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Recent Tailors reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

BEST EVER! She’s a queen. Thank you so much everything was perfect

Need buttons sewn onto sets

$150

Fantastic job, so quick and easy to deal with. Highly recvomend

Sew 20 napkins from one piece of fabric

$150

Maryam is professional, friendly and receptive. She completed the task quick and I’m very satisfied with her job. I recommend her service.

Suit pants altered to slim fit.

$30

Great job!

Van curtains - machine sewing

$100

Great job, thank you!

Jacket zipper repair

$100

Great result…! Thank you!

Sewing Cushion Covers

$120

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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 Eastern Suburbs

Tailor for small pop up store alterations the day

$200

Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

5th Mar 2026

We are hosting a small pop up store and want to offer live alterations for a few hours in the day. Store alterations will be from 10am-2pm. This job requires you to bring your own sewing machine and general material. We will supply buttons, threads and needles for hand stitching.

Trousers & dresses tailored

$80

Bronte NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

I have 4-5 items needing to be made shorter (3x trousers & 2 dresses) as I’m only 5ft, Would love to get a bundle price for these items.

Suit pants taken in from a 36” to 34” and bottoms hemmed

$30

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

6th Feb 2026

1x pair of Suit pants taken in from a 36” to a 34” waist and the bottoms hemmed

Sew a new slipcover for existing bed head

$200

Tamarama NSW  Australia

4th Feb 2026

Hello! I’m looking for an experienced seamstress or upholsterer to make a simple removable slipcover for my existing upholstered bed head. (Material already sourced*) The fabric is a medium weight woven linen–cotton blend (not carpet or curtain thick) and I’m wanting a clean, premium finish with a French seam detail, similar to high-end slipcover bedheads. Not something that looks DIY. Details: • Slipcover goes over an existing padded bed base • Fabric supplied by me • Fabric type: woven linen–cotton (see photo) • Finish: French seam along edges • Style: soft, tailored, minimal (not DIY-looking) • Slipcover must be removable • Closure to be hidden underneath (zip / Velcro / envelope — happy to take your recommendation) Location: 2026, Sydney Please only apply if you have experience with: • Furniture slipcovers or upholstery • Woven / linen fabrics • Clean seam finishes (French seams) If you have photos of similar work, please include them. I’m looking for polished and professional grade!

An expert seamstress / tailor to make a sloper. Very difficult job

$300

Coogee, New South Wales

4th Feb 2026

A needing experienced person to make me a sloper pattern (we will start with the bodice, but I would love dress & pants), this will be a difficult job. I walk with crutches permanently so my body is rotated and asymmetrical. There will be a lot of things for you to figure out. I'm not sure about the price, so I just guessed.

Replace zipper on suitcase

$50

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

30th Jan 2026

Dog chewed through zipper on suitcase

Sew a slipcover for a couch

$300

Randwick NSW, Australia

27th Jan 2026

I would like someone to sew a slip cover for my couch. It’s a pretty regular shape and I will provide the fabric. You would need to come and see the couch to take measurements etc, but can complete the task at home.

Name tags sewn onto uniforms, underwear and casual clothes

$150

Bronte NSW, Australia

19th Jan 2026

My son is going to boarding school so I need to have labels sewn onto his clothes and uniform. Best if this is done with a sewing machine than by hand? Happy to pay $3 per label - there will be around 50 items ($150)

Lyndall was absolutely fantastic. I could not fault her work. I am so happy to have found her and wil be using her sewing services again.

Sewing clothing labels onto clothing

$250

Double Bay, New South Wales

13th Jan 2026

I need someone to come to my house for a day with their sawing machine to sow on 200 or more labels onto clothes. My kids are going to boarding school and everything needs to be labeled. Shop charges 1.50 per label so happy to match that after first 200.

Tailor - Suit measurements

$200

Randwick NSW 2031, Australia

11th Jan 2026

I require suit measurements done so I can send them back to Uk for a wedding suit to be made

Sewing a belt channel into kaftans to create drawstring

$100

Maroubra, New South Wales

30th Dec 2025

I have 2 oversized kaftans that need to have a draw string added (below bustline) so it can be cinched. Drawstring and channel can be made from cutting kaftan hem line fabric. Due to the hems being cut, the kaftans will need to be re hemmed. Straight line sewing!

Repair or replace zipper on small carry on suitcase

$30

Bondi NSW, Australia

26th Dec 2025

I have a small carry on suit case (brand - Tosca) and I have broken the zip. Hoping it can be repaired or replaced to avoid buying a new suitcase.

Make/ sew + stitch sofa cushion covers

$1,000

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

26th Dec 2025

PROJECT REQUEST: Custom Floor Sofa Hi! We are looking to have custom fabric covers made for a floor-style sofa. Style References • Shape + layout like the U/L shape floor sofa in the first image • Construction style like the clean, modern block shapes in the second image • Very low to the ground, deep seating, minimal low backrest • No piping or heavy tufting, just simple seams and clean lines ⸻ Sofa Options (we’re open to what’s easiest for you): A) One big U-shaped sofa (preferred if possible) B) One L-shaped sofa + matching pouf/ottoman We are happy to choose whichever option you think is more practical to make. ⸻ Measurements We will send exact room measurements, but the goal is: • Deep seat (floor lounge) • Low height • Minimal backrest • Modular pieces that sit flush together with no gaps (if not a single piece) ⸻ Fabric We can supply the fabric ourselves, OR we are happy to purchase fabric through you if you have options available. Preferred fabrics: linen, heavy cotton, canvas, or natural upholstery blends (durable & washable if possible). Please let us know: • If you can supply fabric • What fabrics you recommend ⸻ What We Will Provide ✔️ Room measurements ✔️ Final dimensions for each section ✔️ Filling material ✔️ Reference images What We Need From You 🔹 Quote (labour + material if supplied by you) 🔹 Fabric suggestions / availability 🔹 Lead time 🔹 Which option you recommend (U or L) ⸻ Summary We want a low, modern floor sofa in a U or L shape, with removable covers made to our measurements. We supply filling; we may supply fabric or buy through you. Please let us know what is easiest for you to work with.

Unpick a label on a karate belt and re sew with a machine

$600

Kensington, New South Wales

16th Dec 2025

Unpick black label on karate belts and re sew with a machine in a different spot. I have 600 bel

Jade was amazing. She had a big job of unpicking 600 labels and re sewing them in a new position. She did a wonderful job. Communication was excellent and did the job in a fast timeframe. I would definitely use her again. Thank you Jade

Suitcase repair

$500

Randwick, New South Wales

9th Dec 2025

I have an ifly suitcase (old) and the pull up handle is broken, I would like to try and get this repaired as it has sentimental value. (It looks like the below except older)

Suitcase fix

$30

Paddington NSW, Australia

8th Dec 2025

Zips have broken, I am unable to retrack them

Convert table clothe into a suit

$150

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

6th Dec 2025

I want to convert a table clothe into a suit. I will provide the suit and table clothe. I need someone to cut and sew the table clothe onto the suit so it looks like a table clothe suit

Sewing Boat Seats

$10

Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

6th Dec 2025

I need help sewing 5 boat leather seats. Please send your quotes.

Sewing name labels on school uniforms - about 40 to 50 items

$200

Bronte NSW, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Sewing name labels on school uniforms

Amazing highly recommend

Sewing hems in a curtain panel

$20

Bondi NSW, Australia

24th Nov 2025

We have a piece of fabric cut to size and measured, to be made into a curtain for our campervan. We require a 1cm hem to be sewed into the sides and base, and then we require a 10cm loop for the curtain wire to be sewed into the top. Total sewing length of about 4-4.5m