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Recent Tailors reviews in Inner West Sydney

Very easy and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend! Thank you Lyndall :-)

Needing a seamstress to sew labels onto uniform for boarding school

$100

Jessica was exceptionally professional. She made recommendations and went above and beyond to deliver quality craftsmanship. I would highly recommend Jessica and will myself be a returning customer.

Dinette and mattress covers - sewing

$300

Elena was very prompt with her service and high quality sewing. Completed task within 1 week and communication has been excellent. Very happy with her workmanship and recommend her service. thank you

SEWING OF 3 CANE LOUNGE SEAT CUSHIONS

$650

Extremely happy with service. Thank you

Sew me oversized dress from my fabric

$150

Great to deal with, and very fast service . Will use again for sure

Sew tag onto 170 tshirts

$250

Went to several people that told me what I wanted was too difficult and could not get done in the time I wanted but Kim was amazing !! Had it done in two days and did best quality job HIGHLY recommend

Shorten a dress - Tailor needed

$50

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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 West Sydney

Gathering and sewing hair bonnets

$70

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

I have cut satin fabric to size to make 4 or 5 hair bonnets and I would like them to be gathered and sewed. They have a different Colour fabric on inside and out, and an elastic headband

Cut a hole in a banner. Sew bias binding around the edge

$100

Concord NSW 2137, Australia

25th Aug 2026

Cut a small circle (size of a football) out of a banner. Sew bias binding with a sewing machine around the inner edge of the circle. Then sew bias binding around the circular piece which was cut out. Stitch the top of circlular piece onto the back of the banner so it acts as a flap for the ball to go through.

Jade is amazing!!! A very good communicator and does amazing work. If I could rate more stars I would.

Sewing dog bandannas

$50

Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

20th Aug 2026

I'm looking for someone with sewing experience to make dog bandannas from cotton spandex fabric. Paying $50 per hour for the work. Fabric, a basic pattern and the measurements will be provided. Looking to get a total of 3 XL bandannas and 9 smaller ones.

Set up a Singer sewing machine (Singer Start)

$40

Croydon Park NSW 2133, Australia

19th Aug 2026

I need someone to set up and show us how to use a Singer Start 1306 sewing machine

Very creative and accomodating

Looking for a tailor to help rework vintage pieces

$60

Balmain NSW 2041, Australia

10th Aug 2026

Hey! I’m starting a small slow-fashion label reworking vintage clothing to fit petite women better — think taking in blazers, shortening dresses, reshaping trousers, that kind of thing. Not just simple hemming, more actual restructuring. Looking for someone with real alteration skills who’s happy to take this on piece by piece, no set hours or contract. Based in Sydney, ideally inner-city or inner west area so we can meet up easily for fittings and drop-offs. Starting with a small first batch to see how we work together, then hoping to make it ongoing as the range grows. Send through a few photos of past work (before/afters would be amazing) and what you’d usually charge per piece for something like this. Happy to chat about turnaround too — usually need things back within 1–2 weeks.

Dressmaking/ sewing help for 1 x unstructured robe style silk jacket.

$250

Haberfield NSW 2045, Australia

9th Aug 2026

I’m in need of help sewing a silk robe style jacket. I’ve cut out the pieces and have an easy/ facile pattern from Vogue patterns. I need help with a belt/ tie as well, which would be in the same material. I can drop the fabric and pattern off, or pick up from Haberfield. Same with collection once it’s done. I’m not a confident seamstress, so would love some assistance. It’s mainly sleeves, a left and right front section, a back piece and then a border collar similar to a dressing gown Fabric is 100% silk

Sewing Bandannas

$50

Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

6th Aug 2026

I'm looking for someone with sewing experience to make dog bandannas from cotton spandex fabric. Paying $50 per hour for the work. Fabric and the measurements will be provided. The bandannas are very simple to make: cut out square pieces of fabric and fold into triangles and sew together with neat, durable stitching.

Repair flaking faux (PVC) leather jacket.

$50

Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia

6th Jul 2026

The collar and other parts of the jacket are flaking and I would like to be able to repair, if possible. I can bring it to a shop/location if required.

Sewing lesson

$100

Annandale NSW 2038, Australia

3rd Jul 2026

I want to learn how to sew, specifically reupholster and I would like to do some one on one lessons

Sew 3 cushion covers

$75

Balmain NSW 2041, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

I need two large cushion covers and one small cushion cover made

Sewing machine service / minor repairs

$50

Dulwich Hill NSW 2203, Australia

24th Jun 2026

We are a disability service running a remake program in need of minor repairs and service of our 3 sewing machines. Looking for someone who can help us within budget

Sew 3 fitted covers for my chiro table

$30

Concord NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2026

Sew 3 pieces of fitted covers for my chiropractic table

Tailor pants and a skirt

$20

Five Dock NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2026

I need a pair of pants and 2 skirts tailored but to be dom by tomorrow

Sewing a dress

$30

Chiswick NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

I need this sewn back together with elastic(don’t have) so that I can wear

Sew a tunic

$40

Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Make me a simple long tunic with fringing, press studs at shoulders, and a decorative border. Example supplied for sizing. I can supply fringing and brocade. Fabric is dark red cotton lawn from Spotlight. I can supply if needed. Questions welcome.

Fix sew machine

$100

Homebush NSW 2140, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need to fix sewing machine

Sewing machine tech

$150

Croydon Park NSW 2133, Australia

27th Feb 2026

I need a sewing machine tech to program my sewing machine servo it’s an industrial Macee, and would like my machine to go a little slower, I’m new to this and need a little help please.

Fur coat repair

$200

North Strathfield NSW 2137, Australia

20th Feb 2026

My grandmothers fur coat had come undone on the back, arms and collar.

Sew a copy of my favourite dress

$150

Russell Lea NSW 2046, Australia

14th Feb 2026

I’d like to have my favourite vintage dress re-made. It’s from the 1970s in a knit stretch fabric. I love the style/sizing, I would need some guidance on fabric choice. I’m looking for someone reasonably close to inner west Sydney, I’m happy to bring the dress to you

Sewing machine setup lesson

$50

Annandale, New South Wales

6th Feb 2026

Hi I recently bought a sewing machine and would love to learn to set it up properly as I have tried online videos but would prefer to just have a person do it , its a janome 415 Thankyou 💖 would take approx 30-45 mins jist need to learn how to top and bobbin thread it properly