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Why hire a local tailor nearby through Airtasker?

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, 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.

And even before you commit to any tailor, you get to canvass their rates and customer service reviews, so you’re sure to book the best fit. Ready to book a highly-rated tailor around you? Select the “Post a task” button to get started!

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Top Tailors related questions

First, turn the pants 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

You can book a rated & reviewed tailor right here on Airtasker! To start:

  1. Tap the “Post a task” button and fill out the form.

  2. Don’t forget to include the details of the garment you want to alter or create.

  3. Indicate your location and budget as well.

  4. Tap “Get quotes” and wait for offers from nearby Taskers.

  5. Review their quotes as well as their customer ratings.

  6. Once you find a Tasker you like, tap to confirm your appointment.

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. 

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What do tailoring services include?

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

Tailoring a dress around the waist and top section

$250

Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA

Mar 9th 2024

I am the maid of honor in a wedding and need my dress around the waist brought in. It’s a little too big so I need it brought in at the waist and bust area.

Tailor dress

$25

Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA

Mar 5th 2024

Single layer silk dress hemmed.

Seamstress/Tailor Needed For Basic Clothes Alterations!

$50

West Hollywood, CA 90046, USA

Feb 11th 2024

I have a bunch of different items of clothing that I need altered and don’t have the money to pay for the tailoring shops in my area. I was hoping I could find someone on here who is capable and just wants to make some extra money! I want to to pay a fair wage but the quotes I’ve been getting from the businesses near me have been a little out of my price range. It is pretty basic things! Skirt/pants hem, adjusting traps on a shirt, etc. No evening or formal wear. Pretty standard fabrics. I get a lot of clothes passed down to me that I need taken in a bit because I am petite. I would rather give my money to someone who I can have a relationship with instead of taking a ticket at a counter. Hope someone can help! Obviously we can base price off how many pieces/what needs to be done - Due date: Before Thursday, March 7, 2024

I need 300 Jackets Tailored

$9,999

Washington, DC 20017, USA

Nov 20th 2023

I need Alteration for 300 jackets. The jackets selves are long and the length needs to be shortened. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, December 2, 2023

Help tailoring, alterations, sewing.

$150

Encino, CA 91316, USA

Nov 4th 2023

Hi there, I am reaching out on behalf of my boss who is looking for someone to help with a few clothing alterations before next Thursday. They are also looking for some they can create a relationship with to hire for future products. Please reach out if you have any questions. - Due date: Before Friday, November 10, 2023

Tailoring pants

$50

Stone Mountain, GA 30083, USA

Aug 22nd 2023

6 pairs of pants. Letting out the crotch area so there's flexible movement with no ripping. I need full range motion while wearing these over a thermal layer. I'm providing the material as the pythons pattern is difficult to aquire. - Due date: Flexible

Suit vest and pants tailored

$125

Delran, NJ 08075, USA

Aug 19th 2023

Pants are to long and crotch as well. Waist may need to be taken in. Vest altered to fit properly - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, August 24, 2023

Seamtress / Tailor for jeans and pants

$100

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Aug 10th 2023

looking to have pants fitted. i suppose it would be tapered. i have around 6-10 items that could be done now...figure avg $8 per item would be fair. Ideally i would like to find a go to person for this service on other shirts and such too. its just needs to make sense with cost and final product to have my clothes fit me well. - Due date: Flexible

Tailor a dress (it is too small)

$40

Denver, CO 80203, USA

Jul 21st 2023

I have a Free People long sleeve, knee-length dress, size 8, that fits very well around the waist, but it is too tight around the bust area. And it is difficult to raise my arms while wearing the dress, so I need it altered so that it will fit properly. - Due date: Before Thursday, August 3, 2023

Tailoring pants lenght

$50

New York, NY 10001, USA

May 31st 2023

shorten the pants. The pants are too long - Due date: Flexible

Tailor a dress

$25

Macomb, MI 48044, USA

Apr 6th 2023

just take in waist of short dress - Due date: Flexible

Tailor a jacket

$100

Baltimore, MD 21212, USA

Feb 9th 2023

The sleeves of the jacket are a bit too short, I just need them taken out a bit. - Due date: Flexible

Tailoring

$50

Orange, CA 92866, USA

Feb 3rd 2023

Tailor skirt, top, and hem pants - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, February 2, 2023

I have a suit that needs tailoring to better fit my slender frame.

$125

Baltimore, MD 21204, USA

Dec 6th 2022

Pants are too baggy around legs. Waist is ok. Jacket is too baggy (arms and torso. - Due date: Before Friday, December 9, 2022

Tailor leather jacket

$100

Canyon Country, CA 91387, USA

Nov 6th 2022

tailoring a large 100% leather jacket a lot smaller. Dimensions: Laying flat pit to pit is 26” Collar to bottom hem back of coat is 30” Sleeve length from top of shoulder to wrist is 26” Due date: Flexible

Leather jacket tailoring

$200

Whittier, CA 90605, USA

Oct 15th 2022

My leather jackets is way to big would like to see if it could be tailored - Due date: Flexible

Tailor Dress

$200

Miami, FL 33131, USA

May 16th 2022

I need to get my dress tailored for prom. Just take some of the length off and fix the cut. - Due date: Before Saturday, May 21, 2022