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Perfect fit, friendly and fast service!

Alter/tailor pair of pants

$50

Conscientious, fast, and super lovely manner. Zeena went above and beyond and did a beautiful alteration, I’m very impressed. I would recommend her to anyone and will be using her skills again in the future for sure!

Tailor women’s pants

$50

Zeena was amazing! Super fast and exceptional work. Will definitely be using her services again!

Dressmaker / experienced sewer / tailor required

$100

Emma is brilliant! Friendly, efficient, and super talented.

Tailoring / seamstress work

$150

Thanks Zeena, very happy with the work you did on my shirt. I'd recommend her to anyone.

Need tailor to reduce t-shirt size

$40

Quick & efficient

Tailor to bring in dress one dress size

$20

low

$47

median

$72

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.

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 in Melbourne

Need a tailor to stitch 50 items in 2 different sizes.

$5

Melbourne VIC, Australia

21st Apr 2024

I need a tailor who can stitch 50 items in 2 different sizes. I will provide all raw material that will be required, you only need to stitch. Please provide below details if you are available & interested. 1. How much time would you take to stitch 50 items? 2. How much would you charge per item? (because I would like you to stitch only 2 items first, if I like your work, I will give you rest 48 items as well. If it will go good, you will be my permanent person to go with this) 3. Where are you based? Because I would like to meet you also, not daily or weekly. But sometimes as required for the work. I am in melbourne, so I need someone from melbourne only. I am posting this task with $5 but obviously that is just for the sake of putting a number, you can tell me your price per item. Thanks.

Tailoring my overall

$90

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

14th Apr 2024

Tailoring overalls- shortening and fitted

Baseball cap repair (sewing/tailoring/repairs)

$60

Windsor VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2024

I have 5 baseball caps that I need the brim restitched in. It is currently detached from the cap. I am based in Melbourne and can drop them off to you and pick them up.

Tailor made 2 dressess

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2024

2 dresses of different colors of same style

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

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!

Sewing/garments/tailoring

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2024

I need someone who has basic sewing skills to make a design I have in mind. Total: x30. Simple design $40 for sample piece then $300 for the service $200 for fabric To be completed by: February 8th Must be low waisted pants. Colour black Thnx lmk located Melbourne is preferred but not compulsory! View images for references I also need dress completed x30 happy to pay $300 for that task - Due date: Flexible

50% deposit option.

Tailor arms of kimono

$30

Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2024

Tailor arms of 16 kimonos. Would nee to cut and sew. Ideally would like to keep the pockets. - Due date: Before Thursday, 4 January 2024

Tailor suit pants

$100

Carlton North VIC, Australia

5th Dec 2023

I have a two pairs of suit pants to be tailored, one before the 8 December - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 8 December 2023

Urgent suit pants tailoring

$80

South Yarra VIC, Australia

6th Nov 2023

I have a very last minute request to tailor some suit pants by tonight if anyone is able to do so, soooo appreciated! - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 6 November 2023

Trousers and Shorts Tailoring

$40

South Yarra VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2023

1 pair of pants that need the bottoms hemmed and one pair of shorts that need to be hemmed - Due date: Before Thursday, 2 November 2023

Tailor 2 pairs of suit pants which are too big for me

$100

Kensington VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2023

Have 2 pairs of suit pants that are 1-2 sizes too big for me. Will need the entire pants downsized. I.e reduce waist, reduce crotch/butt, taper calves and shorten pants. I have a current pair that fits that can be used as a guide. Thanks! :) - Due date: Flexible

Tailored two pairs of suit pants for me that were way too big. Gave her a pair that fit and she matched the size perfectly. 10/10 would recommend!

Tailor/shorten my pants

$40

Southbank VIC, Australia

5th Oct 2023

I need to get 2 pants shortened in length, roughly 1 inch from both pants - Due date: Flexible

Making of Tailored Top

$200

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

17th Sep 2023

Hoping to get some help from a dressmaker! See photos for the style in mind, after someone with sewing skills to assist with creating a tailor made womens singlet top. Fabric and lining already purchased - Due date: Before Monday, 30 October 2023

Leather blazer alteration tailoring - narrowing shoulders

$80

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

8th Sep 2023

Need alterations to take in the shoulders of a vintage, white leather jacket/long-line blazer that had big shoulder pads. I removed the shoulder pads and need the shoulders to be taken in around 4 to 5 cm (narrowed) for a tailored fit. The jacket is Size: L, I normally wear a size 10 womens AU. In the front facing photo - i have pinned one shoulder up (left in photo) - to show the difference. Pick up is in Collingwood 3066, or if preferred,I can drop off if within 5km of Collingwood. - Due date: Flexible

Wonderful work!!!! Skilled and talented

Dress tailoring

$80

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

5th Sep 2023

Need a dress taken in and love for it to be completed before 8th September as I need it for an event. I would love to get onto this ASAP so I can ensure it’s all sorted by the end of the ‘work week’. It’s a midi length orange and pink dress. Currently straight up and down but looks to add shape/dimension into the cut to suit my body shape. Thank you ! - Due date: Before Friday, September 8, 2023

Seamstress/Tailor wanted for custom clothes. Fabric supplied

$50

South Yarra VIC, Australia

6th Aug 2023

I’m looking to get a few pieces of clothing made - silk/satin blouses, pants and dresses (at least 10 pieces overall). I have “examples” for each so you’d need to follow those patterns & measurements. I will supply the fabric. If this is a good partnership I’ll have many more pieces we could work on together. Budget is per piece; I am looking for good bulk discounts. - Due date: Flexible

Tailoring of 4 jackets and 4 pants

$200

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

14th Jul 2023

Hi Taskers, I'm looking to have 4 jackets altered at sleeve length and 4 pants altered at ankle length for a photo shoot that is taking place. Ideally the garments would be ready by Wednesday 19 July 2023. Please see pics for the jacket sleeve. 3 have button, one is simple and does not have buttons or any split. Would need to be around the Templestowe Lower areas and I can drop them off to you. Thanks for looking. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Tailor required- sewing / repairing two dresses

$50

Northcote VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2023

Hello! I have two very old special dresses that need to be reapaired where they are torn. Seams have come apart. - Due date: Before Saturday, 10 June 2023

Pants tailoring - down a size (hem, waist, inseam) two pairs

$40

Brunswick VIC, Australia

28th May 2023

Two pairs of pants need to be made smaller - hem, inseam and waist thank you - Due date: Before Monday, 5 June 2023

Annie was so helpful and lovely! Highly recommend