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"Lil was Great. Incredibly friendly. Great customer service and done an Incredible job repairing the tear in my drivers s..."
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"Cushions were not straight edged. Communication was reasonable. Overall, yes, I would use again with above understanding..."
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"Brilliant! Lani is wonderful to work with. The room looks brand new"
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"I asked Raven to hem 7 items of school dresses and skirts within 3 days and she completed the job magnificently! The res..."
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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 East Melbourne
Amazing work
SEWING - need jacket re-lined with new material
$75
Exactly what I needed! Thank you Dee
Clothing alteration sewing
$100
Amanda did an amazing job sewing some tops and dresses for me. Amanda's communication was excellent, as was the quality and finish of her work. Would definitely work with Amanda again!
Sewing - make top and shift dress from pattern
$250
Jennifer did an amazing job sewing my flares. She cut a pattern from a pair I had and had them done in four days! So lovely to deal with and looking forward to get more things made!
Sew some flares
$20
Quick and efficient
Jacket Alteration
$70
Kind and lovely !
Tailor needed to take measurements only
$40
low
$36
median
$70
high
$137
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Tailors Services
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 East Melbourne
Sew a fabric cover for ottoman
$100
Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
18th Jul 2025
Hello! We have an ottoman that Im looking to get a fabric cover sewn for. Just something that drapes over it. Likely in linen. I will get the fabric separately and provide it. The ottoman is about 1m in diameter and about 0.3m high.
Quick Sewing Help Needed: Small Kitchen Curtains (Due by Monday
$300
Kew VIC, Australia
16th Jul 2025
Looking for a skilled sewer to help create a small set of kitchen curtains, inspired by traditional Sicilian-style café curtains. Our kitchen is tiny, so it’s a small and simple job — just two short panels needed. We’ll provide the fabric, and ideally you’ll be able to turn this around quickly — we’re hoping to have it completed by Monday Let me know if you’re available and we can chat through the details!
Zipper repair x 2 for my jackets
$50
Balwyn VIC, Australia
4th Jul 2025
i have 2 x Fleece jackets ( navy blue ) that i need the zips replaced on the length of each zip is 70 cm i can drop off and pick up
Sew couch fabric back together
$75
Hawthorn East VIC, Australia
14th Jun 2025
My couch was recently repaired, and the fabric backing was opened up, so I need this hand stitched back together - see photos.
Lill was a great help, and did an excellent job repairing the stitching on my couch.
Sewing machine repair
$75
Kew VIC, Australia
9th Jun 2025
Never had a problem with my 15yo Janome until this week - have cleaned thoroughly & adjusted tension to no avail. Not sewing.
Basic sewing services - pants length adjustment
$20
Deepdene VIC, Australia
28th May 2025
Looking for a local sewer who can assist with very basic adjustments, mainly to jeans and pants length.
Sew quilt duvet cover and pillow cases
$80
Camberwell VIC, Australia
28th Mar 2025
I have wide width linen fabric which I would like sewn into a queen size doona cover (with button closure) and two matching pillow cases Fabric can be picked up from Camberwell or collingwood and returned upon completion.
Sewing seams into these throws to fit couch as a cover
$50
Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
4th Mar 2025
I would like these throw rugs to be stitched so that they fit the couch
Really happy with the couch covers Parisa custom made! The stitching is great, and they fit really well. Parisa is easy to work with and finished everything on time. Highly recommend!
Fix sewing machine
$30
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
21st Feb 2025
sewing machine won’t sew as it projects the error code E1 on screen. brother sewing machine, model FS101
Sew slip over car cover
$150
Burwood VIC 3125, Australia
13th Jan 2025
i have 2 car covers i need sewn together. it’s a simple slip over design . i have the original sample and have the fabric for the new. you will need to supply the elastic to the hem and slip over
Sewing swimwear
$5
Doncaster VIC, Australia
11th Dec 2024
please refer to the previous message
Sewing machine service
$80
Ashburton VIC, Australia
2nd Dec 2024
Singer591D300G sewing machine service
I need my sewing machine fixed
$100
Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
1st Dec 2024
The stitches all gather as a tight knot at the bottom of the fabric as I sew
I need help with sewing a sofa cover
$100
Doncaster VIC, Australia
5th Nov 2024
I have an Ikea single sofa bed. I would like to change the colour of the cover. I have the fabric already but need help with sewing it on top of the existing cover, or taking the cover off and then sewing this new fabric on. I do not know what is best as I do not know how to sew.
Simple sewing of 6 cushion covers and resizing of 2 sheets +2 blankets
$125
Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
25th Oct 2024
Simple sewing of six cotton cushion covers, and resizing of two blankets and two flat bamboo sheets from queen size to king/single. One blanket will need a blanket stitch.
Wonderful work and a wonderful person to deal with.
Sew hand-rolled silk twill scarf hems
$15
Blackburn VIC, Australia
22nd Oct 2024
Looking for an experienced seamstress to help hand-roll stitch silk twill scarves with silk thread (provided) for a small business. Around 12 diamond-shaped scarves, approximately 90 cm by 45 cm. See here for technique needed: https://youtu.be/vKD1mQOuQfY?si=9z0H8HT6Ws5zGB0V If leaving offers, please provide a photo of your work on silk and a quote per scarf.
Sew a pillow bolster with piping
$60
Kew VIC, Australia
30th Sep 2024
I require someone to sew up two pillow bolsters with piping around the edges. The fabric is a Japanese Obi sash so the fabric is quite thick. Please offer your best price, fabric drop suburb and sewing experience (images would be a great help). I will be choosing who I go with according to the above - Thanks Look forward to your offers Thanks
Express clothing alteration for jacket
$150
Burwood VIC, Australia
25th Sep 2024
Need jacket altered, just arm size reduced. Needs to be done today
Sew flannel doona cover for 130cm x 90cm and 2 small pillow cases
$60
Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia
16th Sep 2024
Hi! I have a small doona and 2 small pillows for my dog that I'm looking to have a doona cover and 2 pillow cases sewn for. I have a flannel sheet set that is to be used for the doona cover and pillow cases. I'm needing to have this done by Friday 20 September and happy to drop off and collect from a smoke free home please. Thanks 😊
Lani far exceeded what I was looking for and was so lovely to deal with! Lani is kind, accommodating (and a wonderful sewer!). I feel so lucky to have found Lani on Airtasker as she lives so close and I'll definitely be trusting her again for future tasks. Thanks Lani, you're the best!
Sewing & alterations for pants
$40
Box Hill South VIC, Australia
7th Aug 2024
Pants need to be taken in on the sides & extended on the waist by 2 inches, hem needs to be taken up & if possible remove zip to front of pants and remove edging from top of pants foo