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Cut and sew silk Bedspread

$350

Judith did any amazing sewing task for me. Just so pleased! I’m looking for more things to have her work on for me. Very great at communicating and super pleasant kind and accommodating! Could not recommend highly enough Look no further

Sew - straight x2 sides of flat fabric

$60

Laura did an awesome job at fixing my leather jacket, couldn't be happier with the result and she was extremely easy to communicate with.

Fix my leather jacket

$50

Was punctual, excellent communication and did a great job. Would highly recommend. Thank you!

Tailor school pants

$50

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

Sheer Curtain Sewing

$300

Thank you for the great job! Very prompt and lovely to deal with :)

Very simple sewing job

$200

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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.

  5. Review their quotes as well as their customer ratings.

  6. Once you find a Tasker you like, tap to confirm your appointment.

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

Suit alterations

$200

Edithvale VIC, Australia

2nd May 2026

I’ve got a 4 pairs of pants that need the waist taken in, and a couple where the ankle hem/stitching has come undone at the ankle

Dog bed cover alternation / tailoring

$80

Pyrmont, New South Wales

2nd May 2026

I’d like to get my dog’s dog bed cover (only the cover, not the bed) altered - make its width and length each longer for 15cm as I brought it too small. It’s a very standard dog bed cover as pictured and attached with Velcro , while I don’t have the fabric, any similar fabric would work. Please set me your similar previous work if you are happy to take the task :)

Get clothes tailored

$80

St Kilda VIC, Australia

2nd May 2026

Looking to have 3 skirts get taken up, and one also tightened. Satin is a tricky material to sew so I’m looking for someone who can carefully do the job, and a preference for someone who can pick up and return the clothes to my home. Pretty standard satin skirts, but third one (not pictured) which I want shortened AND tightened has a more flowy edge. Will provide picture if required. So alterations would be: - satin skirts 1 &2 (different colours of browny grey one pictured) shortened - satin skirt 3 - shortened and taken in (to be tighter)

Taking in a skirt (sewing)

$25

Runaway Bay QLD, Australia

1st May 2026

I have a long skirt I need taking in so it fits me properly. Need it for Monday

Industrial sewing, simple job through nylon webbing

$300

Unanderra NSW, Australia

1st May 2026

- Reinforcing nylon webbing straps to a small pouch (they are already sewn but not strong enough) - A decent quality sewing machine will be needed - 100 pouches to start with (red lines on image represent where reinforcement stitching is needed)

Industrial sewing machine service

$100

Greensborough VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Knee lift not working, manual lift is

I need someone to sew a custom dog costume

$50

St Clair NSW 2759, Australia

30th Apr 2026

I am looking for a local dressmaker or costume designer to create a custom dragon outfit for my dog’s upcoming event. The costume should be clearly distinguishable as a dragon rather than a dinosaur, featuring a scale like pattern, back spikes and a tail. I would also like a matching hat designed with slits so my dog’s ears can fit through comfortably. While I am primarily interested in red, green or black, I am open to other color suggestions. Most importantly, I am seeking someone located in St Clair, St Marys, Mt Druitt, Penrith or Glenmore Park who can perform an in person fitting to ensure the costume is perfectly sized and comfortable for my dog. Neck 26 cm 10 to 12 inches Chest 40 cm 15 inches Length 34-38 cm 13.3-14.9 inches Waist 34 cm 12.20 inches

Soft furnishings maker — sew prototype fitted cover for headboard

$500

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

30th Apr 2026

Price TBC based on conversation - Hi! I'm prototyping a new homeware product and I'm looking for an experienced soft furnishings maker or sample machinist to come to my home in Bondi and help me sew the first sample together. The piece is a fitted, shaped fabric cover with contrast piping along the front seam and fabric ties at the back. Think of it as a tailored slipcover. It needs to pull taut over a padded form, fit snugly, and finish cleanly. The padded foam to fit against Fabric (for the test sample) Piping cord, thread, and ties material What I need from you: Experience with fitted slipcovers, ottoman covers, or piped cushion covers or larger upholstery pieces like headboards Your own sewing machine The day will look like: Measure and pattern the form Cut and sew a first cover in fabric Adjust the pattern based on fit This is a creative collaborative project, not piecework — I'm looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving and sample development and is open minded. If it goes well, there may be more sample work as the range develops. Please share a few examples of past work in your reply, especially anything with piping, fitted covers Budget: Open to fair quotes — please include hourly or day rate. Location: Bondi Sydney Timing: Flexible — happy to work around your schedule, weekday or weekend

Need suit pants taken up

$15

Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

26th Apr 2026

Recently bought suit pants but they are too long and I need them taken up please. Happy for pick up or delivery.

Amazing work on bringing up my suit pants to a good length. Highly recommend!

Patches Sewn

$50

Hackett ACT 2602, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Rebooking task between Madelaine and Faiqa

Extremely helpful for a a tricky task at last minute. Her work is always fantastic and she communicates well.

Sew Clips onto a weft to turn into clip ins

$30

Rosebery NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2026

I have a Weft hair extensions that I need turned into clip ins. I have clips ready, they just need to be sewed on

Lovely girl, did an amazing job, very happy!!

Looking for private sewing lessons!

$50

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2026

I’m looking for someone who can take the time to help me learn how to sew. I know a few of the basics… but I really want to nail them. Ideally someone who’s available the same day and time each week! I’d love to learn how to sew scrunchies, underwear, make up bags etc and rolled hem.. as well as doing it straight! I have an Elna machine

Thank you so much for my sewing lesson! I had so much fun! My first scrunchie 😻

Sew Velcro Border onto Blackout Fabric (2 Panels) – Example Provided

$50

Tarneit VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Hi there, I’m looking for someone with a sewing machine to make up 2 blackout window covers. I’ve attached a photo of an existing one I already have — I’d like the same style made for my lounge windows. Basically just copying the one in the photo. Details: - 2 x panels - Each approx. 815mm (W) x 1115mm (H) - Blackout fabric with Velcro sewn around all edges What I need: - Cut fabric to size - Sew Velcro (loop side) neatly around all edges - Strong, clean stitching Materials: - I can supply fabric + Velcro OR - Happy for you to include materials in your quote Budget: - Simple sewing job — looking for a reasonable price Location: -Tarneit, VIC Notes: - I will install it myself - Doesn’t need to be fancy, just neat and effective - Main goal is to block out light completely Thanks!

Very happy with Lill. She understood the requirements and delivered the finished product with flawless workmanship. Recommended to all. A+

Jacket pocket needs to be fixed

$20

Maiden Gully VIC 3551, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

I’m looking for someone to repair a small rip in the pocket of my jacket. The damage is minor and should be a straightforward sewing job.

Completed the job as required but the standard of the finished product was not great. I have had to take it to be professionally completed.

Teach a child and parent how to use a sewing machine 13th,17th April

$240

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Description: Looking for someone patient and experienced with sewing to teach one child and her father how to use a sewing machine during the school holidays. Details: Dates: Monday 13 April and Friday 17 April Time: 3 hours each day Students: 1 child and 1 adult Sewing machine model: Brother FS60X Rate: $40 per hour Total : $240 We are looking for someone who can come in person and give them a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to using the sewing machine safely and confidently. The sessions would ideally cover: basic machine setup safety and how to use it properly threading and simple stitches helping them complete a simple beginner project if possible Please get in touch if you have experience teaching beginners or children, and are confident using sewing machines.

Samantha is organised, detail-oriented, and very easy to work with.She communicates clearly, puts strong effort into her work, and is always attentive and prepared. She is also a genuinely great person to work with. We really enjoyed working with her and look forward to continuing.

Seamstress/Tailor for hemming curtains

$50

Cairns QLD, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Seamstress/Tailor to hem 12 curtains to length, 6sheer, 6 rubber-backed. I had used the iron on hemming tape but its not holding (or toddler-proof).

Lisa is quick, efficient, and takes pride in her work. She communicates well and will apprise you of issues and offer practical solutions as soon as she is aware of any. I am grateful to have had Lisa as my Airtasker and if I have any works in the future I will happily use her services again.

TEDDY REPAIR / SEWING

$80

Rosanna VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Our sons Jelly Cat teddy needs repairs See photos Happy to deliver for repairs

Very happy with my repairs!

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!

Sewing fabric

$50

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Swing two pieces of fabric together and edge the outside edges - 2x40cmx250cm

Clear and friendly communication, quick turnaround - completed work as requested

Sewing machine tutorial

$100

Bradbury NSW 2560, Australia

10th Mar 2026

I need someone to come to my place to give me a half hour set up tutorial of a brother sewing machine model number Lx27NT. I've tried several times and just can't wrap my head around the instructions so I think to be physically shown would be of benefit.

Jade was fantastic wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services .very happy with out come