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Recent Tailors reviews in West Melbourne

Experienced and capable, and a friendly down to earth lady as well.

Some basic sewing, my fabric, in Werribee

$60

Good communication and quality of service that is on a timely manner. Happy with the service and would recommend to others

Sewing and alterations

$35

Gurpreet did a fantastic job putting a new zip in my motorcycle jacket, not an easy task considering how good adventure jackets are constructed. Thank you Gurpreet, I will definitely get you to do more work for me. Thank you.

A zipper replaced on a motorcycle jacket

$100

Thrilled with the repair work done by Jot! Great communication and a fast turn around. Would highly recommend!

Suit Jacket Stitching

$30

great finished product, well recommended

Cutting & sewing/stitching from a basic pattern

$40

Great Communication and work!

Pants sewing

$5

Average reviews for Tailors Services in West Melbourne

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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 West Melbourne

Sewing and craft

$100

Newport VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

am seeking to hire somebody with time and nimble fingers who can do some crafting for me before Thursday. I have a fishnet top and strips of foil, which need to be inserted and tied in each individual hole of the fishnet top all the way up to the shoulder seam on each arm. It is a fiddly job - I need to wear it to an event and have no time to get this done myself. Happy to drop it off and collect it if you’re relatively local to Newport. If not, we can coordinate the best way.

I am looking for a tutor for sewing as I have basic sewing skills

$25

Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

12th Mar 2026

To enhance my sewing skills

Tailoring for my cotton

$75

Albion VIC 3020, Australia

5th Mar 2026

I need to convert my fabric to the pant size for my measurements.

Digital Sewing Patterns

$150

Werribee VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Digital sewing pattern creation of the blue hair character, pants, jacket and top with full grading XXS to XXL, ready to print on A4 & A0 paper.

Punjabi suit sewing and alterations

$20

Tarneit VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Nil yet. Need to speak to her

Help finished sewing a dog bed diy project

$10

Point Cook VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I’m looking for help to finish the final assembly of a custom-made dog bed. Most of the prep work is already complete, including zips and flaps. The bed is rectangular with curved corners. The centre section holds a 7.5 cm foam insert (80 × 60 cm), with 20 cm bolsters around the edge. What the task involves: Pinning and aligning the top layer so it drops neatly over the foam section Sewing the foam section to the base Sewing the outer perimeter to complete the bed Working with bulky layers (I can assist where needed, to the best of my ability) Materials: Base: multiple layers of denim/Tencel (zips and flaps already installed) Top: Tencel fabric and plush fabric (currently separate, not joined) Cord channel around the outer edge for bolster support Requirements: Sewing machine capable of handling thick/bulky layers Suitable needle for heavy fabrics Location: I can bring the project to you (Point Cook or nearby), or you’re welcome to bring your machine to my place. I have a large work table available. Price: Open to offers. Happy to discuss based on experience and setup. If you’re confident sewing heavier projects and are comfortable with custom work, please get in touch.

Sew hidden pockets into dresses. Will supply material

$100

Hillside VIC 3037, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Need simple hidden pockets sewn into simple style dresses Happy to supply material if told most suitable material and amount needed.

Great service 5 star rating

Tailor sleeves on dress

$150

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

15th Jan 2026

Tailor dress - take in/alter sleeves. There’s too much material! Hoping for a more fitted fit with it coming up to my wrists. Happy to hear suggestions

Hem and Sew curtains

$80

Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340, Australia

9th Jan 2026

G'day I've got 6 curtain panels that needs the bottoms hemed and sewed. About 8m total. I've got hemming tape but no sewing machine

Great to work with! Very prompt and fantastic communication 👌

Sewing Teacher

$50

Eynesbury VIC 3338, Australia

6th Jan 2026

I want to learn how to sew. Need private lessons weekly on Fridays or Saturdays. Have sewing machine and overlocker already. $50 an hour for weekly lessons

Sewing alterations

$100

Footscray VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2025

I have linen look storage boxes that need a small adjustment.

Fix reverse lever on mechanical sewing machine

$70

Newport VIC 3015, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Sewing machine works yet the reverse lever does nothing i don’t see it change anything in the feed-dog area so I think it needs to be opened up and reconnected somewhere but I don’t know how to do so

Sew couch covers

$100

Truganina VIC, Australia

22nd Dec 2025

I need 5 couch cushions sewn for my modular. 3 small cushions and zips, 1 medium and 1 large. I have the fabric.

Tailoring hand required to stitch a sofa loose outfit

$10

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

13th Dec 2025

Looking for a tailor to stitch a loose outfit for a brand new 9 seater leather living.I do have new cloth ready to be stitched

Sew the crop top part of a two piece swim suit sewn

$80

Sunshine West, Victoria

1st Dec 2025

I have a bathing suit crop top that I need replicated from an existing piece (that is no longer available) in chlorine-resistant and preferably brightly coloured swimming Lycra. I am in Sunshine West but also travel regularly to Moonee Ponds so anywhere in that area works.

Sewing machine repairs

$100

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

9th Nov 2025

stirling sewing machine cotton breaks by needle

Stuck back stitch on a sewing machine, need repair

$50

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

9th Nov 2025

Back stitch mechanism stuck on a Brother TY400G sewing machine. Needs repairing

Sew Couch Covers – Material Provided

$400

Manor Lakes VIC, Australia

9th Nov 2025

I’m looking for someone to sew couch covers. All material will be provided, just need someone with sewing skills and the right equipment to complete the job neatly and professionally. Looking for something like the images below, Thanks

Men’s suit alterations

$50

Werribee VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2025

New suit, needs fitting both pant and jacket

Sewing Machine issue,

$30

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

My sewing machine has issue , the needle is not able to go in bottom to stitching the clothes , it is able to move a little bit but not able to go down for stitching .