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"Monique was outstanding, she’s wonderful and wrapping up a whole lot of Christmas presents for me, she’s very organised ..."
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"Amanda very professional and able to stay on task. She adapted to a few of the changes in my needs very quickly and help..."
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"In life things need to be easy This was soooooo easy Love Carolinas work and now she gets ongoing business for makin..."
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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 Inner South Melbourne
Dee is nice person, happy to discuss with her!
Sewing needed
$5
Modestly efficient. Did a fantastic job. Very neat and practical.
Measure,quote and sew a tarpaulin for outdoor swing roof only
$100
Jot went above expectations. Highly recommend her services
Sewer to make a custom fitted sheet
$50
Excellent quality work with quick turnaround. Highly recommend!
Pants hem sewn
$30
Shubha is a really nice person and does quality work. Highly recommended :)
Sew custom evening wear
$200
Perfect good job . Thanks!
Sew patches onto jumpers
$150
low
$50
median
$100
high
$160
Average reviews for Tailors Services in Inner South Melbourne
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4.93
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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
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Recent Tailors tasks in Inner South Melbourne
Need a tailor to take dress hem up
$40
Elsternwick VIC, Australia
31st May 2026
I have a long dress that needs to be taken up. It has a mesh overlay and a nylon lining. The mesh overlay just needs to be cut.
Need seamstress/tailor to hem 2 fabric sheets
$100
Malvern VIC, Australia
21st May 2026
Looking for an experienced seamstress/tailor to sew and finish two fabric sheets. I already have the fabric and tassel trim, just need the sewing completed. Sheet 1: * Approx. 105cm x 105cm * Hemmed on 3 sides * Casing/tunnel sewn on 1 side Sheet 2: * Approx. 160cm x 85cm * Hemmed on both short sides * Casing/tunnel sewn on 1 long side * Layered tassel trim attached on the other long side Requirements: * Neat, professional finish * Pickup and delivery required from/to Malvern * You will need to use your own sewing equipment/materials required for hemming Please message with your experience, turnaround time and quote.
Replace the cotton spool holder on my Elna sewing machine
$50
Carnegie VIC, Australia
6th May 2026
Both of the metal holders for the cotton spool on my Elna sewing machine have been broken and lost.
Suit alterations
$200
Edithvale VIC, Australia
2nd May 2026
I’ve got a 4 pairs of pants that need the waist taken in, and a couple where the ankle hem/stitching has come undone at the ankle
Make Cushion Covers & Sew Woven Labels
$150
Caulfield South VIC, Australia
13th Apr 2026
I have 7 odd shaped cushions, 2m x 1.5 of fabric and some woven labels. I would like to have new covers for these cushions made and woven labels attached to them. The first image is the source of inspiration, the second is the cushions that need new covers and the third image is the fabric and woven labels.
Sewing teacher needed for beginner
$80
Elsternwick VIC, Australia
9th Apr 2026
I am looking for a patient and skilled sewing person for my 10-year-old daughter. She is a massive fan of fashion and has always dreamed of turning her ideas into wearable art! She has her own sewing machine, and the goal is to help her master the basics so she can eventually design, create, and fix her own clothes independently. She is a very fast learner, a great listener, and highly motivated, so she will be a fantastic student for the right person. Details: Frequency: 1 to 2 hours per week. Schedule: Flexible on the days, but sessions must be outside of school hours (afternoons or weekends). Requirements: Must have an ABN for payment purposes. If you are passionate about sewing and enjoy teaching young creatives, you might be the right fit :)
Sewing machine repair
$80
Brighton East VIC, Australia
8th Apr 2026
Need help fixing my daughter’s sewing machine and ideally providing a sewing machine service. The bobbin winder won’t spin anymore
Repair small coffee table in Murrumbeena suit retired carpenter
$100
Murrumbeena VIC, Australia
24th Mar 2026
Hi, i have a small oval coffee table that has broken where the central screw goes into the top. I think the old screw needs to come out and replaced and then something like tough as nails or similar glue used to really secure it. many thanks See photos
Sew in zips
$280
Highett VIC, Australia
23rd Mar 2026
I am looking for someone to be able to resew zips in to the couch cushions all 4 cushions. , will need you to supply zips which obviously I will pay for.
Sew ribbons and elastic on pointe ballet shoes
$40
Chelsea VIC, Australia
10th Feb 2026
Sew on ribbons and elastic on new ballet pointe shoes
Outdoor sling seat to be resewn onto metal frame
$50
Malvern East VIC, Australia
5th Feb 2026
Broken sling, need professional to resew sling onto metal frame. Needs to be strong as it is sat on.
Portable sewing
$150
Caulfield South, Victoria
3rd Feb 2026
I have a home golf simulator and the screen is sagging. I need someone who has a handheld portable sewing machine that can stitch the screen in place. It will require climbing a ladder in some places.
Sewing - need someone to back together a cushion cover
$40
Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
29th Jan 2026
I unstitched a cushion cover to see if I could make a new cover. I don’t have the skills, so I didn’t attempt after taking apart. I need someone to simply restitch the cover. All fabric is supplied. It is a children’s chair cushion.
Tailor for clothing alteration
$100
Bentleigh VIC, Australia
21st Jan 2026
clothing alteration shop reqire person to do alteration
Tailor to reduce suit pants and jacket
$20
Cheltenham VIC, Australia
17th Jan 2026
I need a suit pants taken up and jacket sleeve length reduced.
Suit taylor to make me a suit
$250
Moorabbin VIC, Australia
7th Jan 2026
Looking for a custom/taylored suit. Navy blue. Looking for someone to show me designs and make it for me. I will need to in the end but looking for a price per suit
Clothing alterations/ sewing job
$150
Brighton VIC, Australia
30th Dec 2025
Hello :) I am looking for someone who can potentially help with some clothing alterations bits & pieces that I need doing. I have a few things that I am hoping to get sorted this week if possible, approx 5 or 6 items including examples such as pants to be taken up/ hemmed, a button to be sewn back on a cardigan. I am located in Brighton (Bayside, 3186), but I can drop off/ pick up locally or you can pick up from here, whatever suits best :) Thank you so much! Tess
Hem/ sew several pairs of trousers
$100
Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
12th Dec 2025
Take up / hem and sew 5 pairs of work trousers, 2 casual trousers and 2 long skirts. Price negotiable.
Sewing Outdoor Sun/Chaise Lounge Covers
$10
Waterways VIC 3195, Australia
3rd Dec 2025
I’m looking for someone to sew/make three outdoor sun lounge/chaise lounge cushion covers. - Current covers are fraying and have zips. - I’d like to reuse the existing cushion inserts. You can either sew new covers over the top or replace them entirely — I’m flexible. - I will provide the fabric/materials. Please provide a quote for the job.
Re sew linen curtain hem - in house
$150
Beaumaris VIC, Australia
30th Nov 2025
The bottom hem of our linen curtain was stepped on and has come undone. We need someone who has experience with these materials to sew it back - it is approximately half of the curtain guessing around 2.5m when stretched out.





