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"Kelly was a lifesaver! She did an incredible quick fix of a couch cushion for me and it’s back to new "
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Recent Tailors reviews in West Brisbane
Very patient and very good in detail. Good to work with.
Seamstress Elastic Band sewing
$50
Lovely warm lady only wanting to please. My sheets and Doona covers sewn beautifully as asked.
Sewing Hems on sheets. They were too large.
$50
Thank you, it looks great!
Sewing two back patches
$40
I had a bit of an odd custom sewing job. Jo understood my confusing instructions and did an amazing job very quickly. She also helped me with fabric purchase. Highly recommend
Sew custom size daybed cover
$200
Excellent work, as agreed and at the agreed time.
Sewing patches on to boiler suit
$50
Lynette was so fantastic to deal with and the finished product of my stool covers was PERFECT. Will definitely be using her again!
Sew ikea stool covers
$100
low
$50
median
$100
high
$230
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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.
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 West Brisbane
Make a bed blanket out of tshirts cut up and sewed onto backing
$300
Sinnamon Park QLD, Australia
30th May 2026
32 tshirts to be cut into squares and sewed onto a cotton backing. Queen size bed throw. Squares to be approx 28cm square. Will provide photo of similar one completed and photo of all tshirts as are now ready to be cut We are based at Sinnamon park , can deliver to around western area of Brisbane or Ipswich or pickup from Sinnamon park
I want to learn basic skills in sewing leather and vinyl
$1,000
Ferny Grove QLD 4055, Australia
19th May 2026
I'm keen to learn sewing basics so I can fix basic leather and vinyl tears etc. My goal is to eventually get a suitable sewing machine so I can move on to other projects. I was thinking there might be a retired upholsterer, motor trimmer, or just someone with these skillsets that would like to help me learn these things.
Alteration/ Sewing on a rhythmic gymnastic competition leotard
$100
Chapel Hill QLD 4069, Australia
29th Apr 2026
Hi, we have got a competition leotard but it is a bit loose around the waist of my daughter. I think we need to make it 3 cm shorter. Could somebody help us? Also we may need to slightly trim the flowing hem. We would like to get it done as soon as possible as the competitions will start from this weekend. Thank you.
Sewing a cushion
$25
Gaythorne QLD 4051, Australia
22nd Apr 2026
Sew a cushion with Velcro on one side
Sew hem on linen fabric 5m x1.4m.
$50
Gaythorne QLD 4051, Australia
22nd Mar 2026
I have some linen fabric and I need a hem sewn around the edge. It’s 5m x 1.5m roughly.
So great, thank you so much!
Suit alteration
$20
Mitchelton QLD 4053, Australia
12th Mar 2026
Looking to have my suit altered. Pants and jacket sleeves lengthened. Need done by Tuesday Not sure the going rate so ignore the budget.
Sewing project - Make small backpack out of jersey dress
$100
Gaythorne QLD 4051, Australia
8th Mar 2026
I have bought a kids jersey dress that I’d like upcycled into a daycare backpack. Ideally lined with the dress hood used as the flap. If that isn’t realistic, a lined drawstring bag is also ok. See photo of poppy fabric for upcycling. Price to be negotiated based on what we decided exactly for the job. Please write in comments what kind of bag you’d be able to make.
Made a lovely custom-made bag for my toddler. Great work and communication. Thank you.
Sewing Tutor Wanted for 3 teens - $250 per 2 hr session.
$750
Indooroopilly QLD, Australia
1st Feb 2026
Sewing Tutor Wanted - $250 per 2 hr session. for 3 Keen Beginners! Are you a friendly lady who's handy with a sewing machine and enjoys teaching kids? We're looking for someone to teach 3 enthusiastic teens the basics of sewing in a relaxed, confidence-building way. What we're after: • 3 x private 2-hour sessions over this school term (last day school is 31st March) • Lessons to be held at our home in Indooroopilly •Sunday mornings 8am-10am, 3 sundays that suit you this term (last day school is 31st March). • Opportunity to continue next term. • $250 per 2-hour session = $750 for 3 sessions. • Help the girls confidently use their own sewing machines • Cover sewing basics (machine use, stitching, simple techniques) • Work through a simple project together (e.g. clothing pieces) • Go at the girls' pace and keep it fun We provide all equipment and materials. You just bring your sewing know-how and a patient, encouraging attitude! If this sounds like you (or someone you know), we'd love to hear from you. Please message with a bit about your sewing experience and availability.
A lovely lady who knows her stuff. Thank you Nina for helping the girls develop their sewing skillls. 🙏💯
Sewing cusion covers
$100
Indooroopilly QLD, Australia
11th Jan 2026
I am redecorating our outdoor area and decided to cover cusions. Well, it is more complicated than i thought! I wonder if you could help? I want covers made for 65x65 feather inners. The cusions should have tussel trimming. I have the fabric and trimming and zippers. Ideally i would like it by next Sunday but i am flexible. The quote is per cover. I need 5.
Beautiful sewing, great comms, on time delivery, very friendly lady to work with. Great job.
A womens pant suit
$250
Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia
4th Jan 2026
Need a womens pant suit made with fabric supplied
Hemming of suit pants
$50
The Gap QLD, Australia
23rd Aug 2025
Need a pair of suit pants hemmed
Excellent work. Very prompt and went above and beyond. Highly recommend.
Sew 2 small cushion covers from left over upholstery material I have
$50
Sherwood QLD, Australia
23rd Aug 2025
Simple sewing task to make 2 small cushion covers , no zip needed. I have the 2 inserts and upholstery fabric, as shown in pics.
Quote for sewing elastic of bucket hats
$9,000
Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia
17th Jun 2025
555 hats to be done Elastic
Replace 13 buttons on a denim jacket
$25
The Gap, Queensland
3rd Jun 2025
Replace 13 buttons on a denim jacket. Easy sewing task.
Replace front zippers on 2 motorcycle jackets.
$100
The Gap QLD, Australia
14th May 2025
Youll need a pretty robust machine. One jacket is leather and the other a heavy synthetic.
Experienced tailor or fashion manufacturer
$200
Keperra QLD, Australia
4th May 2025
Make a small run of shorts from a pattern
Sewing magnets into car blackout curtains
$60
Jindalee QLD, Australia
24th Feb 2025
I have blackout reflective screens in a campervan .Need some more magnets sewn into the edge to better secure to window frame.I have all materials
Sewing machine maintenance
$150
St Lucia QLD, Australia
24th Jan 2025
Sewing machine maintenance
Sew my formal dress
$600
Indooroopilly QLD, Australia
3rd Jan 2025
I need a ballgown style dress for my school formal
Industrial sewing machine service
$200
Brookfield QLD, Australia
1st Jan 2025
Need machine looked at and serviced