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Recent Tailors reviews in North East Melbourne

Amazing! Would absolutely recommend Amanda. So easy, and work was excellent. Thank You!

Felt number sewn on to T-shirt’s

$200

Excellent quality work. Highly recommend!

Sewing Machinist. Industrial furniture Vinyl chair covers $80 each

$80

Annie did a phenomenal job! Stayed in communication, a quicker than expected turnaround and my curtains looked exactly as requested! Thanks Annie!

Get your Sew on! Take up a pair of sheer curtains .

$100

Incredible and clean work, punctual in responses and kind with her service, Amanda did what was needed and in a prompt time with no issues. Definitely returning to her services for more of my clothing business needs.

Sew clothing care labels onto jumpers

$50

Excellent quality work. Highly recommend!

Sewing machinist

$90

Excellent quality work. Highly recommend!

Sewing Machinist. Industrial furniture Vinyl hair covers $80 each

$80

Average reviews for Tailors Services in North East Melbourne

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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 North East Melbourne

Sew a few stretch knit items.

$100

Eltham VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Sew a few stretch knit items. I can come to you. Based on old ones that I’ve liked but which can be pulled apart for patterns. Nothing particularly complicated but I never seem to get it done.

Looking for a labourer for a Ensuite demonstration

$200

Mernda VIC 3754, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Looking for a labourer for an ensuite demolition. Mostly bin running. Must have transport & safety gear. Gloves, boots & glasses. 6hours. Job begins Tuesday the 10th of March. Located in Mernda at 9am

Sew 3 tablecloths together - 3 x 3m each

$100

Lalor VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Looking for a seamstress to sew me 3 x tablecloths of 3x3m each. Fabric will be supplied and already cut to size, it just needs sewing. Each cloth will be made up of 2 x pieces or 1.5 x 3m fabric that need to be sewn together, with the edges overlocked on all 4 sides once joined. I’m looking for someone with sewing experience who can guarantee a smooth clean job. I can drop the fabric off to you and pick up once complete.

Sew a duster jacket with fabric I own

$150

Preston VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I am wanting to find someone who is able to see a long duster jacket/coat with a piece of fabric I have purchased. Will also be buying a pattern.

Sew scout badges onto shirt

$60

Viewbank VIC 3084, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I need 8 scout badges of various seizes sewn onto a shirt. One badge is semi-attached already and already coming off so will need to be reattached properly. Happy to drop off and pick up around North Melbourne suburbs.

Did great work and communicated through the whole thing

Sewing machine fixed

$50

Mernda VIC 3754, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Top thread keeps breaking

Sewing machine repair

$50

Mernda VIC, Australia

17th Feb 2026

Repairing my sewing machine

Fix JukiDDL 555ON-7 sewing issue

$170

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

26th Jan 2026

Machine not taking thread from the bobbin, some time needles hit the bobbin head and doing weird sound Clothes are not stiched properly, the thread is loose on sewing . Video for reference

Sew a quilt together

$50

Doreen VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Looking for someone to sew this quilt for me. All fabric supplied along with pattern. Please distrusted the $50 price and quote your best price.

Tailor - take in a dress that's too big

$150

Lalor VIC 3075, Australia

20th Jan 2026

The dress is too big. I bought it a couple sizes up because I'm pregnant thinking I'd need the room but it's too big and I don't have time to swap the size. It's very stretchy fabric. I need it taken in around the chest, shoulders and stomach.

Tailor a jumpsuit

$100

Bundoora VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2026

Needing this shortened length wise, and waist taken in. It's a zip up jumpsuit one piece

Got it done super quickly!

Sew up a ripped seam in couch,

$100

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

13th Jan 2026

Need someone to fix the split seam, would like it to match the original as much as possible (neat)

Great work thank you

Backing sewn onto hand knitted blanket

$200

Heidelberg West VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Large hand knitted blanket about the size of a single bed. I started sewing a backing into it but don't know what I'm doing and mucked it up. I can supply fabric if you recommend the best for the job. I can also drop up and pick up from your location. I'm just looking for a nice soft backing to be added to hide the loose threads and make it nicer to snuggle into.

Tailoring / alteration of dress

$75

Preston VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

task in detail: 1. 3 x silk pajamas to alter - making length short. 2. 2 x silk tops to alter - making wider, placing buttons and fabric loop for buttons. - 5 buttons and 5 loops on each top - total 10 buttons and 10 loops. This is breakdown of my offered price: Shortening of pajama's - 3 x $5 = $15 Widening of the tops - 2 x $5 = $10 Placing button loops on tops - 2 x 5 loops = 2 x 5 x $5 = $50 I will bring buttons and additional fabric for button loop and for making the tops wider. The price I mentioned does not offer Airtasker fees.

Service sewing machine and overlocker

$150

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

1st Jan 2026

Hello, I would like to request a quote for servicing the following machines: • One industrial sewing machine (Consew) • One portable overlocker (Singer) Tq

Jacket zipper fix or replacement

$40

Montmorency VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2025

Bottom part of zipper stopper broke so zipper although functioning okay can be lost when fully unzipped

Sew outdoor cushion covers

$200

Preston VIC, Australia

7th Dec 2025

Sew 2 x outdoor cushion covers. Foam & fabric already sourced. Cushions measure 1m x 45cm x 7cm

Chika did such a great job making some outdoor bench cushion covers for me. Very fast, great communication and quality finish. Thank you!

Tailor to take dresses up

$10

Macleod VIC 3085, Australia

18th Nov 2025

I have one dress and one skirt that needs to be taken up (ie too long). They are both fully lined. Preference for someone to come to me or who is close to Macleod VIC 3085 for me to take the dresses to them. Need done before 2 Dec as I need these for a wedding. Please send your offers

Jacket alteration

$100

Preston VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Need a jacket slightly altered, slightly more room at the front bottom and very little pull on the shoulders needing to be let out

Suit Pants Repaired

$120

Mill Park, Victoria

11th Oct 2025

I have 2 x Suit Pants that need repairing. They are Super 120s Merino Wool. Split down the middle about 4 inches.