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Very quick ! Followed instructions Great communication Patient and highly recommend Thanks Sumra !

Knit or sewer

$80

Polite, friendly and professional - thanks! Definitely will come back to John in the future!

Pick up and drop off sewing machine

$50

On time, easy to deal with and a professional quality job

Sewing - Zipper into a woollen sweater

$80

Sumra is amazing! Will continue to use her for future alterations. Communication and speed is perfect 🙌🏼 thank you so much.

Clothing needing tailoring

$50

Thanks Sue. Done quickly and professionally. Would definitely recommend

Curtain Sewing

$100

Lovely work on sewing the napkins, thank you!

Sewing 🧵 machinist - 10 Table Napkins

$80

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$50

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$80

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$140

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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 Brisbane

Pattern making + sewing

$200

West End QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

i need a pattern made of an existing skirt and then for a new skirt to be sewn with the pattern. west end based

Tutoring with pattern making and sewing

$60

Kelvin Grove QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Advice with sewing and pattern-making as projects arise. Ideally someone with experience in the industry.

Teach me how to sew

$100

Windsor QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Teach me how to see with sewing machine.

Seamstress / Sewer for Custom Label Setup

$20

Brisbane QLD, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Hi! I’m looking for someone to help set up custom labels and markings for our short-stay apartments We need help finding the best options: 1. Custom Sewn Labels -With our brand logo -Suitable for towels and linen -Ideally durable and suitable for frequent washing 2. Custom Stamps / Codes -Ability to customise codes (e.g. 3301 #Q or SP1503 #1) -Used for identifying which apartment the linen belongs to Please let me know your quotes and how long you can do the work for multiple linens and towels.

Industrial sewing machine mechanic

$100

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Looking for experienced industrial sewing machine mechanic to service Juki sewing machine

Sew napkins

$300

Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Sew 60 of 50x50cm linen viscose napkins with mitred corners. Pre washed fabric supplied and will need to organise pick up or drop off

Sew and overlock a small towel with elastic to a design. Make 10.

$150

Brisbane QLD, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Hi there I am seeking the creation of a small hand towel with elastic sewn onto it. I have the fabric, elastic and the pattern. Overlocking is needed.

Jean was great to work with! Working together again

Measure & sew a custom couch protector

$150

Windsor QLD, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Measure a leather couch. Provide detailed measurements for fabric purchase (I’ll provide the fabric). Sew custom couch cover to protect against cat claws. Approx measurements: 2500mm long, 880mm height, 1160mm chase length, 1130mm chase deep, 560mm couch depth. Right hand chase couch.

Make a bag strap into a waist bag strap by sewing a buckle on it

$20

Fortitude Valley QLD, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Make the pictured bag strap into a waist bag strap with high quality buckle. I can pay for the buckle if you recommend one. The bag strap is arriving online at the start of next week.

Alter my dinner suit

$100

Wooloowin QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Im attending a black tie wedding and need to adjust the waist on my pants. The hem should be ok. The dinner jacket could do with a little bit let out on both sides. Just not sure if there’s enough spare fabric in the waist?

Sewing teacher for learning to sew

$70

Bulimba QLD, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Location - Bulimba Hi there, I am looking for an experienced and skilled sewing teacher that can teach me sewing and pattern making. I have a sewing machine and would like for the teacher to come to the house on weekly or fortnightly basis. After learning the basics there are couple of projects that I would like help with completing. Location - Bulimba

I was able to organise sewing lessons with ease, Nina is very easy to communicate with. She has recommended how to prepare for the first lesson and has went over a lot of details on how to use my sewing machine during the lesson. I have enjoyed learning from her and recommend her services.

Alter 2 jackets and 1 pair of pants

$80

Newstead QLD, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Alter 2 x suit jackets. Length needs altered and both need taken in. One also needs a fastener button put on it. Shorten 1 x pair of pants. I can travel to you if local

Replace zipper in leather jacket

$100

Brisbane QLD, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Large metal zipper on leather jacket

Crochet me a jacket

$200

Kangaroo Point QLD, Australia

17th Feb 2026

I would like a waist jacket and a jacket made for a friend of mine. I would like them to be made using aboriginal colours Red,Yellow, Black I’ve added some photos so you get what I mean. Flexible on time just want them to be made well

Easy sewing job... 18 x scarf edges run through over locker or hemmed.

$50

Kangaroo Point QLD, Australia

6th Feb 2026

I have 18 x scarves that need the long edges overlocked. Straight lines and fairly simple.

Lovely to work with, super efficient. Thankyou very much!

Someone to dress in a dog suit for a store opening

$120

Spring Hill QLD, Australia

5th Feb 2026

Opening a pet store in Spring Hill Brisbane. Need someone to dress in a dog suit for our store opening. An interactive job working with customers

Sew 5 1x1m fitted square coach covers

$30

Norman Park QLD, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Sew fitted couch covers like the below

Alterations to a pair of suit pants

$35

Newstead QLD 4006, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

In need of alterations to a pair of suit pants to be measured and picked up from our gasworks office before 3pm Thursday 5th Feb for pickup for event on Wednesday 11th Feb. This is for our CEO.

Take in some swimmers- sewing

$50

Newmarket QLD, Australia

17th Dec 2025

I have a swimmer skirt that is too big and needs to be taken in

Thanks heaps for the alterations

Sewing task- new cushion covers in van

$80

Ashgrove QLD, Australia

8th Oct 2025

I am happy to pick up the finished product and purchase the fabric. Looking for someone to sew the cushions and put a zip on them. Couches are pictured

So happy with the result of the cushion upholstery for my van!! Amazing sewing skills . Will be coming back to get my curtains done next 😀