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Clothing tailor dressmaker

$100

Extremely quick and convenient, Lynette came to my place to check the job out and bring back my dress, she's done a super job with the fabric I gave her, and I am very happy with the results, can certainly recommend

Sew new dress with fabric bought, using existing dress as the model

$150

Very good workmanship !

Sewing Machinist / dress maker

$200

Becky did an amazing job ! Everything is perfectly done as I wanted. I'm so happy with your work. Thank you Becky !

Sew cushion covers

$80

Becky was lovely to communicate with and got the job done super quick! Love my new couch covers.

Sew new couch covers

$100

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$50

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$80

high

$142

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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

Pant alteration - Need suit pants taken up

$50

Paddington QLD, Australia

24th Oct 2026

Looking to get my suit pants taken up as they are too long

Sewing, Seamstress, Tailor Custom Bulk Alteration

$1,000

Brisbane CBD QLD 4000, Australia

24th Oct 2026

200 shirts! need some fabric sewen to every single one. Budget inclusive of sample trialing and 200 shirts completed in one style. There is a "cheeky" graphic on the merchandise, you'll need to be comfortable with this if you're going to sew fabric to hundreds of them. More info below ⬇️ The specifics: there will be a 2d fictional character on the shirt. The fabric sewen to it will act as a 3d element covering part of its body. It will need to be sewen in such a way where the fabric can be "pulled to the side", revealing the character underneath, specifically to look like undergarments, cut in a way to match it's styalised body/position. We're looking at a combination of shirt sizes (max of 200 for this initial job). The fabric shouldnt cover more than a 14 x 14cm area? I will be looking for someone that I can contact for ongoing projects!! I would like to consult you on the practicalities of actually attaching the fabric in a way that works for it's intended purpose before I print the design out in bulk for you to sew. Please see image. Fabric: i will pay for the fabric. If you can help me source it / pick it out that would be appreciated!! To get the bulk order, it can take me up to 4 weeks. So I'm reaching out a little in advance!

Need a seamstress to sew and un-sew a few pieces…

$60

West End QLD 4101, Australia

23rd Oct 2026

Need a few items sewn and unthreaded on a denim jacket

Alter Lululemon jacket, take in waist only

$45

South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

18th Oct 2026

I have a Lululemon hooded Define jacket, Nulu stretch fabric. Need to take in the waist on both side seams, from underarm down to hem. Please leave bust, shoulders and sleeves as they are, only adjust the waist. This is stretch fabric, so stretch stitching is needed, regular straight stitch may snap. Please do not change the back panels of the jacket. Experience with activewear / lycra fabric preferred.

Sew/Create/Tailor Couch covers for 2 couches

$500

Wilston QLD 4051, Australia

12th Oct 2026

We are looking for someone to create a custom couch cover for 2 couches. This style - Elwood 3 Seater Couch from Nick Scali. Am negotiable on price. Ideally would be good to have someone come and measure and then fit the covers.

Learn basic sewing on a machine and by hand.

$50

Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

9th Oct 2026

I’m after someone to teach me how to sew, I have a basic sewing machine and supplies. I just want to learn the basics, machine set up and operation, hand sewing, different techniques ect I am flexible but do prefer nights.

Clothes Alterations (Sewing)

$30

Lutwyche QLD 4030, Australia

7th Oct 2026

Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone around Lutwyche or nearby who is confident with sewing and would be interested in doing occasional clothing alterations for me. Most of the alterations are fairly straightforward, for example: - shortening dresses, trousers or tops - changing long sleeves to short sleeves - shortening jeans while keeping the original hem - other simple adjustments as needed I’m hoping to find someone who enjoys sewing, perhaps sews from home or does alterations privately, and offers reasonable rates compared with commercial alteration shops. Good attention to detail and a neat finish are important to me, and if things work well there would likely be more items from time to time. I’m happy to bring the clothes to you if you’re reasonably close to Lutwyche. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please send me a message with a little about your sewing experience and, if possible, an idea of your usual pricing. Thank you! 😊

Tailor, clothing alterations

$80

Brisbane QLD 4169, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Basic Suit tailoring: Shorten the pants hem Take in the pants waist Shorten the jacket sleeves

Sew 1 x cushion - fabric supplied

$50

South Bank QLD, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Hi! I’m looking for someone to sew one simple lumbar cushion cover from fabric that I will provide. Dimensions: 55 cm wide × 35 cm tall Fabric: corduroy (I will supply) Style: simple rectangular cover, no piping Closure: concealed/invisible zip along the bottom edge Quantity: 1 cover only I will be hand-painting the artwork onto the finished cover, so I just need the sewing done neatly and simply. I’m located in South Brisbane and can drop the fabric off. Ideally looking for someone who can complete it quickly, as I’m hoping to paint it soon. Please let me know your price and earliest turnaround. 😊

Laura was wonderful to work with - she completed the task quickly and to a high quality. Recommended ☺️

60 ish, scout badges removed from scout blanket and sewn on to new .

$100

Morningside QLD 4170, Australia

4th Oct 2026

I have an old scout blanket, I would like to replace the old blanket. I have purchased the new blanket, I would like the old badges sewn onto the new blanket. There are around 60 -80 badges. All shapes and sizes. This has enormous sentimental value for me. I am away for work during the week... So it can either be picked up during the week or I could drop it off on the weekend.. If you pick it up and drop it off, you will be compensated.

Suitcase zip repair

$25

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

26th Sep 2026

The zip slider doesn't work properly, it gets stuck or feels difficult to move along the zipper and the zipper also splits open after bein closed. Open for a reasonable negotiation.

Help sewing clinical gowns

$250

Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

24th Sep 2026

I have a roll of fabric that I need help with sewing into several clinical gowns for a medical practice

Tailor/hem a bridesmaid jumpsuit

$50

Brisbane QLD 4064, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

Take up and hem the pants length of the jumpsuit outfit . Material is chiffon like with double layering. I only need it taken up 2 inches

Amazing work ! Thank you Laas !

Kids sewing lessons

$50

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Looking for someone patient and fun to teach my 9yo daughter how to sew with a sewing machine

Sewing, dress strap needs repair

$30

West End QLD 4101, Australia

28th Aug 2026

I would really love to get my dress strap fixed! Just needs to be properly sewn back. Will suit someone with general sewing skills and a sewing machine (also could be hand sewn) + similar thread coloring. I can drop off item and pick it up within reasonable distance. Cheers!

Pina did an awesome job at fixing my favorite dress for me 🤩 Thank you Pina it looks perfect 👌

I need people who can sew simple garments

$35

Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

17th Aug 2026

Kimono style gowns. I supply the fabric, the paper pattern, the sample. You manufacture the garment. You must be able to supply on demand with no delays.

Sewing for small motorhome window covers

$180

West End QLD, Australia

31st Jul 2026

Custom Sewing Needed for Motorhome Oval Window Covers Hi there! I’m looking for someone to help sew a set of custom window covers for the small oval windows in my motorhome. I’ve got all the dimensions and I’ll provide the fabric and internal insulation material which is already made to size. What I’m looking for: • A foldable cover with a 20 mm perimeter for push-button fasteners (or similar). • The edge with integrated fasteners need to be a little oversize vs the window size so that the window latch can has room. • I’ll give you the internal pieces and show you how they fit in the van windows. If you have experience with this kind of sewing and are interested, please get in touch and we can discuss the details!

Danielle is great! Solved my very niche problem with ease and to a high standard. Highly recommend.

Suit alteration - Newstead

$80

Teneriffe QLD 4005, Australia

30th Jul 2026

We need two suits altered for our upcoming wedding. Full tailoring service.

Thank you. Great job.

Suit jacket alterations

$50

Alderley QLD 4051, Australia

14th Jul 2026

I need a suit altered - length of the suit taken up - sleeve also taken up Own tools required

Great!!!!! Thank you so much will be a frequent customer

Jacket alterations

$100

Red Hill QLD, Australia

13th Jul 2026

Hi there, Is anyone able to help with being able to do some jacket alterations (x3) with getting it slimmed down to fit? Currently to big