them on. Use tailor’s chalk and pins to mark how much fabric you want to take in. Sew on top of the original seam then gradually turn the stitch towards your marks. Then, try on the jeans, cut the seam allowance, and zigzag the edges, so they don’t fray. If the jeans gape at the waistband, pinch the fabric, pin it into place, and stitch two darts on top of your back pockets.
It depends on what you want to be tailored. If you want to let the hems down or shorten the coat or sleeves, your tailor can usually do that for you. But, your local tailor can’t change anything around the shoulders. If a coat has gotten too tight around your shoulders, it’s best to trade it in for a new one.
If you're deciding on a coat style, check out this guide on double-breasted vs single-breasted coats to learn which style is best for you.
Tailors can’t:
Take more than 5 centimetres out of your jeans’ centre seam
Make a garment one size larger or two sizes smaller
Adjust shoulder pads or structure in a jacket or coat
Change the button profile or lapels of a jacket
Let out the seams or hems of garments made from silk, linen, or cotton
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When you first meet with your tailor, you can ask to see their previous pieces. Then, you can ask if the proposed cut, style, and cloth will meet your aesthetic and practical needs. Don’t forget to ask your tailor for a timeline, especially if you’re preparing for a wedding. You’ll also want to make sure that there is enough time for fittings, and that your tailor knows whether you’re at a steady weight or are currently dieting.
Alterations can take anywhere from 3 days to a whole week, depending on how busy your tailor is. If you’re rushing to get ready for a special occasion (say, a wedding or an office party), you might want to consider booking Taskers to help you out with events. While you might not be able to rush a highly-rated, in-demand tailor, you can spend time managing the other to-dos of your event.
The cost of hiring a tailor can range from $3 to $150. This depends on different factors, such as your location, the type of garment you have, and the alteration/adjustment you need. Get a more detailed breakdown of how much tailoring costs to set the right budget when hiring a Tasker on our platform.
Tailoring is all about creating or customising clothing to fit you perfectly, whether by making significant adjustments or crafting a garment from scratch. Alterations, on the other hand, focus on smaller tweaks to improve the fit of existing clothing, such as hemming trousers or taking in a dress.
Both options can help refine your look, but tailoring offers a more bespoke and personalised approach. Learn more about the difference between alterations and tailoring to find the best fit for your needs.
In Australia, hemming a pair of pants typically costs between $15 and $40. Prices may vary based on factors like fabric type, stitching style, and tailor expertise. For the best rates and service, compare offers from local Taskers on Airtasker.
If you need other alterations services, check out our Clothing Alterations Cost Guide to set the right budget when booking a Tasker.
Yes, some tailors offer same-day suit tailoring near you, but it depends on the complexity of the alterations and the Tasker's availability. Simple adjustments like hemming pants or taking in a jacket slightly may be completed within a few hours, while more complex alterations could take longer. To ensure availability, it’s best to check with local tailors on Airtasker and discuss your specific needs before booking a task.
If you need an idea on rates for suit tailoring, you can refer to this Suit Alterations Cost guide.
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What does a tailor do?
This service covers tailoring, clothing alterations, and sometimes even repair for different kinds of garments. This includes men’s suits, women’s coats, trousers, wedding dresses, and even down jackets. In the case of made-to-measure and bespoke tailoring, your wardrobe will show off your personality and fit your lifestyle in a way that off-the-rack can’t match.
When booking a clothes tailor near you through our platform, you get some great added perks, such as picking a reviewed and rated tailor in your area, having a tailor go to your home or office, and working within your budget! Do note that some details may vary depending on the tailor you hire, so make sure that your task post is as detailed as possible.
Alteration tailor near you
Whether you need stitching near you or any alteration, Taskers can do most tailoring work and alter a garment to fit you better. If you plan to get an off-the-rack item and take it to clothing alterations near you, it’s best to choose a size that fits the widest point of your body. From there, your local tailor will take in or cinch the rest of the item. Tailors can also make sleeves or pant legs slimmer, adjust the straps and bust darts of a dress, shorten the sleeves of a shirt, add the lining, and add buttons or hook-and-eye clasps.
On the other hand, a tailor cannot make a garment bigger or longer. They also can’t fix a bad shoulder fit on a jacket or coat. Also, it is inadvisable to let out the stitches in fabrics like linen, cotton, and silk, since holes will show.
Clothing repair by experienced tailors
Most local tailors near you can also repair clothing. This can mean fixing a zipper, stopping a hem from fraying, repairing a rip, or reweaving a hole. When you book a clothing tailor near you to repair your item, they’ll tell you if the item can still be repaired, and what the risks (and cost) of the repair would be. They can also offer advice on how to better care for your clothing or avoid further damage, such as using a mesh bag in the laundry for your more delicate items or getting your clothes dry-cleaned instead.
Made-to-measure and bespoke tailoring
Looking for a suit tailor near you for bespoke clothing? Tailoring or altering your off-the-rack garment is a fast and affordable way to make clothes fit you better. But if you want your wardrobe to fit you to a T, made-to-measure or bespoke tailoring is the way to go. While these services are offered at tailor shops near you, Airtasker lets you book a bespoke tailor who can go to your home or office.
No need to worry about going to a tailor shop near you - Taskers can provide the supplies, take your measurements and requests (or in the case of made-to-measure, let you choose a pattern), and assist you with the fittings! This service saves time while still making sure you look stunning at that upcoming event - skilled Taskers can help you with planning for the big day as well!
Recent Tailors tasks
Cut and sew outdoor seat cover
$100
Balwyn North VIC, Australia
1st Mar 2026
Outdoor seat cover cut down from current size to 1010 wide 850 deep, height is fine
Sewing handles back to water towable
$50
Clear Island Waters QLD, Australia
1st Mar 2026
The handles of our towable toy started to rip a bit - anyone with sewing knowledge could do their best to fix them as good as possible so we get bit more life out of the toy?
Tailer to make suit
$500
South Wentworthville NSW, Australia
28th Feb 2026
Need a qualified suit tailor. Please i dont need middle people i need an actual tailer
Sew bathers
$30
Rosebud VIC, Australia
28th Feb 2026
I have 2 x bather tops that I need cups sewn into.
Sewing needed
$40
Wooloowin QLD, Australia
28th Feb 2026
I have two garments that needs alteration. 1. Shorten hem of a button up cotton shirt. 2. Add fabric to two sides of a shirt to make bigger fit. I will be able to provide the fabric.
Cushion Covers – Upholstery Sewing Required (Fabric Supplied)
$200
Underwood QLD 4119, Australia
28th Feb 2026
We’re looking for an experienced sewer/upholsterer to professionally recover our cushions. We have already purchased a dark charcoal upholstery fabric from Spotlight and just need someone with a sewing machine to make and fit new covers. I will also pick up the zips (unless you prefer to do this if there is certain ones you prefer to work with). Details: • Total of 5 cushion covers • All covers to include a zipper so they can be removed for washing Measurements: • 1 x Main cushion: 1200W x 1740L x 200H • 2 x Middle cushions: 500W x 780L x 200H • 2 x Outer cushions: 370W x 780L x 200H Currently, the cushions have a temporary hand-stitched blue cover, but we’re looking for a neat, professional finish. Please let us know: • Your experience with upholstery • Turnaround time • Quote for the job Happy to answer any questions or provide more photos if needed. Thanks!
Fix sew machine
$100
Homebush NSW 2140, Australia
28th Feb 2026
Need to fix sewing machine
Leather jacket repairs
$50
Southern Ward WA, Australia
28th Feb 2026
Needs the current broken zipper replaced with a new one
Sew scout badges onto shirt
$60
Viewbank VIC 3084, Australia
22nd Feb 2026
I need 8 scout badges of various seizes sewn onto a shirt. One badge is semi-attached already and already coming off so will need to be reattached properly. Happy to drop off and pick up around North Melbourne suburbs.
Did great work and communicated through the whole thing
Sewing machine
$60
Newcomb VIC, Australia
19th Feb 2026
Sewing patches on Velcro, I have the color yarn as well.
Amazing detail to work, really good communication.
Sew 5 embroidered patches onto hi-vis work shirts
$25
Gowanbrae VIC, Australia
18th Feb 2026
I need 5 triangular embroidered number patches sewn onto 5 hi-vis short-sleeve work polos (1 patch per shirt). • Patch to be placed on the upper outer sleeve, above the reflective tape • Shirts and patches supplied • Neat, secure stitching required (for workwear use) Need completed by this weekend. Located in Airport West,/Tullamarine Melbourne area — happy to drop off. Please message if you have experience sewing patches or working with workwear.
Annette did an amazing job sewing 5 embroidered patches onto our hi-vis shirts. I dropped them off and she had them all completed within 20 minutes! Her communication was excellent, very responsive and easy to deal with. The quality of her work is fantastic. Highly recommend and will definitely use her again in the future.
Patches sewn.
$45
Hackett ACT 2602, Australia
15th Feb 2026
My offer includes sewing 3 patches and airtasker service fee.
Always good quality work and done promptly.
Tailor trousers
$75
Tingalpa QLD 4173, Australia
7th Feb 2026
Looking for one pair of bespoke tailored trousers to be taken in at the waist and thigh, as they are now too big. Looking for a tailor/seamstress with experience in altering made to measure pieces. I have other pieces to be altered after (at additional cost).
Amazing work, very helpful!
Sewing Task
$75
Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia
29th Jan 2026
I need a zipper replaced on a Leather motorcycle jacket.
Absolute legend, highly recommend! A+++++
Seeking an experienced sewer to produce a custom satin flag.
$200
Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia
28th Jan 2026
Finished size: 1000 mm × 1500 mm Pink satin base (no lining) Purple heart applied on both sides, aligned back-to-back Heart to be drafted, cut, and applied by the sewer (classic heart shape, approx 500 mm tall) Pole sleeve on one edge to suit a 15 mm pole with reinforced buttonhole to attach to pole Clean hems and appropriate reinforcement on leading edges I will supply all materials I can drop off materials and collect the finished item within easy travel distance of Newtown
Indria was great completing a fairly simple but custom job remotely - much appreciated
Sew Cushion Cover
$150
Earlwood NSW, Australia
23rd Jan 2026
Sew a cushion cover in canvas to cover a set of foam cushions. - Elasticized (sturdy elastic) at the bottom for easy removal - In canvas - I have canvas supplies - so would need you to tell me what to cut. - You would need to check my measurements 81(l) x 62.5(w)x60.5(h)cm to calculate the seams etc. The idea of the cover being easy removal when cushions are needed.
Jess produced exactly what I needed.
Sew hidden pockets into dresses. Will supply material
$100
Hillside VIC 3037, Australia
17th Jan 2026
Need simple hidden pockets sewn into simple style dresses Happy to supply material if told most suitable material and amount needed.
Great service 5 star rating
Patches Sewn.
$35
Hackett ACT 2602, Australia
16th Jan 2026
I can assist you with sewing 2 patches by tomorrow.
She has been extremely helpful for my last minute sewing needs. Would 100% reccomend.
Tailor a jumpsuit
$100
Bundoora VIC, Australia
15th Jan 2026
Needing this shortened length wise, and waist taken in. It's a zip up jumpsuit one piece
Got it done super quickly!
Sewing MACHINIST PIECE WORK-Sameday pay-Quality sewers pls
$20
Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia
14th Jan 2026
Sew on an industrial machine? JUKI and similar? If you have pics / site/ examples we do test of cushion sewing. ottoman slipcovers, chair slipcovers, cushions w/ zippers. Quality stitchers we do a test then piece work / or hourly. I prefer to call it hourly. ALL is negotiable. The rate here is a placeholder. we can discuss more Airtasker bookings after i see trial samples of your sewing. IMMEDIATE SAME DAY PAY IF YOURE A QUICK QUALITY STITCHER Pics / website / portfolio on your page required to move forward. Thank you. CC
Great eye. Can problem solve without fuss . Great professional to sew up / repair / or create from scratch whatever you need! Recommend him !