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Excellent service and results.

Sewing/tailoring - two pairs of jeans

$65

Very friendly and so helpful. Excited to work with her. Thanks Ella xo

Seamstress and tailoring services

$50

Perfect work.

Tailor or alteration

$50

Sue did a wonderful job and was a delight to meet and deal with!

I need seamstress and tailoring services

$80

Convenient, excellent and fast service. Thanks Sam!

Sewing/Tailoring repair

$50

Did an awesome job with our curtain alternation, very professionally done! Thank you Jess

Alter / tailor my curtains

$60

low

$40

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$60

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$100

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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.

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

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

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  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. 

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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.

And when you book your clothes tailor on 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

Most tailoring work includes altering 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

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

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. 

Your Tasker brings the supplies, takes your measurements and requests (or in the case of made-to-measure, lets you choose a pattern), and assists 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

Tailoring a suit

$50

Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia

18th Mar 2024

I have a suit I really like which I bought years ago. Since then I've lost weight and it doesn't fit me as well. I'd like someone to help make it slimmer for me now. There's also a second suit I'd like altered but that's optional Suit 1 (the main one): blazer and 2 pairs of slacks. Matching Suit 2: blazer and 1 pair of slacks. Not matching

Tailor my trousers

$30

Northgate QLD, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Hi, length shortening of my 2 trousers. Too long for me. A

Mobile seamstress/tailor

$300

Deakin ACT, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Looking for a mobile seamstress/tailor to adjust the position a collar button on 20 business shirts. Must be high quality

Make 2 tailored leather cushions; leather supplied

$200

Brisbane QLD, Australia

14th Mar 2024

Make 2 leather cushions shaped for a camel stool

Jacket tailoring and other tailoring requirements.

$100

Malvern East VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2024

I need the following items tailoring/repairing: 1. A pair of jeans shortening 2. A shirt-jacket tailored for a closer fit 3. A chambray shirt tailoring 4. 2 buttons re-added to a pair of suit trousers Ideally, you will be close to Malvern East so I can drop the items off and have them measured etc.

Tailor a suit

$100

Mooloolaba QLD, Australia

8th Mar 2024

I have a suit that needs tailoring. Pants and jacket both need doing before Thursday

Great job tailoring my suit. Super fast and reasonably well priced

Tailor 3 skirts and a dress

$120

Wolli Creek NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2024

Take 3 skirts in at the waist and take One dress in at the waist and hem the bottom

Tailor shirt

$30

Macquarie Park NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2024

Tailor my shirt to be slimmer and arm length shorter and sleeves tighter

Help tailor my clothes

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Hello, I have quite a few garments that are poor fitting at the moment and rather than discard them, I would prefer to alter them to make a better fit. Items include: Dresses, jeans and more. Since I have quite a few items I would like to hire someone for a few hours at an hourly rate so that I can make a bulk alteration as opposed to several individual quotes. Many thanks, Sky

Seamstress -Satin bridesmaid dress tailored

$150

Summer Hill NSW, Australia

22nd Feb 2024

I have a satin Azazi bridesmaid dress that I need tailored and shaped. It is currently far too big and shapeless. I leave for the wedding on 1 March 2024.

Tailor / Seamstress / Capable of alterations

$5

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

22nd Feb 2024

Someone with capable sewing skills as needed to help with alterations for mardi gras costumes. Alterations need to be done on pre-bought shorts and woman's tops to make them more fitted for the event. Basically just taking in the length of the shorts for certain people and making them a little more fitted. Roughly over 20-30 garments (shorts and boxing robes probably need alterations. Need to be based close the survey hills. $25 per item not hour.

Harry was absolutely amazing. He was able to turn up last minute when we needed help with around 10 to 15 alterations on costumes for Mardi Gras. Everyone was extremely happy with his work and how he fitted the costumes perfectly to each participant. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing tailor/alterator/seamstress.

Tailoring suit jacket

$50

Kingsville VIC 3012, Australia

21st Feb 2024

Need suit jacket sleeve shortened a little and pants hemmed

Trousers tailored

$15

Brunswick VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2024

Light material (linen-ish) trousers taken up by an inch or so at the bottom of each leg. In/near Brunswick preferred!

Sara was incredibly efficient, friendly, and punctual. Tailored my trousers perfectly — will definitely be going back to her!

Dress tailored

$30

Albany Creek QLD, Australia

20th Feb 2024

I have a dress that I would like to hem from maxi to midi length

Tailor alternation on 2 dress

$50

Dandenong VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2024

Looking for someone tailor for alteration on my dress as its too long and needs to shortened. Must be around dandenong area or surrounding to my place to do the alternation on the dress. I have 2 dresses that need to be done at same length. Location: Dandenong

Tailor pants

$30

Bowen Hills QLD, Australia

19th Feb 2024

Hi there, I need help to tailor 2 pairs of jeans and 1 pair of trousers to make the waist fit.

Sewer / seamstress / tailor

$50

Holland Park QLD, Australia

22nd Jan 2024

Just bought a campervan and I’m looking for someone good with a sewing machine who can make me some curtains to fit in the van. I have the measurements and fabric already -‘I don’t need fastenings, curtain rods or brackets etc. 5 windows in total photographed in the same order as listed below - (1 & 2) x2 small framed side windows (3) 1 front to section off driver seats (4) 1 back and (5) 1 on sliding side door. 3 of the photos (1,2 & 3) show wooden dowels I will hang the curtains from, the other 2 doors are magnetetic under the gret felt so I’m just in the process of figuring that out - maybe sewing magnets into the top hem. Measurements are as follows: (1&2) 140 W x 48 L (3) 120 W x 90 L (4) 135 W x 70 L (5) 120 W x 120 L - Due date: Flexible

Lynette made some curtains for my campervan and I love them. She provided expertise advice and helped me with elements of the task I was unsure about. Would highly recommend, thanks Lynette!

Tailoring sheers

$100

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

29th Nov 2023

I have three sheers that need tailoring to fit my new windows: Window One: Drop needs tailoring to 2035mm including a 40mm hem. Window Two: Drop needs tailoring to 2040mm including a 40mm hem. Window Three: Drop needs tailoring to 2350mm including a 40mm hem. 3600mm sheer needs cutting into two 1780mm sheers, with a 10mm hem on the cut ends. We do not want curtain tape used, must be stitched. - Due date: Before Saturday, 2 December 2023

Great service thank you

Suit tailoring

$100

Coopers Plains QLD, Australia

25th Nov 2023

3 full suits need leg hems up , sleeves shortened, 4 shirts to have buttons taken in on sleeves - Due date: Flexible

Thanks for the great work !!

Dress tailored - shortened

$100

Brompton SA, Australia

24th Oct 2023

Looking for an experienced seamstress/tailor to come to my home, so I can try on the dress, have it pinned to length (please provide pins) and then to have the hem shortened on the dress and dropped back off to my home. Needs to be completed by 1 Nov. - Due date: Before 01 November 2023

Fantastic tailoring work with a tricky shortening of a dress. Great communication as well. Highly recommend