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"Nina had great communication and did such a wonderful job of restoring our old rocking chair. Great workmanship, quick a..."
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"Efficient, fashion-smart and quick!!!"
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"Did job as promised was a bit difficult to coordinate with"
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"Cristina was fantastic with communication and her work was efficient and beautiful! Very happy :)"
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"Huma did a fabulous job, and very quickly. Cushion covers look great! I’d definitely hire her again. "
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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
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$60
median
$110
high
$174
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4.79
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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
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Recent Tailors tasks in North East Melbourne
TEDDY REPAIR / SEWING
$80
Rosanna VIC, Australia
23rd Mar 2026
Our sons Jelly Cat teddy needs repairs See photos Happy to deliver for repairs
Very happy with my repairs!
2 x Suits Tailored
$250
Epping VIC 3076, Australia
18th Mar 2026
I have two suits that I need tailored, the pants and jackets are a tad long on both, I can drop it off if you’re nearby or you can come pick it up and you will also have to measure me for the best fit as I’m not sure what my seams and lengths are. This must be done by 6pm this Friday the 20th
Sewing campervan cushion covers
$200
Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia
10th Mar 2026
Hi, We need someone to finish sewing our campervan cushions. There are 5 sections as per the picture. The longest section is around 190cms x 50cms.
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
Tailor Needed – Shape & Slim Fit Tee
$70
Eltham VIC, Australia
3rd Mar 2026
I have a short-sleeve performance tee (95% polyester, 5% elastane) that I’d like tapered at the sides and slightly at the sleeves to create a more fitted silhouette (red/black shirt attached). I’ve attached a reference shirt (black/white) showing the fit I’m aiming for. I’m after a shaped, close-to-body fit — not full compression tight. The shirt has visible piping seams, so the seam lines will need to remain clean when tapering. I need this completed before Friday the 6th. Please let me know if this timeframe is possible and provide a quote. Thanks!
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.
Did job as promised was a bit difficult to coordinate with
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