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Recent Tailors reviews in Sydney

Great job, lovely to deal with, great communication. Highly recommended

Patches sewn on to caps

$30

An absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend

Alterations and sewing of linen bedding

$100

Would definitely recommend!

Sewing of couch covers

$100

Thanks Maryam. Good job.

A Sewing job

$60

Pleasure working with Laila. She is excellent super kind and clear. Definitely I would work again with her.

Sewing lessons (cover stitch)

$50

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$60

median

$110

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$200

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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 Sydney

cushion to be cut to fit sofa - sew cushion cover to fit

$200

Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

9th Oct 2026

I want the long cushion cut to the size of the short cushion and the cushion cover made to fit

Tailor business shirts

$30

Green Square & City South NSW, Australia

4th Oct 2026

I have three new business shirts that I require the cuffs on the sleaves moved to shorten the sleeves. I am in Sydney and will drop off and pick up within Sydney City area.

Jacket alteration

$50

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Jacket sides unstitched, made smaller and restiched.

Measure, Sew and Install under stair fabric cover

$100

Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Hi, I’m in Glebe and need a custom off-white fabric cover made and fitted beneath a staircase. The area is approximately 325 cm × 85 cm. It needs four sewn sleeves for concealed wooden dowels, with the dowel ends resting in small brackets on each side. I’ve attached an image of the design. Can you visit to measure, source the fabric and fittings, sew it, and install it? What is your earliest possible completion date? Please quote labour and materials separately.

Tailoring jeans from 32 waist to 28

$30

Stanmore NSW 2048, Australia

14th Sep 2026

prettu much as title says, got a nice pair of bootcut diesel jeans but in a size too large waist wise.

Sew a patch onto a suitcase.

$100

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

11th Sep 2026

Requiring 1 patch to be sown onto a suitcase. I have 20 suitcases (6 x 78cm and 14 x 55cm)that need a 7cm x 4cm patch sown onto the front of the material suitcase. Due to the number of suitcases it may be easier to do this on site rather then have then picked up and dropped off to be worked on in a different location. I believe they can be hand sown, but happy for you to advise best process for longevity. Also happy to discuss price, just putting a generic price get the listing up.

Very pleasant and easy to deal with. Great job done. Would hire again.

On‑site tailor/seamstress needed to sew patches onto shirts for event

$500

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Attach ~20-30 patches to shirts using 4‑corner handstitch; clean finish, no visible back knots (Stitching style attached). We supply shirts, patches, thread, and a workstation. You bring other supplies if needed! This will be a whole day (8 hour event work). One/two patches per 30 minutes. Event will be held at The Galeries (Syd CBD), time TBC, looking at 9am-5pm with 30 minute break. Optional: Name / initial embroidery, for the same amt of time (1 to 2 patches per 30 minutes). Different quote might apply for this. Please send past work if available. Must be punctual, neat, and comfortable working in a retail/event environment. Photos of past patch/alteration work appreciated.

Sewing maker

$200

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

9th Sep 2026

i'm seeking a maker who sew my pattern for graduation collection. it's quite simple design. i can send precut pattern, zipper, fabrics, thread. already made mockup toiles so will send these too as reference and guide.

Thank you robyn 🙏

Assembling pattern together in silk / sewing / maker

$200

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Sewing silk garments, graduation collection, satin dress, top, organza pants, organza simple 1layer dresses

Fabric cover / sewing / bar cart

$150

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Need a fabric bar cart cover made for event. Exactly like pictures

Machine sewist

$30

Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Looking for a machine sewist who is able to operate a commercial sewing machine, the task is to sew silicon onto fabric …fast & attention to detail is a must , see attached example

I need someone to make a copy of a men’s suit.

$250

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

4th Sep 2026

We need a copy of a men’s retro two piece suit. We have a perfect original to copy. We would need to choose fabric with the tailor. Price negotiable. Happy to pay for fabric

Help with custom garments sewing

$100

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Sewing panel line together, no need to finishing it. I had a toile sample picture. I'm currently at Chatswood.

Seamstress/tailor/dress maker

$40

Marrickville, New South Wales

13th Aug 2026

Hi! I am a vintage/up-cycle start up business that is in search of a tailor that has the ability to follow pattern pieces. I currently have an influx of old and new stuff that I would like to rework into new items and designs. I have a sewing machine however don’t have the hours to commit. Per item made. I will pay the maker per piece depending on complexity. To give example the first pieces I would like to create a dress from large shirts that I have on hand. I have purchased a pattern piece for this desired look and would be in search of someone who can articulate my design into a finished rework/upcycled piece. I would like to create a first range of around 10pieces to begin. So if you feel like you have the ability to meet the criteria then reach out to me and we can talk! The first few pieces will be quite simple in design. Thanks! -Talei

She is so talented! Thank you 🙏

Cut and sew 16 cushion covers and install zips

$800

Dawes Point NSW 2000, Australia

12th Aug 2026

I have 10 cushions, 100mm thick by app 600mm wide in varying lengths all around 1000mm. Some need cutting down a little bit. All need recovering. I have the material, it just needs to be cut and fitted I have a roll of fabric that needs to be cut to size, and the sewn to fit the cushions in the diagrams attached. The fabric is a vinyl app 2mm thick and easy to sew. Will need zippers for each of the cushions as I do not have these. The cushions will have the polyester fibre wrapped on the cushion. I need this done in the next week or so. I can drop all fabric to you.

Three big cushion covers sewn

$250

Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I have three different fabrics that I’d like cushion covers made out of - standard large size 55x55- price is open to negotiation!

Three small sewing jobs

$30

St Peters NSW 2044, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I have two small plush dog toys and a small mat that needs repairing. The material is plush. They are toys he has had since he was a puppy so they are sentimential. I don't have the sewing skills or the equipment to do this task. So I am hoping a local expert can help me out!

I need to borrow a sewing machine or if somebody can just sew

$50

Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

27th Jul 2026

Someone just so a few bits of material up and a couple of straps or I can do it on your machine and pay you. I’m happy either way I just need it done.

Sew Clips onto a weft to turn into clip ins

$30

Rosebery NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2026

I have a Weft hair extensions that I need turned into clip ins. I have clips ready, they just need to be sewed on

Lovely girl, did an amazing job, very happy!!

Looking for private sewing lessons!

$50

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2026

I’m looking for someone who can take the time to help me learn how to sew. I know a few of the basics… but I really want to nail them. Ideally someone who’s available the same day and time each week! I’d love to learn how to sew scrunchies, underwear, make up bags etc and rolled hem.. as well as doing it straight! I have an Elna machine

Thank you so much for my sewing lesson! I had so much fun! My first scrunchie 😻