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"Great communication. Reasonable price and good job done. Will be using again for sure!! Highly recommend :)"
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"Minka is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. She recreated my favourite pair of jeans and I love the new pair. Highly ..."
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"Shubha was collaborative and transparent to ensure the project was completed to meet our expectations. Thanks Shubha :) "
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Recent Tailors reviews in Canberra
Excellent quality sewing. Really happy with what we received
Sew a cover for a foam mattress
$5
Faiqa was wonderful to deal with. I was extremely happy with her work and would highly recommend her.
Sewing souvenir patches on a blanket
$20
Elaine did a fantastic job making cat paws for school book week. Very happy with the result and a very happy child! Highly recommend Elaine.
Sew some paws for school book week by Thursday.
$100
Great communication and has completed the task as requested. My bag looks great!
Sew new strap and buckle to backpack
$70
Elaine was incredible, she got the job done to a very high standard and before the due date posted, she was extremely lovely and I’ll definitely be using her again!
Alter jacket sleeves before this Thursday!
$80
Elaine did a great job sewing up our dog’s bed! Excellent communicator and quality work. Thanks!
Sewing up our dog bed
$30
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$32
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$60
high
$110
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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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 in Canberra
Weaving/sewing in the ends of my knitted shawl
$25
Braddon ACT, Australia
21st May 2026
I love knitting but absolutely hate weaving/sewing in the ends of the yarn at the end. I have a shawl I knitted last year and I still haven’t brought myself to be able to sew in the rest of the yarns ends on it. Turn my pain into your gain! If you are a knitter who doesn’t hate this task as much as I do, then I’d love to pay you to do this arduous task for me. I’m happy for you to pick up the shawl to complete the task or I can drop it to you anywhere around Canberra. It is a very large shawl (takes up my entire 3 seater sofa) but there are only a handful of ends to sew in from where I started new balls of yarn, and where I cast on and off the work - I would say no more than 10-12 yarns ends that need sewing/weaving in.
Dionne was the ideal person for my task. She communicates well and was flexible with timing. Her work was speedy and accurate. 10/10 would recommend.
Bedhead upholstery/ sewing job
$180
Parkes ACT, Australia
8th May 2026
Fabric to be provided, I want to make a slip cover for this bedhead. *last 3 photos are for inspo* Cover measurements to fit over the current bedhead: - Height: 1180mm (118cm) - Width: 1650mm (165cm) - Depth: 90mm (9cm) Open to advice/ materials Thanks Sam
Patches sewn onto a jacket
$80
Canberra Central ACT, Australia
30th Apr 2026
I need three patches sewn onto a jacket for work, before 5pm tomorrow. I have the patches and jacket
Fix clothing (laundry/ tailoring/ alterations)
$170
Canberra CBD ACT 2601, Australia
29th Apr 2026
I have 5 potential jobs a relating to fixing clothing/stain removal. - black and white vintage dress has a number of mildew stains and other stains. It also needs some blind stitching along the hem. - brown cos pants needs hems re one - blue cos pants needs to be resized (darts possibly) - Black skirt needs some minor repairs
Patches Sewn
$50
Hackett ACT 2602, Australia
20th Apr 2026
Rebooking task between Madelaine and Faiqa
Extremely helpful for a a tricky task at last minute. Her work is always fantastic and she communicates well.
I will like someone to sew me a sofa cover for my L shaped sofa
$10
Scullin ACT, Australia
5th Apr 2026
I want to someone to sew me a spfa cover for my sofa
Sewing sofa cushions (foam coming out)
$50
Canberra Central ACT 2612, Australia
24th Mar 2026
Hi, I’m looking for someone who can help repair/sew my sofa cushions. The stitching on the cushions has come loose and the foam inside is coming out, so I need someone to properly sew them back and secure the fabric. Ideally, I’d like it to look neat and hold well long-term.
Sew a dressing gown
$100
Canberra ACT, Australia
21st Mar 2026
I am looking for someone to sew a dressing gown for my mother. I have the pattern.
Sewing t-shirts
$45
Page ACT 2614, Australia
20th Feb 2026
I can help with hemming, unstitching, cropping, taking in, etc
Always helpful! Thank you
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.
Waistcoat sewing
$200
Lyons ACT, Australia
13th Feb 2026
I have all materials and pattern Pattern d without collar Which is same as pattern E but single breasted
Patches sewing onto backpack
$50
Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
6th Feb 2026
I have two backpacks, both requiring 10 patches sewing onto each.
Sew elastic on chair bags
$200
Campbell ACT 2612, Australia
3rd Feb 2026
I need someone to sew some elastic on 57 chair bags as they keep slipping off the chairs. Happy to pay for supplies
Help with sewing a sash and skirt out of chiffon
$100
Canberra ACT, Australia
24th Jan 2026
I need someone who can assist with making a sash and skirt out of chiffon and attach to a leotard (already made). I have the materials just running out of time.
Tailor to alter clothes from size 12 to approximately size 8
$10
Hawker ACT, Australia
18th Jan 2026
Need a tailor to alter 3 dresses, 3 suit jackets, 2 trousers and 3 skirts from women's size 12 to approximately size 8.
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.
Super king size silk doona cut in half and edges sewn + doona cover
$150
Isaacs ACT, Australia
12th Jan 2026
Cut super king size silk doona down long side, bind (if required) and sew sides. Cut super king size cotton doona cover down long side and sew sides. Collection Isaacs ACT or I can drop to you. Southside Canberra.
Faiqa did a fabulous job, thank you.
Sew patches onto work uniform
$20
Lyneham ACT 2602, Australia
8th Jan 2026
Need 3 patches sown onto work uniforms
Would reccomend, fantastic job and completed promptly. Thank you so much
Sew patches onto denim jacket
$100
Belconnen ACT 2615, Australia
5th Jan 2026
Need 15-20 patches sewn on a denim jacket
Tailoring shirts
$15
Canberra ACT, Australia
18th Dec 2025
I just need a few tshirts shortened - willing to pay per shirt + come to you