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Great tasker
Sewing needed
$150

Amazing work! Raven’s was efficient and lovely :)
Sewing Torn Linen Pants
$50

Extremely happy with Julias work on my curtains. Lovely lady and beautiful work. I would highly recommend Julia :)
Sewing to finish off continuous curtains - 4 x sides and 2 x hems
$200

Great do work with. Jo was super super helpful and went to spotlight for me to gather materials!
Foam sewing
$150

Thanks for your quick and cost effective job!
Suit sleeves and trousers altered
$40

Jean did a fantastic job!
Need someone to cut and sew my curtains to size
$200
What's the average cost of a tailor
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$90
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$150
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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, finding and booking a tailor in your area takes only a few minutes.
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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.
If you're deciding on a coat style, check out this guide on double-breasted vs single-breasted coats to learn which style is best for you.
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.
The cost of hiring a tailor can range from $3 to $150. This depends on different factors, such as your location, the type of garment you have, and the alteration/adjustment you need. Get a more detailed breakdown of how much tailoring costs to set the right budget when hiring a Tasker on our platform.
Tailoring is all about creating or customising clothing to fit you perfectly, whether by making significant adjustments or crafting a garment from scratch. Alterations, on the other hand, focus on smaller tweaks to improve the fit of existing clothing, such as hemming trousers or taking in a dress.
Both options can help refine your look, but tailoring offers a more bespoke and personalised approach. Learn more about the difference between alterations and tailoring to find the best fit for your needs.
In Australia, hemming a pair of pants typically costs between $15 and $40. 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 pants 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.
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
Sewing work
$250
Darra QLD, Australia
29th May 2025
Cut out and sew together toolbox cover using provided patterns and materials. We're located at The Cover Shop, 3 Perivale Street Darra if you would like to discuss in person.
Alteration (tailoring)
$50
Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
28th May 2025
3 woolen items to be altered
MELBOURNE Last minute sewing/ alteration task
$150
Melbourne VIC, Australia
28th May 2025
Very easy and simple alteration to 30 dresses!! Very simple task - just moving a waist tie up a few cm to each dress! I have a small business and my seamstress made a fault in the batch and I’m interstate needing them altered before my store opens on Thursday afternoon! Can deliver and pick up - Melbourne based!!
Service sewing machine
$50
Redbank Plains QLD, Australia
28th May 2025
My 2nd hand sewing machine needs a service, as the previous owner advised the needle is misaligned and not in bobbin case. I can drop machine for service and pickup once finished.
Sewer who can make up my pattern for a tailored removable collar
$50
Melbourne VIC, Australia
28th May 2025
I’ve designed a removable collar pattern and would like it professionally sewn . One off and limited pieces . Specialty fabrics , which I will supply . I am a sewer but I’d like a very professional finish as they’ll then be embroidered. I’m looking for someone with attention to detail for a really neat job . The price I will enter next is based on per collar and f course can be negotiated.
Same day sewing project
$100
Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia
28th May 2025
quick 1-2 hour sewing job needed to make some fabric/felt plants that are about 1m tall They are all cut up just need to be sewn together
Industrial sewing machine. Repair
$150
Kelso NSW 2795, Australia
28th May 2025
It is an industrail sewing machine it is slip stiching
SEWING - Mops
$250
Broadmeadows VIC, Australia
28th May 2025
Need to add blue colour overlocking along the long sides of the mop (blue thread not provided). The banding is 40cm length along both sides of mop. The banding is folded and secured with stitching. They need to be removed only on the corners, so that the flaps are easier to add blue colour overlocking. The flaps then need to be re-stitched to secure it in place. Total 50pcs mops needed.
Need old logo & size labels removed & new labels sewn on
$20
Hampton East, Victoria
18th May 2025
I need old logo and size labels removed from straw hats and new logo labels and size labels sewn on with sewing machine. I have changed my logo and need to update stock. Sewing Machines needs to be able to sew into straw hat material. 50 x hats total. Might be more to do another time in future. All Labels supplied. Need completed by end of next week. Can drop off around bayside area or up to CBD.


Shruti did a great job with my task! Communication was great and she completed the task quickly. Very happy with the results and will definitely use her services again.
Sew sizing tags into t-shirts, around 16-20 tees
$150
Highgate Hill QLD 4101, Australia
18th May 2025
Sew ontop of previous tags or remove old ones if possible New tags are around 9 X 3cm


Easy to work with and great quality of work
Sewing: hem my tablecloths and curtains
$250
East Fremantle WA 6158, Australia
12th May 2025
Hi I have five table cloths that need hemming and one pair of curtains shortened. The curtains fit a small window 1 centre wide and need to be hemmed to size to fit the shorter drop to the window sil. The tablecloths are all synthetic woven ethnic fabric Sizes in length are 1x1m, 2x2m and 2x3m. I need these all done by 5pm tomorrow. I can drop off tonight or in the morning and collect tomorrow before 5pm. Thanks.


Lovely person. Lovely work. Thanks
Sewing task: adjust waistband of skirt
$20
West End QLD, Australia
11th May 2025
Skirt needs elastic added to waistband to adjust fit (had smaller waistband removed previously but skirt is now too big)


Jean altered my skirt perfectly, great work! Thank you
Quick Sewing Job – Attach Labels to 200-300 Garments
$300
Mermaid Beach QLD, Australia
9th May 2025
Hi! I’m looking for someone with a sewing machine to help attach labels onto around 200–300 garments. It’s a simple, straight sew — I’ll have the old labels unpicked and will provide all the new labels and materials. ✅ Quick and easy job ✅ Must have a sewing machine ✅ Ideally completed within 2 weeks After sewing the labels - • Press and fold the garments after sewing • Put them back into the provided bags • clip the provided swing tags as well, before bagging in zip lock bags ( provided ) Potential for ongoing work monthly Thanks !


Monica did an absolutely amazing job—everything was finished so quickly, neatly, and efficiently. I love her work and would definitely work with her again. Thank you so much xx
Sewing of flags
$150
Werribee VIC 3030, Australia
7th May 2025
I need to have 11 flags sewn. I have the materials and just need them sewn together. They need to be block colours - ie blue at the top, red and then yellow. They also need to have a 35mm pocket on the side to insert a pole. They are only for the football so they dont need to be perfect. They would be as follows. 5 X horizontal blue at the top, red middle, 6 X vertical blue on the left, red middle and yellow right. The photo attached with the circled image highlights roughly what they would look like. I’ve closed the material together to show how to sue them but it doesn’t need to be anything too great. I am happy to meet to drop off the material and ideally I would like it completed in about a week


Excellent person to work with and fantastic result
Very simple sewing job
$200
Botany NSW, Australia
6th May 2025
Sew these little white cloths in half and along to bottom to turn into a pocket (sew two sides) 20 cloths to sew Pick up and drop off to Botany. ***INVOICE WITH ABN REQUIRED***


Thank you for the great job! Very prompt and lovely to deal with :)
Sewing badges on woollen blanket
$80
Lysterfield VIC, Australia
1st May 2025
Sew around 35 - 40 patches onto an existing blanket


Really easy to work with and fast to complete work! Very happy
Sew curtains so they fit windows
$200
Sandy Bay TAS, Australia
30th Apr 2025
I’m looking for someone who can come over with their sewing machine and adjust the length of these curtains. There are four windows in total (2 are approx. 3.2m, 1 is approx 2m and 1 is approx 1m in length). I would prefer this to be done on site to keep the curtains hung if possible. If they can’t be sewn while hung we can take them off, but I would prefer this to be done at my house rather than someone taking the curtains home. Thank you!


Kim is a great communicator, showed up on time, and sewed my curtains with an eye for detail. Highly recommend!
Sew stitch along bottom of shear blinds
$50
Doubleview WA, Australia
23rd Apr 2025
Stitch the bottom of two shear curtains. The stitch has come off but the fold is still visible to follow as a guide. Would like left shear in photo to look like the right hand shear in photo.


Very quick and has a keen eye fir detail.
Cut, stitch and sew curtains x 2
$80
Belair SA 5052, Australia
19th Apr 2025
Need curtains shortened please. Pick-up and do here or take away and return its up to you (can be flexible). I'd assume the fabric would be cut then stitched up. Has to be a nice clean finish. Thankyou in advance for helping. See images


Happy with the work. Thanks.
Set up sewing machine and show me how yo use it.
$50
Gosford NSW, Australia
16th Apr 2025
I have a new sewing machine, i need help setting it up and need to know how to hem a pair of pants.


she showed what i needed and it worked well