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Great and timely, very friendly too
Tailor alterations
£5
Fantastic experience!!!
Sewing Job
£75
Munir is a pleasure to do business with. Very conscientious and likeable.
Sewing JOBS! New arm rest covers for office chair & shorten curtains.
£75
Perfect. Amazing, friendly and professional. Adjusted my curtains beautifully!
Sewing - Measure and shorten multiple curtains on site
£150
Thanks to Tofunmi, I was able to get the engagement dress that I wanted. Its truly iconic, the fabric and design are really good. And she did it in such a short notice, I really appreciate that. Tofunmi, You are a legend💕💕
Seamstress/Tailor/Dressmaker to make dress
£200
Excellent. Thoroughly recommend.
Dinner jacket and trousers alterations
£100
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£40 - £113
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£65
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£113
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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, an email address, and a phone number, 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 trousers 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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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.
Easy answer - on Airtasker. You can find trusted tailors and seamstresses who can help fix broken zips on your clothes. Book a task today to get offers from nearby Taskers offering zip repair and replacement services.
The cost of hiring a tailor can range from £7 to £120 on average. This depends on the clothes alterations you need and other factors, such as the number of adjustments to be done on your garment. Learn more about how much tailoring costs to set the right budget when hiring a Tasker on our platform.
Tailoring involves creating or customising clothes to fit an individual by making significant adjustments or even crafting a garment from scratch. Alterations, on the other hand, involve smaller adjustments made to existing clothing to improve the fit, such as taking in a dress or shortening sleeves.
Both services can help achieve a better fit, but tailoring is usually more detailed and bespoke. Learn more about the difference between alterations and tailoring to choose the right service for your needs.
Expect to pay anywhere from £10 to £25 to have a pair of trousers hemmed. Prices may vary based on factors like fabric type, stitching style, and tailor expertise. For the best rates and service, compare offers from local Taskers on Airtasker.
If you need other alterations services, check out our Clothing Alterations Cost Guide to set the right budget when booking a Tasker.
Yes, some tailors offer same-day suit tailoring near you, but it depends on the complexity of the alterations and the Tasker’s availability. Simple adjustments like hemming trousers or taking in a jacket slightly may be completed within a few hours, while more complex alterations could take longer. To ensure availability, it’s best to check with local tailors on Airtasker and discuss your specific needs before booking a task.
If you need an idea on rates for suit tailoring, you can refer to this Suit Alterations Cost guide.
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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 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 local tailors near you
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 to help with formal wear adjustments? 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, bring the Savile Row experience to you.
No need to worry about going to a tailor shop near you - 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
Dark stain removed from real leather jacket
£20
University, Greater Manchester
23rd May 2026
Big dark panel on back of real calfskin leather jacket. Bought it like that so not sure what it’s from. It also was stuck to itself in some places if that helps. Want it removed.
Full body measurements for suit/dress needed
£60
Marston, Warwickshire
23rd May 2026
Looking for an experienced seamstress or tailor in the Tamworth area to take full professional body measurements for two females for made to measure clothing. Measurements will be needed for suits/dresses, so accuracy and experience are important. Flexible with location and happy to travel locally if needed. Looking to have this done within the next few days. Please send your availability, experience and price quote. Many thanks.
I need someone to fix my suitcase zipper
£50
Bournbrook, West Midlands
22nd May 2026
The suitcase zipper is broken
Sewing machine repair
£50
Fairview, Gloucestershire
21st May 2026
Machine keeps going in error mode & does not start working
Suitcase zipper repair
£30
Kates Hill, West Midlands
21st May 2026
Zipper keeps splitting, resulting in the case not closing properly. need it repaired please
Sewing machine
£100
Harold Hill, Greater London
21st May 2026
Sewing machine and overlock are not working properly.
Recruiting African Seamstresses & Tailors based in London
£10
Dalston, Greater London, E8
19th May 2026
We are looking for some extra help for summer. We need seamstress and tailor that have experience in Women and Men evening wear and African traditional wear. You’d be paid per job. You must have your own machine and be able to work from home. We are also interested in someone who can do general alterations. So the fee that you see on this job will be starting price for alterations not African wear.
Sewing machine serviced
£35
Paisley, Renfrewshire
15th May 2026
Sewing machine serviced or repaired
Sewing machine servuce
£60
Wheatley, South Yorkshire
14th May 2026
The needle hits the plate and stops working
Suit jacket tailor
£25
Ealing, Greater London
13th May 2026
Have a suit jacket that's too big. I need it shortened in length and tightened from the arms and shortened from the arms.
Looking someone who can make men's suits or tailor an existing suit.
£50
Woolwich, Greater London, SE18
13th May 2026
This is for a creative passion project, we are looking to make or tailor/customise existing suits for3 - 5 male dancers. These will be worn for a Dance Video. We want modern with relaxed silhouette suits that will meet the vibe of the dance video. Ideally you will be based in London and possibly even meet to help with fitting, but not essential. As this is a passion project for a startup business, budget it very limited. This definitely is more for someone who is interested and excited about the project and wants to be involved. The video will be posted on social media.
Fix my sewing foot pedal
£30
Handsworth Wood, West Midlands
13th May 2026
I can’t see without my machine having a seizure! It might be the foot pedal playing up. But I don’t really know.
Fabric needs cutting, sewing, hemming and grommets
£100
Tottenham, Greater London, N15
13th May 2026
TAILOR / FABRIC INSTRUCTIONS we will provide fabric To make 3 separate fabric panels for an under-stairs curtain cover. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Use the supplied fabric. All edges on every panel should be neatly hemmed. Panels should hang approximately 1 inch (2.5cm) above the floor (do not let fabric touch the floor). Install metal grommet holes at the top of each panel (similar to shower curtain holes). Grommets will hang from screw-in hooks installed on the underside of the stairs. Use strong reinforcement around each grommet hole. PANEL 1 (BLUE SHAPE) Width: 48cm Left height: 63cm Right height: 119cm Sloped top edge following stair angle Add 3 metal grommet holes evenly spaced along the sloped top edge PANEL 2 (GREEN SHAPE) Top width: 105cm Left height: 119cm Right height: 194cm Sloped top edge following stair angle Add 3 metal grommet holes evenly spaced along the sloped top edge PANEL 3 (PINK RECTANGLE) Width: 48cm Height: 194cm Straight rectangular panel Add 2 metal grommet holes evenly spaced along the top edge
Sewing zips onto mattress
£70
Burgh Heath, Surrey
12th May 2026
We have a specialist support bed with soft edges on all sides and they zip together from 6 sections. Several of the zips need sewing up properly as the picture shows, to make it feel robust again. Please help
Suit tailoring
£40
Whitechapel, Greater London, E1
10th May 2026
Suit sleeve shortening and trouser length shortening
Fix my sewing machine
£30
Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire
8th May 2026
The zigzag stitch isn’t working and often the thread gets stuck when sewing. This is my machine.
Alteration suit
£15
Kibblesworth, Tyne and Wear
7th May 2026
Altering suit sleeves. Reducing sleeves of suit
Track suit zip
£15
Lamberhurst, Kent
7th May 2026
Zip broken on tracksuit jacket please
Repaint my leather suite
£100
Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14
6th May 2026
I would like a 2 seater recliner leather sofa and recliner chair
Zip repair on suitcase
£20
Haughton Green, Greater Manchester
5th May 2026
The zip is bust on my ted baker case