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Thank you! Hui was prompt and fixed the button that popped on our sofa

Upholstery- simple sewing around buttoned sofa came off.

$100

Absolutely lovely and amazing job

Sew block out material onto the back of curtains

$100

Amazing work! On time, great prices and great work overall. Thank you.

Tailor pants

$20

Great service Linda provided and looking forward to working with Linda again in the future 10 out of 10

I need a patch sewn on a four mil thick leather vest

$20

Amazing service thank you 😊

Sewing cushion covers

$120

Very happy. Takes alot of pride in his work

Sew 3 velcro tags on 36 Chiropractic gowns

$150

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Why hire a local tailor nearby through Airtasker?

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.

When you request a tailor on our platform, you get to specify the location for your appointment. No need to go to a shop after work or on the weekend! Just have a Tasker drop by your home or office. You also get to specify the details of the task and your budget - this way, you avoid any overpriced fees, and you only pay for what you need.

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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

You can book a rated & reviewed tailor right here on Airtasker! To start:

  1. Tap the “Post a task” button and fill out the form.

  2. Don’t forget to include the details of the garment you want to alter or create.

  3. Indicate your location and budget as well.

  4. Tap “Get quotes” and wait for offers from nearby Taskers.

  5. Review their quotes as well as their customer ratings.

  6. Once you find a Tasker you like, tap to confirm your appointment.

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

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

Convert table clothe into a suit

$150

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

6th Dec 2025

I want to convert a table clothe into a suit. I will provide the suit and table clothe. I need someone to cut and sew the table clothe onto the suit so it looks like a table clothe suit

Sewing Boat Seats

$10

Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

6th Dec 2025

I need help sewing 5 boat leather seats. Please send your quotes.

Suit Pants Alteration

$20

Watson ACT, Australia

6th Dec 2025

I need a suit pants to be altered as the legs are too long.

Beaded sew-in extension move up needed

$100

Blakeview SA 5114, Australia

6th Dec 2025

I’m looking for someone experienced with beaded sew-in extensions to do a move up. My extensions are in good condition, I just need them tightened and refreshed. I’m also considering getting my colour redone, but that isn’t essential for this booking. If you only do move ups, that’s completely fine. 3 rows

Sew zip x2 women’s items

$100

Currumbin QLD, Australia

6th Dec 2025

Hi! Looking for 2x zip replacements for a summing one piece and a dress. Both zips in black about 15cm (?) each, thanks!

Arms tailored on suit jacket

$100

Mount Annan NSW, Australia

6th Dec 2025

Need arms tailored on my sons jacket for his formal

Sew neck labels into clothes

$100

Broadbeach QLD, Australia

6th Dec 2025

Looking for someone with elite sewing skills to very neatly unpick labels and resew my labels and into a garment, seamlessly and with a level of professionalism where you cannot see the stitching. I will need this done for multiple products, jeans, Tshirt’s, shirts, shorts.

Show me how to fix my sewing machine

$75

East Brisbane QLD, Australia

6th Dec 2025

I bought a simple Singer sewing machine on Marketplace, but the thread keeps getting tangled in the bobbin. I’d love for someone to just come and show me the basics/anatomy of the sewing machine and teach me to fix the issue.

Outdoor seating cushion covers sewn

$300

Bli Bli QLD, Australia

23rd Nov 2025

Outdoor lounges have cream fabric that’s gone mouldy. Need new covers sewn and made asap. I can purchase the fabric but would need you to come measure and deliver back. Can take the cushions to your house if easier, but only if you can do the job in a few days.

Liz was super helpful and communicated quickly through the process. Very happy with the work - outdoor setting looks brand new!

Tailor my dress

$45

North Kellyville NSW, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

I need my dress tailored The bust area is too loose so I need the halter neck adjusted to sit on my bust And to take off some length off the train

Very friendly and honest & lovely, thank you Elena ❤️

Sew cushion covers

$50

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

19th Nov 2025

I need someone to make four cushion covers that are 50 x 50 cm. I have the material and can get the zips if needed.

Linda is professional and has a great eye for detail! We love our new sewn cushion covers

Sewing - 2 bed cushions sewed and a zip. 189cm x 67cm , 189cm x 50cm.

$150

Brunswick VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Sewing Task - I need two custom cushions made for campervan bed, I have cut down an old foam mattress and plan on putting the foam into two new custom cushions. The lengths are : 189cm x 67cm and 189cm x 50cm, attached with a zip. I will provide the fabric and zips, but I do not have a sewing machine. Thanks,

Perfect work. Would recommend Chika to everyone.

Sewing needed

$55

Springwood QLD 4127, Australia

16th Nov 2025

I need a dress taken up. Cut off fabric n sewn hem on new length Stitch in 2 dresses to keep the gap closed in bust area. Black cotton for all items springwood area

Fast efficient and very happy. Thank you so much. Will be back

Sew patches on uniform

$70

Nirimba QLD, Australia

11th Nov 2025

Sew patches on training uniform x4

Thankyou very much great work

Skilled sewer to make a cover for a dog bed

$150

Marrickville, New South Wales

1st Nov 2025

I have a rectangular foam dog bed (approx 30cm x 70cm), and I would like a new cover on it. -> the bed in the pic currently with a blue cover. I have an existing cover (for a different , but similarly sized dog bed) that I would like to use for this task (as the fabric very good quality / strong). -> the brown cover in the pic. The existing cover needs to be remade to fit the bed. There is enough material but it needs to be cut up/ sewn bag together so it fits the other bed. I understand there may be so additional seams due to the currently structure of the cover as the existing bed bolsters around the sides. There is a zip on the bottom side which goes around 2 sides so the cover can be washed. This will also need to be re-used in the new cover so it can be taken off and washed. The tasker will need to come and collect the cover and the foam insert (bed) from my house, and drop it back once complete. We can discuss more in person then :)

Working with Marla was an absolute dream! I took a chance with her as it was her first task and it absolutely paid off. I think this is one of the best experiences on Airtasker. She was friendly, punctual, amazing attention to detail and most of all, did a PERFECT job on making my dog bed. I would highly recommend her for your sewing needs. Thank you again Marla, it’s been so wonderful working with you

Sew covers for these cushions.

$100

Fletcher NSW, Australia

29th Oct 2025

I would like someone to sew new covers for these cushions. I have the material and the longest cover is 140cm x 50cm. I can take the green ones off for you to use as a guide. Zippers aren’t necessary and the workmanship doesn’t have to be amazing - just the front facing parts need to look tidy and they need to sit flush with each other.

Amazing craftsmanship. Quick and outstanding service. Highly recommend 😊

Repair / sew / stitch rip in Fabric Sofa

$150

Mosman NSW, Australia

27th Oct 2025

Repair (sew / stitch) a tear in a fabric sofa. (Approx 7cm long) I have a large fabric patch that can be used if required.

Jade went absolutely above and beyond to repair our torn Sofa cushion cover. It was a delicate job that required extra time and skill and Jade insured the job was completed to her satisfaction. Thank you so much!

Box cushions sewn

$180

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

26th Oct 2025

I need some box cushions covers sewn for 6 cushions for a bench seat I am making. I have already cut the cushions to size and have purchased the fabric and zippers. I just don’t have a sewing machine. Cushion dimensions are roughly: All are 100mm thick 121cm x 72cm 84cm x 72cm 156cm x 84cm 156 x 33cm 72 x 33cm 84 x 33cm

Amanda did an amazing job making my box cushions. She went above and beyond beyond and they fit perfectly and look fantastic. Highly recommend!

Sewing neck labels into T-shirts

$10

Geebung QLD, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Wanting someone to help with the task of unpicking stitching, removing current label, then sewing in a new one. My small business is growing and needing some tasks taken off my hands. Can be a once off or ongoing (preferred). I have 300+ tees currently but order more weekly. Pay = $1.20 per tee completed. The first few might take a bit to work out but once you get into it it’s super easy and takes 1-2mins to complete one. Beginner friendly - simple unstitching then sewing straight line!! Experience in sewing preferred.

Very on to it and efficient - would recommend to anyone!

Tailor bridesmaid dress for me!

$120

McKinnon VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Hey! I leave for Bali on Monday evening and have just tried on my bridesmaid dress. It needs altering. Too big at the back and too long. Hellllp!!

Milena saved the day! Thank you again!!!