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Recent Wedding Dress Alterations reviews

Amber altered my wedding dress and added some lace. She did an amazing job. Could not be happier with the results. Thanks Amber.

Wedding dress alterations

$200

Elena was fabulous to work without. Great communication and seamstress skills. Will definitely recommend!

Alterations to bridesmaid dress

$100

An amazing job with great service. I would definitely recommend Katherine. Definitely will be using her in the future. Thanks Kathy 😊

I need bridal alterations

$70

Fantastic professional job. Will recommend Nicolle to others

Wedding dress alterations

$200

Thank you Zeena once again! Amazing craftmanship and went above and beyond expectations to get my dress perfect :) Would recommend any future bride that comes across this review as well as my friends :) :)

Wedding Dress Off Shoulder Straps

$100

Lola is amazing with her job.

I need bridal alterations

$200

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Why book a wedding dress alteration service through Airtasker?

Weddings are once in a lifetime. When it’s your turn to walk down the aisle, all you want is to savour the dreamy moment and look your best. This includes picking the beautiful gown you’ve been eyeing.

In some instances, however, your dress might not perfectly fit you yet. Instead of taking the risk on your special day, the next best step is hiring someone with expertise in wedding dress alterations. With Airtasker, you don’t have to stress yourself out in the middle of wedding planning to solve it. Our platform lets you connect with professionals—including those who can create adjustments, making your dream dress a reality. Discomfort shouldn’t be in the picture, so leave it to the Tasker to let you walk, dance, and move freely!

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Top Wedding Dress Alterations related questions

Two months before your big day is ideal. You wouldn't want to come in for a fitting sooner than that as bodies can often change over time. Booking an appointment late, however, may not give enough time for your alteration specialist to do your requested alterations. Also, it's best to have your final fitting two weeks before the wedding to ensure that everything fits perfectly.

It depends on you. If you think it can boost your confidence and will make you feel comfortable, you can. But there’s no need to pressure yourself to do so. After all, alteration services are here to make sure your dress fits you flawlessly, flattering your physique no matter your body shape or type. If you decide to lose weight, please consult your physician or dietician to make sure you're doing it healthily.

You can always get a wedding gown in your actual size for good measure. If this isn’t possible, you can purchase a dress that's at least two sizes bigger since tailoring down a larger dress is easier than readjusting a smaller one. However, you shouldn't get an oversized off-the-rack dress either. Altering larger dresses can be very difficult, and it would be a challenge to maintain the design’s integrity.

In Australia, the usual costs of wedding dress alterations are as follows: hem (standard designs) at $120, hem (delicate fabrics) at $200, strap adjustments at $30, and steam press at $40. Taking in the bust and the bodice would need $80 and $150, respectively.

The overall cost involves several factors like the type of fabric, state of the dress before alteration, amount of work required, and if there’s additional beadwork. It’s also influenced by your location, how busy the season is (like prom), the seamstress’ level of expertise, and if your order is rushed.

Carry your bridal shoes and nude-coloured undergarments that you intend to wear for your wedding. This ensures that every measurement is as exact as it can be, and to see if everything, from head to toe, goes well together. You can also bring your accessories and photos of your makeup and hairstyle pegs so you can visualise your overall look better.

An hour to complete one fitting session is usual. Generally, you'll need to undergo three fittings. The first one is for pinning and tailoring the wedding dress. Meanwhile, hem, neckline, side seams, and waist alterations are done on the second fitting session. The third session is for you to try on the dress to make sure you're delighted with how it fits!

To make the big day as magical as you wish, you can book professionals on Airtasker to help you out with dry cleaning your dress, designing your invitations, food catering, and keeping your guests entertained with a performance, among others. 

What do wedding dress alteration services include?

No need to panic while counting down until your wedding day.


Bridal alterations near you cover wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and other bridal garments. Professionals skilled in this area can give you the confidence to grace the ceremony with beauty, elegance, and most especially comfort. Who doesn’t want to feel at ease while posing for wedding group photos, mingling with family and friends, sharing a memorable toast with the guests, and slow dancing with their partner?


A wardrobe malfunction shouldn’t be in the picture, so it’s wise to get the necessary alterations weeks before the special day. Here are more details about bridal alterations:


Altering the hem

While most brides go for long gowns that give off that mesmerising look, some prefer their wedding dresses shorter. After all, they’re helpful when it comes to lessening the chances of you tripping or ruining the dress altogether.


If you relate to this, you can connect with a bridal alteration specialist who can adjust the hem of your dress to match with your height or style better. Here’s a tip: Bring your wedding heels on the alteration appointment day. This can further help your Tasker figure out the right hem length for you.


Altering the side seams

The one-size-fits-all wedding gown doesn’t exist—each body is built and shaped differently. So, the purpose of altering the side seams of your dress is to accentuate your body shape and make your silhouette much more visible. 


Usually, this process involves fitting on the hips, waist, and butt. It’s best to coordinate with your Tasker to know if it’s possible to alter the dress size, too.


Altering the neckline

Your wedding dress is as gorgeous as you expected, but does the neckline seem a bit off? Whether it’s straight, V-neck, high neck, bateau, and halter strap, trust that your Tasker can make adjustments until you feel satisfied with the fit. Also consider your body type and accessories when choosing a neckline.


If you’ve ticked off the wedding gown matters done, why not proceed to hiring someone who can take care of the hairstyling and makeup department, too?


Other special alterations

Managed to get cool off-the-rack or ready-to-wear bridal garments? Special wedding dress alterations are ideal for personalising these. Whether it’s adding a complex lace pattern or a certain amount of tulle for extra oomph, just align with your Tasker regarding your expectations.

Recent Wedding Dress Alterations tasks

Seamstress for wedding dress alteration

$200

South Morang VIC, Australia

27th May 2024

Hello! I’m getting married on 6/09/2024 and I need my wedding dresses altered. It needs to be taken in and possibly shortened. Would prefer local to South Morang, Mill Park, Epping but I am happy to travel for the right seamstress or alternations.

I am looker for a wedding dressmaker

$800

Wamuran QLD, Australia

23rd May 2024

I would love something like this dress. I don’t want to spend a ridiculous amount on it though. Thank so kuch. 🙂

Making toddler pants for wedding out of suit material

$60

Curl Curl NSW, Australia

19th May 2024

We have extra suit material and want our son to match his dad at our wedding. He’ll be 18 months old and it’ll be pants only.

I need a wedding dress made- very simple design

$700

Sanctuary Point NSW, Australia

14th May 2024

I am looking to have a simple wedding dress made. One shoulder with a small bow.

Make bridesmaid dress with the material (cloth) I provide

$200

Cremorne NSW, Australia

13th May 2024

Hi there, i have some material (cloth) that I need to make into a bridesmaids dress for my sister's wedding. I have attached a few pictures of the sytle of dresses I am keen on and can decide together which one works best. Please let me know you best price and how long it would take to make it . Thanks.

Shorten hem line of a wedding dress

$60

West End Brisbane, QLD, Australia

12th May 2024

I am looking for someone to take up my wedding dress. It has 4 layers to it (as shown in the photos) - 3 of the layers will need to be stitched and the other looks like it can be cut without stitching. It needs to be taken up approximately 10 cm. It also has a train which I would be keen to have a loop added to, to allow for it to be bustled. As it's a second hand dress, alteration didn't come with the purchase.

Jean did a wonderful job shortening my wedding dress and is just generally an incredibly lovely person who I would be very happy to bring any items of clothing to for alteration. Would recommend!

Bridal dress alteration

$300

Potts Point-Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia

6th May 2024

I am getting married on the 15th of December and I’m looking for a bridal alteration or someone who is really good at sewing and would be able to help me

Wedding gown alteration

$500

Queanbeyan NSW, Australia

6th May 2024

I have a gown that needs to be shortened hem and take in the waist.

Bridal Gown alterations

$200

Brisbane QLD, Australia

5th May 2024

I'm looking for tailor who can help us with bridal gown alteration. We can come to your studio for measurements if required. Thank you.

Custom made wedding dress

$1,500

Mosman NSW, Australia

3rd May 2024

Help me design and make a custom made wedding dress for my wedding in June 2025 (would like the dress made by Dec 24).

Dress making for bridesmaid

$5

Toorak VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2024

I need a bridesmaid dress to be mafe urgently. If you can help please message me with your offer.

Great couturier, friendly, super experienced, reliable with excellent eyes for details. Highly recommended A++++

Alter my bridesmaids dress

$75

Leda WA, Australia

13th Apr 2024

I need my bridemaids dress altered as it is too big around the chest area

Seamstress to take in a wedding dreas

$100

Nowra NSW, Australia

9th Apr 2024

I'm getting married abroad in June and need my wedding dress taken in a little. I'm still loosing weight so would like to wait as long as possible but want to ensure it's done in time. We leave on 29th May. Would need to take in the waist and bust.

Custom made plus size bridesmaids dress - material already purchased

$800

Guildford NSW, Australia

4th Apr 2024

Material is already purchased (satin purple) Design already picked Requires dressmaker to make plus size dress for wedding in August I live in Guildford area, and happy to travel within the local area The green dress in the image is the design I want, however, in the purple satin I have provided.

Seamstress. For womenswear bridal dresses.

$30

Burpengary QLD 4505, Australia

1st Apr 2024

I am looking for a skilled seamstress for cut and sewing wedding dresses. Fabric and patterns will be provided. Experience in sewing womenswear and silk fabrics required. Own industrial sewing machine required, to complete cut & sew at own home or studio. Will need to be local to Burpengary 4505, Qld.

Wedding dress alteration within 3 weeks

$5

Monash ACT, Australia

27th Mar 2024

I have my wedding dress, which has just arrived, that needs some alterations. It is corset backed. Currently the corset needs to be taken in 1 inch on either side. So 2 inch total. One strap could also be shortened (I have scoliosis so my shoulders are wonky). My wedding is Saturday 13 April this year as we had to move the date up. So only 3 weeks to get this done. Im happy to pay a bit extra given its a rush job. Im based in Monash but am happy to drop the dress off anywhere in Canberra and collect when ready.

Faiqa was absolutely amazing to work with and the quality of her work is fantastic. Faiqa took on time sensitive alterations on a corset backed ball gown. I'm extremely pleased with the quality of alterations, her communication throughout the process, pricing, and shes just lovely. 10/10!

Hem my bridesmaid dress

$60

Carseldine QLD, Australia

24th Mar 2024

silky type dress that needs to be hemmed a few inches

Size measurements for before ordering a wedding dr

$20

Warners Bay NSW, Australia

18th Mar 2024

I would like to have my size measurements done accurately before I order my wedding dress online.

Based in Manly, looking for wedding dress alteration

$200

Manly NSW, Australia

27th Jan 2024

Wedding is 2 weeks away and looking for a minor wedding dress alteration. Top part of dress could do with taking in a few cms, can send photos of the dress - Due date: Before Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable for wedding dress alterations

Wedding Dress alterations

$250

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

23rd Dec 2023

I am eloping overseas in January. Very casual affair, hence the last minute posting. I have a wedding dress that will require some alternations, see photos attached. I need a tiny clip sewn on to the back that has come lose, I hope to have the shoulder straps tightened if possible, and hope to have some length off the hem. Price negotiable. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Sara was wonderful to work with. She altered the hem and shoulder straps of my wedding dress. Thank you Sara!