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Recent Tailors reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

Great work.

Sewing 4 curtains (reduce size)

$50

Amazing ! Pia was so helpful and reliable and did a great job

Sewing: Taking in dresses

$100

Amazing work! Prompt service, even picked up and dropped back at my residence. Five Stars

Sew 12 Badges onto Scouts uniform

$50

The curtains Sherree made for my new van were exactly what I was hoping for and she made the whole process fast, easy and fun!! She was also so kind to drop them off for me when she was in the area. Can’t recommend her enough, thank you Sherree!

Sew campervan curtains

$100

Megan was brilliant. Fast, friendly and the job was professional. Would certainly use her again.

Someone with a sewing machine who can rehem my deck chair sling.

$30

Elena is a wonderfully friendly person and very professional. She finished our job with high quality and sooner than was asked of

Uniform name label sewing service

$100

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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 Northern Beaches

Tailor to amend shorts

$45

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

4th Sep 2026

I have a pair of denim shorts that I no longer wear and would like to convert them to a skirt, if the shape and style allow for it. Looking for a tailor to advise and complete the job, if feasible.

Suit Alterations: Jacket & Trouser Alterations for 3 Suits

$150

Manly Vale NSW 2093, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Hi there, I need an experienced professional tailor to alter 3 of my suits for a sharper fit. Exactly what needs to be done: • 3 Jackets: Narrow the body for a slimmer fit AND shorten the sleeves slightly (so the shirt cuffs show). • 3 Pants: Shorten the length from the bottom (hem). Logistics: • I need a quick fitting to pin the garments correctly. Please let me know if you can travel to me or if I should drop them off at your studio. • Must have experience with menswear/suit tailoring and provide your own equipment. • Timeline: 1–2 weeks. Please reply with your offer and general location for drop-off/fitting. Thank you!

Sewing of 8 pieces of fabric, each measuring 6 m × 1.5 m

$10

Forestville NSW 2087, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Sewing of 8 pieces of fabric, each measuring 6 m × 1.5 m. Only sew the edges that are unfinished (raw edges). This is a simple sewing job consisting only of straight stitching. There are no patterns, curves, or complex shapes to sew around. The raw edges of the fabric simply need to be hemmed to give the fabric a clean, neat, and presentable finish.

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Sewing project - shirt to pillow

$50

Queenscliff NSW 2096, Australia

1st Aug 2026

I have an old tshirt that I wand to upcycle into a pillow. I don’t know how to sew so would need someone to help do the project, interested to hear ideas. The shirt has sentimental value, so need someone who will take care with it

Looking for a person to sew a hem one a fabric near Frenchs forest .

$20

Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia

26th Jul 2026

Hello I would be happy to meet an experienced person to simply sew hems on fabric prints of my paintings (228g). Thank you

Sewing a outdoor sofa cushion covers

$500

Newport NSW 2106, Australia

25th Jul 2026

Sewing of outdoor sofa cushion covers.

Fix my sewing machine

$100

Forestville NSW 2087, Australia

9th May 2026

I have two Janome sewing machines - both apparently need a service

Cushion sewing

$100

Mona Vale NSW, Australia

4th May 2026

Three cushions to be recovered, I have fabrics. They need zippers

Sew 2 pairs of curtins together

$50

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

20th Apr 2026

I would like someone to sew to pairs of curtins together

Great to communicate with and 100% on quality of work

Repair suit trouser

$50

Freshwater NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Hole in crotch of trousers to be repaired

I need a bit of sewing done. Hemming and repairing.

$60

Mona Vale NSW, Australia

10th Apr 2026

I have a few pieces of clothing to be altered. One pair of pants needs the hem straightened. I also need the elastic repaired in two articles. I’ve lost weight. Also an off the shoulder dress I would like adjusted around the shoulder part. These are all simple jobs and I do sew, I just don’t have the time.

Looking for a Skilled Sewist for Bespoke Wedding Styling Pieces

$50

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

28th Mar 2026

I run a Sydney-based wedding floral and event design studio and I’m looking to connect with a talented sewist who can assist with creating custom styling pieces on an ad-hoc basis. The work would include items such as: – Fabric backdrops and draping – Table linens (including specialty pieces like champagne towers) – Custom runners, napkins, and soft styling elements – Occasional bespoke pieces for specific event concepts This is not a one-off job — I’m ideally looking to build an ongoing relationship with someone reliable and detail-oriented who takes pride in high-quality finishes. What I’m looking for: – Strong sewing skills with experience in working with a range of fabrics – Attention to detail and neat, professional finishes – Ability to follow a brief and collaborate on custom ideas – Based in Sydney (or able to easily coordinate locally) If this sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you. Please share examples of your work and a bit about your experience. We work on high-end, design-led weddings so quality and finish are really important. Budget: $150–$400 per task (depending on scope)

Excited to work with Faith on future projects

Sewing job !!- Triangular wedge pillow cover to be made

$70

Dee Why NSW 2099, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Cover to be made in black for a 150cmx50cmx20cm wedge pillow headboard , I can drop it off and supply the material

Sew my clothes

$100

Manly NSW, Australia

25th Jan 2026

I am very over weight and need my shorts custom made

New zipper on my jacket

$100

Dee Why NSW, Australia

28th Dec 2025

Ski undergarment need a new zipper

Sewing experience to make a garment

$300

Newport NSW, Australia

9th Dec 2025

LOOKING TO HIRE ANYONE WITH SEWING EXPERIENCE FOR A PROJECT (working from home). Hi my name is Lucy! I am a fashion designer and I am currently looking for a seamstress to work with short or long term to create a few designs, for a small collection for a start up women's clothing brand. Types of clothes would include co-ord sets of pants and women's tops and dresses (experience with sewing corsets / tailoring would be a bonus). My designs can be a bit more complex as i enjoy editorial looks and structured silhouettes which would be reflected in the payment. The materials and features i like to work with is stretch fabric as well as non stretch, lace and cotton blends. Technical sketches, spec sheets, patterns and possibly even samples can be provided. Thanks

Sewing buttons

$90

Manly NSW, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Looking for a seamstress to sew buttons onto a knit top. 8 buttons each top & have 8 tops that need to be sewn.

Replace material panels on jacket

$90

Manly NSW, Australia

26th Nov 2025

The PU leather on the bottom half of my jacket is flaking. Need the panels replaced with a different black material. Flexible on the material used to replace it as long as black and in keeping with style of jacket. I’ve already had the panels under the arms replaced (see photo) so if material was similar to that would be great.

Digital cutting of fabric and the fringing created by sewing

$300

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

21st Nov 2025

i want a dress made from fabricby creating fringing. Leacving a section at the top of each pieces of about 5- 10 cm . This will allow for a turndown and binding or elastic .

Sew table clothes, chair covers and other linens for wedding

$250

Brookvale NSW, Australia

19th Oct 2025

I need someone to sew: 8 - chair covers 8 - table cloths Possibly napkins and other linen for events. They really just need to be cut to size and overlocked.