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Very happy with the service that Tracey gave . Would definitely use her again when needed :) Kay

Teach me how to use my sewing machine

$50

Fabio went over and above to help us - great service

PICK UP SEWING MACHINE FROM CHIPPENDALE

$70

Very nice s job

Clothing alterations (tailor)

$50

Amazing quick service

Levi jeans tailored/alterations

$30

Elena is amazing! She made a few curtains for my musical out of particularly unconventional fabric and was very flexible and on time.

Sewing Curtains

$300

Vickie was great. Great communication and cross checking details. Highly recommended

Sewing - Hem Curtains

$150

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$56

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$109

high

$173

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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 Sydney

Make a women’s suit

$400

Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Buy fabric and sew woman’s suit

Sewing/tailor. Long pants altered from flared to straight

$35

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

4th Mar 2026

These pants are currently slightly flared at the end and I want them taken in so they are straight-legged.

Tailor-Alterations

$32

Sydney NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Hi, We are a tailor shop Located in the city and we are currently looking for an experienced casual tailor to join our team. The ideal candidate must: • Have strong experience in suit alterations • Be confident working with industrial sewing machines • Have good attention to detail • Be reliable and punctual If you have experience in suit alterations and interested, please contact me with your experience details. Thank you!!

Cut and sew silk Bedspread

$350

Eveleigh NSW, Australia

24th Feb 2026

I have a piece of silk I'd like cut and sewed with liner for a King size bed. Sizes are shown on attached diagram. Will need to attend apartment to measure and confirm my measurements. Poplin or light cotton backing will be needed. Double stitching preferred.

Sewing machine me hanic

$100

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

24th Feb 2026

My sewing machine won’t stitch. I’ve changed the needle I’ve made sure it’s thread correctly I’ve cleaned the bobbin holder. (I’m not a beginner I have been sewing a while)

Storing some a few suitcases/boxes for 3-6 months

$30

Sydney NSW, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Hi! Looking for someone with a little storage space in their house who might be up for letting me store a 2-3 large boxes and a suitcase and duffel for 3-6 months whilst I'm traveling between leases. Hoping to find something around $25-30 per month.

Sew a two piece clothing sample

$200

Sydney NSW, Australia

13th Feb 2026

2 piece set, Will provide fabric. Need assistance in creating the sample for production.

Looking for a tailor

$150

Pyrmont, New South Wales

7th Feb 2026

I’m looking for a quality tailor to make some samples of a trench pattern I’ve had made. They will be used as samples for manufacture. The person needs to besides based and it would be helpful if you can open STY files. The basic pattern is cut however the fine detailing of the design needs to be done once a sample is underway.

2 x 70’s Jumpsuit to be made

$300

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

31st Jan 2026

I need two men’s jumpsuits to be made I’ll provide the sequence fabric.

Embroidery on jackets

$300

Sydney, New South Wales

29th Jan 2026

We have three green sports jackets (see images attached) that we are wanting our “Frankly So” logo (see PNG attached), 9.5 cm length, 2 cm width, embroidered on the front, right-hand side and in line with the current branded embroidery. Additionally, we are wanting the text “PRO-TEAM” (also see PNG attached) on the back of the jacket. Our inspiration design photo is the black t-shirt image attached in this email.

Seeking an experienced sewer to produce a custom satin flag.

$200

Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Finished size: 1000 mm × 1500 mm Pink satin base (no lining) Purple heart applied on both sides, aligned back-to-back Heart to be drafted, cut, and applied by the sewer (classic heart shape, approx 500 mm tall) Pole sleeve on one edge to suit a 15 mm pole with reinforced buttonhole to attach to pole Clean hems and appropriate reinforcement on leading edges I will supply all materials I can drop off materials and collect the finished item within easy travel distance of Newtown

Indria was great completing a fairly simple but custom job remotely - much appreciated

Sheet sewing

$150

Newtown, New South Wales

27th Jan 2026

Can someone help me with the sewing for 14 blankets for a massage table

Need jeans tailored!

$50

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

27th Jan 2026

I have a new pair of jeans that are about 2 sizes too big I need these tailored so they fit and look good - I suspect they’ll need some reconstruction as they need to go down quite a lot The leg shape is unique and I don’t want it affected by the alteration

Need sewer to make a belt and a harness out of seat belt-like straps

$30

Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

26th Jan 2026

I need two items sewn. I don't have space to use a sewing machine. I can supply all the strapping and clips but not sure about thread to use. Belt: nothing fancy. Just a belt made with seat belt-like straps and quick release clips. Needs to be able to support some props for a costume. Harness: vest sized harness. Made with seat belt-like straps and quick release clips. Quick release clips would be used at lower rib cage area and another set below collarbone height to ensure the shoulder straps don't slip off shoulders. Also would like two straps and quick release clips attached to back of each shoulder strap to be able to attach a prop..

Experienced tailor in Surry hills for tomorrow at 12-1pm

$282

Surry Hills, New South Wales

1st Jan 2026

Experienced tailor in Surry hills for tomorrow at 12-1pm. One pair of linen trousers to be.taken up, as we have a wedding tomorrow.at 3pm. Happy new year!

Linen curtains hemmed & two sets of curtain panels sewn together

$100

Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011, Australia

22nd Dec 2025

I have x4 linen dytag curtains from Ikea. I need each set sewn together (so that the four curtains become two curtains), and then I need the entire set hemmed to a specific length. Happy to deliver to somebody to do the task and pick up again, if close-ish to Sydney CBD

Sewer - Quick Draw String

$200

Sydney NSW, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Hey Sewers / Seamstress, I need some some to quickly put 2 x draw strings in a pair of pants. They are for Santa, it already elastic and I need a draw string in each to hold them up. Please help!!! Need this morning for 3.30pm

Robyn was amazing. Highly recommended

Sew trouser to reduce length

$40

Botany NSW, Australia

11th Dec 2025

Need to sew the new trousers a bit shorter than what they are now. These new trousers are too long for me. and I couldn't find someone to do it elsewhere. Let me know if anyone can help. Would be happy to drop them off.

Skilled sewer to make a cover for a dog bed

$150

Marrickville, New South Wales

1st Nov 2025

I have a rectangular foam dog bed (approx 30cm x 70cm), and I would like a new cover on it. -> the bed in the pic currently with a blue cover. I have an existing cover (for a different , but similarly sized dog bed) that I would like to use for this task (as the fabric very good quality / strong). -> the brown cover in the pic. The existing cover needs to be remade to fit the bed. There is enough material but it needs to be cut up/ sewn bag together so it fits the other bed. I understand there may be so additional seams due to the currently structure of the cover as the existing bed bolsters around the sides. There is a zip on the bottom side which goes around 2 sides so the cover can be washed. This will also need to be re-used in the new cover so it can be taken off and washed. The tasker will need to come and collect the cover and the foam insert (bed) from my house, and drop it back once complete. We can discuss more in person then :)

Working with Marla was an absolute dream! I took a chance with her as it was her first task and it absolutely paid off. I think this is one of the best experiences on Airtasker. She was friendly, punctual, amazing attention to detail and most of all, did a PERFECT job on making my dog bed. I would highly recommend her for your sewing needs. Thank you again Marla, it’s been so wonderful working with you

Looking for an experienced seamstress to sew on appliques to a suit

$75

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Looking for an experienced seamstress to sew on appliques to a suit jacket. We will provide materials (my wife is a milliner and has all the needles and thread you'll need). Estimate 2 hours. Please do it at our apartment in Potts Point (near Kings Cross Station).

Beautiful work. Highly recommend for alterations or complex jobs like I had for her. Thank you 🙏😊