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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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$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. 

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 in Canberra

Upholsterer/Sewist to make custom ruffled privacy booth dividers

$1,200

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Looking for someone experienced with upholstery or sewing to make new privacy dividers for restaurant booths. I attempted to dye the existing ones but the dye did not take to the fabric. Require 12 made in black material.

Overlocking lesson - how to use overlocking sewing machine

$75

Capital Hill ACT 2600, Australia

15th Jul 2026

After 3 yrs of sewing my teenage daughter has recently purchased an Overlocker (Brother 2504D) and is keen for lesson(s) on how to use it and get the most out of the machine. Practical in-person lessons are preferable to YouTube tutorials.

Loved overlocking sewing lesson - great practical tips and built confidence to excitedly move forward with overlocking projects! Thanks 🙏

Sewn badges onto uniforms - sample required

$50

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Need some badges sewn onto the left chest of a range of uniforms, from jackets to woollen cardigans. Badges are 8cm x 7.3cm square. Looking for an experienced seamstress or similar. We are located in Fyshwick, but we can drop off the garments so looking for somebody reasonably close to our office.

Happy with the sewing work completed. Very professional and easy to deal with.

Repacing zipper on a motrcycle jacket

$70

Gungahlin ACT 2913, Australia

7th Jul 2026

Current zipper on a motorcycle jacket is getting out of alignment, needs replacement

Invisible mending/darning/sewing

$60

Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

28th Jun 2026

I have a 100% cashmere shawl wrap that I caught on something and it now has a hole that requires darning/invisible mending. I could try to do it myself but I really love my shawl and I’d like it done properly - guessing with a fine cashmere yarn and colour matching. I don’t have any spare thread that came with it when I purchased it. I’m happy to bring it to you (anywhere in Canberra) and pick it up once complete.

Some mattress covers sewed for a cafe style van bed

$50

Canberra ACT, Australia

16th Jun 2026

I have a van in which I'm putting a bed in the back of. I have a mattress already that is cut to fit but need to make covers for the mattress sections. 4 total, 2 for the base and 2 for seating back rests, that when the bed becomes flat will fill the centre gap. I can also supply material

Custom Sewing/Upholstery cushion for Recliner Chair (2 Sets)

$300

Deakin ACT 2600, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Custom Sewing/Upholstery Project – Removable Cushions for Recliner Chair (2 Sets) I am looking for someone experienced in upholstery, sewing, canvas work or marine trimming to make two sets of removable cushion toppers for clinic recliner chairs. This is not a repair job and not a medical device. It is simply a sewing/upholstery project. I will provide: * A 30 mm memory foam mattress topper (or similar foam) * Access to the chair for measurements and fitting if required I need three separate cushions per chair: 1. Backrest cushion 2. Seat cushion 3. Leg-rest cushion Requirements: * Cut the supplied foam to shape. * Sew a neat removable cover for each section. * Add elastic straps, webbing straps or Velcro straps so each cushion is securely attached to the chair and does not move when the chair reclines. * The cushions should be removable for cleaning. Chair dimensions: * Seat: 62 cm wide × 45 cm deep * Leg section: 62 cm wide × 54 cm deep * Backrest: 62 cm wide at base, tapering to 53.5 cm at top, approximately 57 cm high I require two identical sets. An ABN invoice is required. Please provide examples of similar upholstery, sewing, caravan, marine, automotive or canvas work if available.

I need sun sleeves to be sewn from a sample

$40

Phillip ACT, Australia

11th Jun 2026

I have a set of Sun sleeves with a collar (see pic with blue tie dyed sleeves) that I would like replicated in another fabric. These ones are made from cotton and I am sourcing a 130gsm merino blend (see other pic) for the replicated version. If you can sew a sample by looking at another sample then you could help me.

Rachel does a beautiful job with all things sewing and she is able to replicate outfits from a sample. She did a wonderful job!

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.

Very happy with the dressing gown

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.