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Why book local clothing alterations through Airtasker?

Perhaps your clothing doesn’t quite fit right, or you need a few clothing repairs? Book clothing alterations near you and get your favorite outfits ready to wear again, with the perfect fit. Your seamstress has the equipment and experience to work with your clothing and textiles so they can fit your exact measurements. Or they can match up missing buttons, repair broken zips, and even patch small holes. Your clothes will be ready to go in no time.

The best place to book alterations around you is on Airtasker. We’ve got skilled and experienced tailors and seamstresses ready to take your pile of to-be-mended clothes or special occasion garments like your wedding dress and make it just right.

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Top Alterations related questions

On average, alteration costs range from $10 to $50 on Airtasker. The cost of your clothing alteration service will depend on the type of garment, whether you need a repair or full custom dressmaking, the level of complexity involved, and how long it’s likely to take. Learn more about how much alterations cost to set the right budget before posting a task.

It’s common to book alterations for formal wear and special events. But many people also get their corporate wear or school uniforms altered so they fit well and create a professional impression.

  • Shirt - You can pay attention to where your shoulder ends and where your arm begins. The shirt shoulder seams should sit on top of those spots. For tees, sleeves should end right in the middle of your armpit and elbow. They should not be tenting away nor too restrictive. You can also try pinching the fabric on either side of your torso and see if you're able to hold at least 2-3 inches of it.

  • Trousers - There are many things to consider. For starters, your waistband should sit at or below your navel. Your trouser's rise should also be long enough to place of the band properly. The hems can touch the shoe, but they shouldn't be puddling to avoid looking sloppy. Lastly, you shouldn't have the urge to pull the crotch or rear area from time to time. Other than these, your trousers are either too tight or too loose.

The best way to know if you’ve found the right clothing alteration service around you is to check the reviews. Airtasker makes this so easy with a transparent reviews and ratings system so you know you’re only hiring the best Taskers when looking for clothing alteration services around you.

Come to your clothing alterations appointment prepared with your garment(s) and notes on any changes you want. If you’re having a fitting, bring or wear the shoes and undergarments you plan to wear with the outfit.

Yes! It's ideal for you to wash any piece of clothing, especially newly-bought ones. Have your jackets and trousers laundered and dry-cleaned before sending them to your alteration specialist. Since most of them shrink when washed or cleaned, you can avoid unpleasant surprises when altering them, like coming up way too short than needed.  It'll also be easier for your tailor to get more precise measurements. .

As for your laundry needs, you can also get someone to send your garments to the nearest laundry shop and have them delivered back to you within the day.

Minor clothing alterations and repairs can take as little as an hour or two, but full dressmaking services for a detailed garment like a wedding dress may take up to 6 months. 

  • Jackets - It depends on the complexity of the jacket alteration needed. Trimming the sleeves and hems can be completed in just a few hours, usually within the day. But if it requires your Tasker to take in or let out seams, narrow the armholes, or any similar alterations, then the service might take longer. For a more accurate estimation, feel free to ask your Tasker directly.

  • Shirts - It depends on how extensive your shirt alteration requirements are. Standard t-shirt alterations like adjusting the sides, adding darts, and shortening the sleeves can only take 30 minutes to an hour. However, complex procedures like replacing collars or cuffs and lengthening the sleeves or hem can take a few days or a week. For urgent alterations, feel free to coordinate a schedule with your Tasker.

  • Trousers - Standard trouser alterations, which usually involve the inseam, waist, seat, crotch, and leg width, are mostly doable within the day. Complex ones, like adding new belt loops, swing creases, removing pleats, and recutting can take 3-5 days to weeks. You can talk to your Tasker about your desired timeline and have it arranged accordingly.

Clothing alterations can help transform an average garment into your most flattering piece when it’s properly tailored to your body shape. And clothing repairs can help extend the life of your favourite clothing, saving you time and money you’d otherwise spend shopping for new items - plus, it’s better for the environment.

Tailoring involves creating bespoke pieces of clothing that are custom-fitted according to your exact size and measurements. Alterations, on the other hand, are done to existing clothing items that need length adjustments or necessary clothing repairs. The process usually focuses on specific areas, like hems, sleeves, and buttons.

What does a clothing alteration include?

Your seamstress or tailor is skilled in working with textiles, but especially clothing, to create, repair, and alter clothing. From wedding dresses to casual clothes, these professionals know how to handle your clothing and make sure they fit you perfectly. Here are some of the most popular clothing alteration services and what you can expect when you book them:

Sewing

Looking for some custom sewing work to create a design from scratch or custom-fit to your size? No need to visit the tailor shop in town - hire a seamstress or dressmaker on Airtasker to create or customize your dress or garment. They’ll start by measuring your shape and size with a soft tape measure to ensure the perfect fit. They’ll consult with you on designs and fabrics, before choosing or customizing a pattern and cutting out the pieces. They’ll sew your garment or dress, taking care to finish off any edges with an overlocking stitch. Most dressmakers will request you to come in for a final fitting where you can try on the (mostly finished) garment and they can make final adjustments.

Formal wear alterations

When you want to look your best, it’s so important that your clothing is tailored to perfectly fit. Whether you need bridal alterations, school graduation alterations, wedding dress alterations, corporate wear alterations, or suit alterations, a professional seamstress can help. They’ll take your exact measurements and then ask you to try on the outfit or dress, ideally with the shoes you plan to wear. Then they’ll note or mark up any parts that need taking in or loosening, and where the hem needs to sit based on your shoe height. They’ll use a mixture of machine and hand-sewing techniques to alter your clothing and finalize everything with a final fitting before your event.

Clothing adjustments

Most clothing you buy off the rack won’t fit you perfectly, or you might need your favorite clothes adjusted as your body changes shape over time. Book alterations near you to help with dress shortening, garment shortening, and even school uniform alterations for those kids who won’t stop growing. Clothing adjustments usually involve taking seams in or out and adjusting the hem. Most hems have a few centimeters of extra fabric, so you can add extra length, or take it up for the perfect fit.

Clothing repairs

When your favorite shirt or dress pants have a rip, you don’t have to throw them away. Get a professional to take a look and see if they can save your garment with techniques like zipper repair, seam repair, new lining, hole patching, button sewing, adjustments for shoulder pads, and more. Extend the life of your clothing - it’s better for the environment and much more budget-friendly, too.

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I bought a Paul Smith suit, and the pants are slightly too long so need to be altered.

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Copy a dress for my daughter’s wedding for me!

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I need a certain dress copied for me to where at my daughter’s wedding in August.

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Pasadena, CA 91107, USA

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Manchester, NH, USA

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I have multiple pairs of work pants that I need hemmed and some of them I need the waist taken up. The task is easy, I only lack the time to do it. I am open to negotiation on price depending on various factors.

Pant alteration

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East Liberty, PA 15206, USA

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I need a denim altered for my height.

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East Arlington, MA 02474, USA

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Alter my wide-leg jumpsuit

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Lincoln, NE 68503, USA

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I have a wide leg, pleated, 100% polyester jumpsuit that I need to have hemmed a few inches, and then also it needs to be taken in a few inches around the waistline-bust area. The outer top layer of fabric is sheer and pleated. The lining is not pleated and just “normal/flat” texture. - Due date: Before Friday, February 9, 2024

Add an inch to wedding dress

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Queen Creek, AZ 85140, USA

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I bought a wedding dress online after I was fitted in store to a size 2 I need an inch added to the zipper. I have all the extra fabric to the dress from where it was hemmed I think it will be a simple fix. - Due date: Before Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Looking for experienced seamstress for couture gowns and alterations

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Looking for experienced seamstress - Due date: Flexible

Wedding dress seamstress

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Los Nietos, CA 90606, USA

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Make me a wedding dress

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Wedding dress

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Shorten satin wedding dress

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North Hollywood, CA 91604, USA

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Hemmed wedding dress

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Wedding dress alteration

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Playa Vista, CA 90094, USA

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I need straps adjustment, adding bra cups, adding an american bustle, and add a hook above the zipper. - Due date: Before Monday, February 12, 2024