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Recent Tailors reviews in Inner South West Sydney

Very easy to deal with

Clear sewer choke

$250

Faith was so easy to work with and did an amazing job exactly what was asked of her.

Need someone to sew some bags

$200

Absolutely effortless to deal with, and exceedingly prompt

Cut and sew mattress cover and mattress top cover for a daybed

$200

Robyn will do a fantastic job will her sewing machine. Job delivered on time with great communication. Highly recommend.

Sewing elastic on kindy sheets

$100

My Mum is so happy! Eva patiently talked her through her new machine and was a wonderful teacher! My Mum is so happy, and so am I! Thank you Eva! You’ve made her day! 🙏🤗

Help my elderly mum set up her new Singer START sewing machine

$60

Roz did a great sewing job for me, perfectly and quickly completed. Great to work with 👍👍

Sew 2 armrest covers for sofa

$100

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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 Inner South West Sydney

Show how to tread and use a sewing machine, speak thai

$200

Oatley NSW 2223, Australia

20th Oct 2026

We have a new sewing machine and I need a person to teach me how to thread and use it. Thai spoken person preferred.

Sewing velcro on mosquito nets

$50

Sydney NSW 2223, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Sewing velcro (16-20mm wide) on the edges of the mosquito nets as seen in the photo. I have 4 nets, 122cm x 28cm each. I provide the velcro (I have with or without adhesive).

Measurements needed from a tailor

$40

Sydney NSW 2220, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I need someone experienced with men’s tailoring to take accurate body measurements for Indian attire. I need this done today and I’m happy to drive to you anywhere reasonably close to Hurstville. Measurements required: Shoulder Chest Waist Seat/hip Kurta length Sleeve length Bicep Armhole Neck Front neck depth Cuff circumference Side slit length Trouser length (waist to ankle) Please only respond if you have experience taking accurate measurements for men’s tailored or Indian clothing. Available today and can drive to you.

Sew labels onto finished wool scarves

$149

South Hurstville NSW 2221, Australia

2nd Oct 2026

I’d like to offer you a small sewing task to start with, if you’re interested. The quantity has been reduced from the original job post and the task is now approximately 220 scarves. The work involves sewing two rows of stitching along each edge of a label attached to each scarf. The work is repetitive, so I’m looking for neat, straight and consistent stitching. The task is $150 fixed price, and I estimate it will take around 4 hours approx The work is located in South Hurstville, however, you’re welcome to complete the work from home if that suits you. An industrial sewing machine and all materials can be provided. I’d like to do a short trial first to make sure the stitching quality and speed are suitable. If the trial goes well and you’re happy with the work, there will be additional sewing work available in the future. Please let me know if you’re interested and what days/times you might be available. Thanks! David

Fantastic experience! The quality of her work was excellent, and she has a great eye for detail. Communication was fantastic throughout, and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Reliable, professional, and easy to deal with. I would happily recommend her and look forward to working with her again!

Build my sewing machine

$100

Ramsgate Beach NSW 2217, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Build my industrial juki sewing machine from scratch

Build my industrial sewing machine

$100

Ramsgate Beach NSW 2217, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Build a juki industrial sewing machine from scratch

Tailoring for dress

$100

Beverly Hills NSW, Australia

26th Sep 2026

I need the bust of this dress taken in. I need it done in time to go away. For a wedding.

Seamstress to sew a fishtale/mermaid style formal dress.

$500

Bexley North NSW 2207, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

I am looking to get a dress made in a fishtale style to fit my measurements. I am happy to provide materials.

Stitching/sew of small area on leather couch

$50

Kingsgrove, New South Wales

31st Jul 2026

Looking for someone who can sew a small area of our leather couch

Tailoring pants

$100

Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia

28th Jul 2026

I have 7 pairs of pants that need to be shortened. 6 of them are gym flared tights and 1 is a pair of work trousers. The work trousers also need to be taken in at the waist. Please quote me for all 7 thanks

Pants, Shirts and Jackets Alterations

$300

Arncliffe NSW, Australia

19th Jul 2026

I have around 25 - 30 clothing items I need to get altered. Mainly so they fit me better as the items are too long.

Jean tailoring

$50

Revesby, New South Wales

26th May 2026

Hemming, taking in and tapering of jeans. $50 per jean.

2 shirts and a jacket embroidered

$120

Revesby NSW, Australia

19th May 2026

I’d like the cuff of 2 business shirts embroidered with a monogram and the inside of a suit jacket pocket embroidered with text. I’d like them to be stitched not printed thanks. Monogram, text, shirt and jacket photos attached

Help me dye a leather jacket dark brown

$100

Earlwood NSW 2206, Australia

17th May 2026

I have a grey/brown leather which has become splotchy, I tried cleaning it with cleather cleaner then oiled it, but it looks horrible now. I think I'll just need to dye the whole thing to a darker color. I need someone to help with this has experience dyeing leather before.

Need a ongoing tailor

$30

Greenacre NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Looking for an Ongoing Tailor / Seamstress – Greenacre I’m looking for a reliable and experienced tailor/seamstress to come out to Greenacre on an ongoing basis. Preferably someone with experience working on: • Formal dresses • Wedding dresses / bridal gowns • Dress alterations and repairs The work will mainly involve smaller jobs such as: • Fixing or replacing buttons • Adjusting or repairing straps • Minor sewing repairs • Small alterations • General dress touch-ups and fixes This will be ongoing work for the right person, so I’m looking for someone dependable, detail-oriented, and experienced with delicate/formal fabrics.

Amazing work , Very fast and easy to work with

Tailor needed preferably experience with dresses

$10

Chullora NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2026

I need a tailor that has experience in dresses Shortening, making smaller, sewing

Teach me how to sew 🧵

$75

Chullora NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Teach me how to sew preferably someone who has experience with dresses, and can come to my place i have everything available if can come for 2 hours

Help sew patches on my osprey backpack

$50

Rockdale NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

I have 2 osprey backpacks and would like some patches sewn on them! They were originally iron on patches but kept falling off on my trips

I need a tailor to sew a swimming mermaid tail from my fabric.

$100

Kogarah, New South Wales

15th Feb 2026

I need a tail for my monofin. Similar to this one.

Suitcase repair: bit of sewing needed as torn up

$20

Allawah NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2026

My suitcase zipper gets out of hardshell. Need to fixed with sewing I guess. Please do let me know if anyone can fix this up