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Recent Alterations reviews

Great job!

Need 1 t-shirt shortened and rehemmed.

$7

Very fast and right on the money. Thanks Laas!

Mens pant alteration

$50

Beautiful handiwork

Shorten 1 pants

$11

Excellent communication and has done a wonderful job. My zip had broken in my chaise cushion cover so wanted it replaced. Gurpreet not only did a great job but fixed the actual zip meaning cheaper for me. Not that many honest people around these days. Will definately use her services again if needed cheers Marie

Zip broken on chaise

$40

Lovely job thank you

Put invisible zipper in partly made formal dress

$30

Fantastic and quick service

Clothing alteration

$25

What's the average cost of an alteration expert

$40 - $100

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$40

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$63

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$100

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Average reviews for Alterations Services

based on 722 reviews

4.94

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Best rated jacket alteration experts near me

Recent Jacket Alterations reviews

Quick and efficient

Jacket Alteration

$70

3 jackets altered. Quick turnaround and a good job.

Jacket alterations (3 jackets)

$100

Very good quality!

Jacket alterations

$100

Great to deal with and amazing job on the jacket

Jacket Alteration

$70

Fantastic work, my jacket looks great! Will be a customer again :)

A sherpa jacket altered

$50

What's the average cost of a jacket alterations expert

$60 - $98

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$60

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$70

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$98

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Average reviews for Jacket Alterations Services

based on 5 reviews

4.8

4
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Best rated trouser alteration services near me

Recent Trouser Alterations reviews

Great work completed quickly!

I need trouser alterations

$60

Work excellent and very professional. Also assisted with pick up and delivery. No problem referring. Good people to deal with. Peter.

Trouser alterations

$60

Really nice to deal with. Very pleasant and helpful. Did my tasks straight away. Awesome job done

Trouser alterations

$30

What's the average cost of a trouser alteration service

$60 - $90

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$60

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$80

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$90

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Average reviews for Trouser Alterations Services

based on 3 reviews

5

3
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Best rated school uniform alteration services near me

Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews

Brett is a very humble person who works consistently and quietly until the job is done. It appeared to be much larger than we originally thought, but he stayed on the job until it was finished. Would highly recommend.

School whiteboards cut

$400

Thank you Zeena. You did an amazing job and really quickly. I would use you again without hesitation.

Zipper replacement on school uniform

$20

Laas was easy to communicate with, accomodating and did a fabulous job. Thank you 🙏🏼

Hem School Skirts

$40

Wondering service. Professionally done work and very accommodating lady. Thank you!

Saw on labels to school uniform and other clothes

$80

Excellent, speedy work.

Hem alteration for girls school dress

$18

Thanks Cherrie for hemming my son's school pants so quickly and for making it all so easy for me!

Hems for school trousers 2 pairs

$25

What's the average cost of a school uniform alteration service

$30 - $100

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$30

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$50

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$100

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Average reviews for School Uniform Alterations Services

based on 54 reviews

5

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Best rated dress alteration experts near me

Recent Dress Alterations reviews

Alex did a fantastic job altering my dress for a friend’s wedding. Very quick turnaround as well! 10/10 recommend

Dress alteration

$50

Very good. Thankyou

Dress Alterations

$100

Amber was great and fit me in around my schedule, now I have a wedding dress that fits me like a glove! Highly recommend Thankyou so much

Wedding Dress Alteration

$120

Great job and friendly service.

Dress Alteration

$50

Shari was fantastic, I would definitely use her services again. Highly quality job with a quick turnaround, and she was lovely to deal with.

Dress alteration

$20

Fast service, very happy

Dress altered

$23

What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert

$50 - $102

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$50

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$70

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$102

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services

based on 127 reviews

4.92

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Best rated garment shortening experts near me

Recent Garment Shortening reviews

Kim is very talented and professional! Very happy with the results, perfectly done. Will hire again next time for sure! Thank you.

Jeans cutting alteration shorten

$30

Curtains hemmed well, job done quickly, with great communication! Really helped Di picking up and dropping off the curtains!

Shorten 2 sets of curtains

$100

Really great, two jeans altered for a very good price and fits perfectly!

Jeans alteration (shortening)

$20

Noor did a fantastic job with my curtains and was so pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend for any sewing.

Curtains shortened and hemmed

$60

Thank you so much. Would recommend Jenifer and her services any time. She did a great job on our curtains.

Seamstress - required for curtain shortening

$40

Sue was friendly and keen to make sure of the measurements. Very happy with my curtains.

Shorten and hem 7 pairs of curtains

$160

What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert

$38 - $100

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$38

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$60

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$100

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services

based on 234 reviews

4.96

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Best rated jeans alteration experts near me

Recent Jeans Alterations reviews

Really great, two jeans altered for a very good price and fits perfectly!

Jeans alteration (shortening)

$20

Quick n effiient!

Jeans alteration

$30

Great job! Thank u!

Need, my jeans altered

$60

Excellent work, on time efficient, highly highly recommended. THANK YOU

Jeans Alteration

$70

Di is a lovely person to work with and has done a lovely job with taking in the waist on my jeans. Will definitely come to her for work in the future. Thanks!

Jeans Alteration

$25

Excellent work. Easy to deal with Amy. Highly recommended.

Jeans alterations

$50

What's the average cost of a jeans alterations expert

$20 - $52

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$20

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$30

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$52

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Average reviews for Jeans Alterations Services

based on 13 reviews

5

13
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Best rated shirt alteration services near me

Recent Shirt Alterations reviews

Highly Recommend Alli went above and beyond. She was driving past on a Sunday afternoon and picked my shirts up. The alterations were completed overnight. Alli worked a couple of suburbs from my home so graciously offered to drop them back. I barely lifted a finger. The shirts turned out exactly as requested. She was friendly, efficient and trusting. I recommend her being used for whatever task she says she can get done.

Work shirt alterations

$45

Fast! New life to some old shirts!

Tshirt alterations, shortening

$50

Noreen’s communication was excellent and a great eye for detail. Super efficient. Would definitely use again

Polo shirt alterations

$35

Laas was great & Id use her again!

Business Shirt Alterations

$25

Jess is wonderful to work with, amazing attention to detail, she did such a great job! Look forward to using her services in the future!

Shirt alterations

$50

Good and Quick turnout

T-shirt alteration

$80

What's the average cost of a shirt alteration service

$35 - $73

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$35

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$54

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$73

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Average reviews for Shirt Alterations Services

based on 7 reviews

5

7
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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 alterations near you and get your favourite 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 and body type. 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 in your area is on Airtasker. We’ve got expert tailors and experienced seamstresses ready to take your pile of to-be-mended clothes or special occasion garments and make them just right.

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Top Alterations related questions

Clothing alterations usually cost between $40-$140 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.

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What does a clothing alteration include?

Your seamstress or tailor is skilled in working with textiles, but especially clothing, to create, repair, and alter clothes. Here are some of the most popular alteration services and what you can expect when you book them:

Sewing

Need some custom sewing work to create a design from scratch or custom-fit to your size? Hire a seamstress or dressmaker to create or customise your dress or garment with great attention to detail. 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 customising 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 nearby your location, 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 finalise everything with a final fitting before your event.

Clothing adjustments

Most clothes you buy off the rack won’t fit perfectly, or you might need your favourite clothes adjusted for your body shape over time. Book clothing alterations around your area 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 centimetres of extra fabric, so you can add extra length, or take it up for the perfect fit.

Clothing repairs

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

Recent Alterations tasks

Men suit alterations

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Men Suit alteration . Waist , circufrance and sleeve

Create a wedding dress

$500

Sydney NSW, Australia

19th Jan 2025

I have photos of a wedding dress I would like I would supply the material but I need the dress made from the photos and from scratch

Replace a zip on a crumpler bag

$50

Balaclava VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2025

I need the zip on my backpack replaced.

Alterations

$25

Ocean Reef WA 6027, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Shorten two pair of jeans.

Sew name labels on school uniforms

$10

East Brisbane QLD, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Sew on name labels need to be put on all school uniform items for my son going to boarding school. Approx 20 items.

Cushion zip repair

$150

Glenunga SA, Australia

19th Jan 2025

Zipper on the lounge cushion is broken. The zip needs to be replaced with a heavy duty zip. The fabric isn’t particularly thick. Job includes the purchase of the zip (will reimburse immediately- I’m just not sure what to buy or where to buy it from)

Zip replaced in bag

$25

Hobart TAS, Australia

18th Jan 2025

Need new zipper in school bag

Skirt alteration

$50

Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

18th Jan 2025

Red maxi Skirt taken up by approx 15cm

Seamstress required to shorten length of 3 S fold sheer curtains

$150

New Farm QLD, Australia

7th Jan 2025

I have 3 sheer curtains S fold from my previous house and I need to adjust the length(shorten) so they can be installed in my new place

Job well done. Thank you.

Shorten 2 pairs of Jeans

$30

Enoggera QLD, Australia

31st Dec 2024

2 pairs of men’s jeans to be shortened

Great service, quick communication

Help with stuck couch zipper on Koala sofa

$50

Erskineville NSW, Australia

22nd Dec 2024

Koala sofa came out of the wash with fluff in the zip and it's stuck - hoping someone with experience can get it unstuck so I don't have to get the whole zip replaced. or if it needs replacing can do it.

Great work & great chats!

Alterations to a tablecloth

$30

Enoggera QLD, Australia

20th Dec 2024

Hem the edge of a tablecloth

Sue did a fantastic job and her communication and turnaround time were great. Excellent service and I would highly recommend. Thanks again.

Clothes alteration - quick turnaround

$100

Greenslopes QLD 4120, Australia

19th Dec 2024

Some trousers, shorts, and dress to hem up and taken in. Hoping to get this done before Christmas. Job includes: Trousers to hem up Denims shorts to take in around waist/ bum area Dress to hem up and potentially taken in

Highly recommend - quick turnaround and so happy with the alterations!

Clothing alterations

$30

Lutwyche QLD, Australia

1st Dec 2024

I have 3 bras that need altering. The little fabric fold holding the straps in place has frayed and needs repairing/replacing. Thank you!

Very happy with her repair job! Will be back for sure.

Shorten a dress

$80

Belfield NSW, Australia

30th Nov 2024

Need a dress hemmed by about an inch

Very good did it fast and a great job

Pant alteration - take up two suit pants

$50

Paddington QLD, Australia

24th Nov 2024

Take up two suit pants at bottom

Jean was great to deal with and did the job promptly.

I require a set of curtains in my house shortened

$45

Beeliar WA, Australia

20th Nov 2024

Repin length of curtains to be just above floor and cut to length and finish with sewing machine

Great work and easy to do business with

Alterations

$30

North-West Ward VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2024

I need pants shortened and taken in on legs

Very lovely and good at her job

Mens Pants need alteration

$70

Perth WA, Australia

7th Nov 2024

I am looking for someone that can hem/alter five of my pants with a sewing machine. I have five pants that are too long - 1x light-blue Jeans, 2x cream/beige, 1x grey, and 1x spinach-green Chinos (all new, non-flared). You can work on them for a week. I live in Kewdale but I can take the pants to you if you don’t live too far away. I can pay cash, no receipt needed.

Excellent service. Very happy.

Sewing a cover for bench seat with a zip (fabric will be provided)

$70

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

5th Nov 2024

Need to sew a cushion cover for a bench seat with a zipper. Fabric will be provided. Size of bench seat is 2800 x 620 x 100mm.

Very good communication, professional and did an excellent job with the cushion cover.