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Absolutely fantastic! She was quick, easy to work with and knew her stuff. Would happily hire again

Sewing job/ Material over-locked

$80

Laila was great, she taught me everything about my machine so that I’m ready to go, learnt so much in 90min, best thing I’ve done since I got the machine! Great communication. Highly recommended. Thanks Laila!

Sewing lesson

$50

Amazing work and great communication.

Seamstress to help with alterations/mending/sewing

$25

Beautiful work. Highly recommend for alterations or complex jobs like I had for her. Thank you 🙏😊

Looking for an experienced seamstress to sew on appliques to a suit

$75

Thank you for the great help

Sewing Tailor cover three cushions

$100

Amazing service thank you 😊

Sewing cushion covers

$120

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$90

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$150

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Why hire a local tailor nearby through Airtasker?

Tailoring your clothes is a great investment. A well-fitting shirt or suit can spell the difference between drab or fab and give you the confidence boost that you need. But, going to a tailor shop or searching for tailors & alterations near your house can be time-consuming. And that’s before you go through measuring and fitting! But with Airtasker, finding and booking a tailor in your area takes only a few minutes.

When you request a tailor on our platform, you get to specify the location for your appointment. No need to go to a shop after work or on the weekend! Just have a Tasker drop by your home or office. You also get to specify the details of the task and your budget - this way, you avoid any overpriced fees, and you only pay for what you need.

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First, turn the pants inside-out and try them on. Use tailor’s chalk and pins to mark how much fabric you want to take in. Sew on top of the original seam then gradually turn the stitch towards your marks. Then, try on the jeans, cut the seam allowance, and zigzag the edges, so they don’t fray. If the jeans gape at the waistband, pinch the fabric, pin it into place, and stitch two darts on top of your back pockets.

It depends on what you want to be tailored. If you want to let the hems down or shorten the coat or sleeves, your tailor can usually do that for you. But, your local tailor can’t change anything around the shoulders. If a coat has gotten too tight around your shoulders, it’s best to trade it in for a new one.

If you're deciding on a coat style, check out this guide on double-breasted vs single-breasted coats to learn which style is best for you.

Tailors can’t:

  • Take more than 5 centimetres out of your jeans’ centre seam

  • Make a garment one size larger or two sizes smaller

  • Adjust shoulder pads or structure in a jacket or coat

  • Change the button profile or lapels of a jacket

  • Let out the seams or hems of garments made from silk, linen, or cotton

You can book a rated & reviewed tailor right here on Airtasker! To start:

  1. Tap the “Post a task” button and fill out the form.

  2. Don’t forget to include the details of the garment you want to alter or create.

  3. Indicate your location and budget as well.

  4. Tap “Get quotes” and wait for offers from nearby Taskers.

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When you first meet with your tailor, you can ask to see their previous pieces. Then, you can ask if the proposed cut, style, and cloth will meet your aesthetic and practical needs. Don’t forget to ask your tailor for a timeline, especially if you’re preparing for a wedding. You’ll also want to make sure that there is enough time for fittings, and that your tailor knows whether you’re at a steady weight or are currently dieting.

Alterations can take anywhere from 3 days to a whole week, depending on how busy your tailor is. If you’re rushing to get ready for a special occasion (say, a wedding or an office party), you might want to consider booking Taskers to help you out with events. While you might not be able to rush a highly-rated, in-demand tailor, you can spend time managing the other to-dos of your event. 

The cost of hiring a tailor can range from $3 to $150. This depends on different factors, such as your location, the type of garment you have, and the alteration/adjustment you need. Get a more detailed breakdown of how much tailoring costs to set the right budget when hiring a Tasker on our platform. 

Tailoring is all about creating or customising clothing to fit you perfectly, whether by making significant adjustments or crafting a garment from scratch. Alterations, on the other hand, focus on smaller tweaks to improve the fit of existing clothing, such as hemming trousers or taking in a dress.

Both options can help refine your look, but tailoring offers a more bespoke and personalised approach. Learn more about the difference between alterations and tailoring to find the best fit for your needs.

In Australia, hemming a pair of pants typically costs between $15 and $40. Prices may vary based on factors like fabric type, stitching style, and tailor expertise. For the best rates and service, compare offers from local Taskers on Airtasker.

If you need other alterations services, check out our Clothing Alterations Cost Guide to set the right budget when booking a Tasker.

Yes, some tailors offer same-day suit tailoring near you, but it depends on the complexity of the alterations and the Tasker's availability. Simple adjustments like hemming pants or taking in a jacket slightly may be completed within a few hours, while more complex alterations could take longer. To ensure availability, it’s best to check with local tailors on Airtasker and discuss your specific needs before booking a task.

If you need an idea on rates for suit tailoring, you can refer to this Suit Alterations Cost guide

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

Sewing neck labels into T-shirts

$10

Geebung QLD, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Wanting someone to help with the task of unpicking stitching, removing current label, then sewing in a new one. My small business is growing and needing some tasks taken off my hands. Can be a once off or ongoing (preferred). I have 300+ tees currently but order more weekly. Pay = $1.20 per tee completed. The first few might take a bit to work out but once you get into it it’s super easy and takes 1-2mins to complete one. Beginner friendly - simple unstitching then sewing straight line!! Experience in sewing preferred.

Sewing machine maitenance

$100

Pinjarra WA, Australia

25th Oct 2025

My Juki DX7 is overdue for maintenance. It is not stitching properly. I’ve removed lint, re-threaded, put in a new needle, adjusted tension - to no avail.

Tailoring alteration of 2 blazer sleeves & 3 trouser lengths

$120

Zetland NSW, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Require alteration of 2 blazer sleeves: shortening of cuff 3 trousers: shortening length

Need men’s suit pants altered

$20

Miranda NSW 2228, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Need men’s suit pants altered, we need the legs let out from the knee down as they grab on the calves. Waist was previously run in but now it’s too small so needs to be let out

Sew shorts

$30

Seawinds Ward VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Sew shorts back together

Sew new couch cover x2 for my couch from existing fabric

$100

Bronte NSW 2024, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I have two couch covers that I don’t love the shape of. Hoping to bring new life to my couch by re-sewing in a square shape I can provide the fabric & insert. Just need someone to sew. Final size will be approx 60cm x 60cm

Seamstress to sew my graduation dress

$100

Brisbane QLD, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I haven’t decided on a graduation dress design or style yet, but I’m seeking an experienced seamstress to help with sewing my graduation dress. I’m just putting a random price in but please send through your pricing and quotes I have rough ideas of what designs and ideas but I can’t really decide.

Change two zips - one in a jump suit and one in a dress

$50

Tumbi Umbi NSW, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I need two zips replaced, one in a jumpsuit and one in a dress

Sheer Curtain Sewing

$300

Adelaide CBD SA 5000, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Need 2 sheer curtains hemmed and rod pocket on the top. Complex job. Expensive fabric. Must be very experienced with the right equipment. This is not a basic job. Looking for premium, no compromises work.

Outstanding, professional work on my sheer curtains. Very talented! Thank you

Heavy metal battle vest, patches sewn on and strengthen

$200

Turramurra NSW, Australia

15th Oct 2025

I stripped my heavy metal battle vest of its patches and would like someone skilled in sewing to patch them on, when I stripped them there are little holes from previous patches so would like it strengthened so it can survive the mosh and it wont tear or have patches come off Would also like the edges of the arm holes frayed aswell as a flannel lining or red bandanna lining preferably inside the jacket, also want all the pockets functional including the ones on the inside aswell as a secret deep pocket on the inside of the vest Have shown where I would like the patches to go but am not fussed on the placement of them just certain would prefer to go in the front and the other few on the back I have provided two pictures of what I am eventually building the vest upto

Excellent in communication and did exceeded my expectations

Sewing Consultant for Custom Product Alterations

$250

South Yarra VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Seeking an experienced sewing expert for a 1-hour in-person consultation at your workshop or studio. I’d like to review several products and explore modification and customisation options, understand techniques, processes, and limitations, and see the equipment you use. Ideally, you also have capacity for small batch alterations or local contacts who can assist.

Fantastic will work with again. Very knowledgeable and gave thorough advice.

Looking for an experienced seamstress to sew on appliques to a suit

$75

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Looking for an experienced seamstress to sew on appliques to a suit jacket. We will provide materials (my wife is a milliner and has all the needles and thread you'll need). Estimate 2 hours. Please do it at our apartment in Potts Point (near Kings Cross Station).

Beautiful work. Highly recommend for alterations or complex jobs like I had for her. Thank you 🙏😊

3 sewing jobs - alterations and sewing new cusion covers

$90

Grange SA, Australia

6th Oct 2025

I have 3 sewing jobs to be completed - hopefully nothing too complex :) - Create covers for 4 cusions (will supply zippers / fabric) - can provide existing covers for dimensions - Repair jumper holes - happy for this to be small / obvious repairs - Resew sean for cat bed - just to make sure it doesn't split! I'm based at Grange - so can travel or mail to you .

Beautiful work! Cushion covers are wonderfully made and the jumper repairs looks so cool! Kathryn is very skilled and was so lovely throughout, keeping me updated. Thank you so much - delighted with everything :-)

Tailoring a dress

$150

Brisbane QLD, Australia

24th Sep 2025

Hello :) Shoulders and sides needing to be taken in. The length of the dress to be shortened.

Thank you for your efforts Stephanie! :)

7 boxes + the suitcases + the mattress

$233

Wentworth Point NSW, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

Hey there! It would be a pleasure to help you :) 🙌 2 experienced and strong men 💪 🚐 Toyota Hiace Van 🛠️ Essential equipment: trolley, dolly, protective blankets, and tools No hidden fees, my offer covered the call-out fee and 1 hour of work! Extra time will be charged at 💲33 per ⏰15 mins only if needed. Moving Super heavy items (+100 kg) has to be discussed before Get ready for a smooth and stress-free moving experience. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Let’s get moving! Have a great day! - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K5TNGZPAP80SB7BWVYR6VREC

very good guys thanks so much

Industrial Sewing or strong machine

$5

Davidson NSW 2085, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Looking for someone who has good Sewing skills and wants full time work with a new product that is launching in October. Demand is bigger than we thought so would be great to have a company who wants to bid for this work. Must be in Sydney Rolls of materials would be supplied for Sewing, along with detailed pattern to follow. Price to be discussed per quantity. Looking forward to those interested.

Great conversation

Sewing/hemming large piece of fabric

$100

Fisher ACT, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Hemming a large piece of satin fabric that will be used to drape over a four poster bed as a canopy. Fabric is 1.5m x 6.5m. The hem needs to be a rolled hem or similar as the inside of the fabric will also be showing. See picture for example of how fabric will drape over the bed frame. Pictures of fabric also provided.

Katherine was terrific to deal with. She was great at communicating how we could get the result I was after, giving me confidence at every stage. Katherine shared photos of different ways the fabric could be finished and clearly explained the options - this was very useful as I know next to nothing about sewing! Overall it was a positive experience and beautiful result.

Sew my couch repairs

$40

Brunswick VIC, Australia

27th Aug 2025

I have a slit in my couch that needs stitching back together

Great. Punctual. Did an amazing job fixing my couch!

Sewing pillows

$80

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

26th Aug 2025

Hi I have some material I bought that I want made into cushions - can drop material to you. Maybe 2-3 regular cushions.

Amazing work. Highly recommend

Sewing bed sheets

$50

Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia

20th Aug 2025

Recently bought 6 flat bed sheets to cover walls in my garage, need them to be sewn up to create a pocket to hang them on a curtain rod offer is for the 6 of them.

Dropped my Project in the Evening, been ready the next morning ! Amazing professional work! Would recommend 100% !!! Thanks Amber.