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Recent Alterations reviews in Melbourne City CBD

Absolutely fantastic, would highly recommend! Completed task to a very high standard and in a timely manner. Thank you Fatemeh

Sewing - product similar to a sock

$450

She did great work

Need some sewing done in Benteligh

$35

Amy did a great job taking in my dress, and was very friendly and easy to work with.

Dress alteration to make it smaller

$65

Great job! Wish the zippers I bought was longer. She also mix and matched nice fabrics for this project. Will use her service again

Sewing Box cushions for foam

$175

Perfect. Thanks so much. I’m so happy with what you’ve created. A++++

Custom beanbag creation / sewing job

$200

Tania has in depth tailoring knowledge which allows her to offer a helpful service. She went above and beyond for my clothing alterations which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend Tania and look forward to using her services in the future. Thanks so much Tania.

General Sewing

$120

What's the average cost of an alteration expert in Melbourne City CBD

$30 - $120

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$30

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$65

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$120

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Average reviews for Alterations Services in Melbourne City CBD

based on 44 reviews

4.98

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Recent Garment Shortening reviews in Melbourne City CBD

Julia went above and beyond with hemming my dresses for me prior to Christmas. Julia was efficient, timely and an excellent communicator. I highly recommend seeing services from Julia 😀

Sewing - Shortening some sleeve hems on 13 dresses

$70

2 pairs jeans hemmed. Thanks for the speed and quality :)

Alteration: Shorten hems of flared jeans + skinny jeans

$40

Krupa was meticulous with the pants I needed altered. I had 11 pants that need shortening and each turned out wonderfully, this is despite them having different material. I would 100% recommend her services. Thank you!

Pant Shortening

$130

Great and prompt service. Thank you.

Shortening of shorts

$100

Excellent promt Work

Shorten 2 pairs of casual trousers

$50

Very good result and comm. Recommended

Shortening Pants - Clothing Alteration

$100

What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert in Melbourne City CBD

$57 - $120

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$57

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$65

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$120

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Airtasker has over 34 alterations experts in Melbourne City CBD, with an average rating of 4.98 stars from 44 reviews. Get in touch with alterations experts such as D J, Leila M, and Tanya D today to get a wide variety of Alterations jobs done. From Zipper Repair, Dress Alterations, and Garment Shortening; you can get all types of Alterations done usually between $30-$120, with the median price of Alterations in Melbourne City CBD being $65.
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Recent Alterations tasks in Melbourne City CBD

Sew a swimsuit

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Mar 2025

I am looking for an experienced sewer to sew a swimsuit. In the Melbourne area. I can supply all the materials .

Sewing machinist piece work 50 garments total small brand

$10

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

27th Mar 2025

22 x white skirt & top 22 x black skirt & top 44 pieces total Bonded Crepe fabric heavy fabric, wonderful to sew with Size breakdown XS - L XS: 7 S: 6 M:6 L:3 Skirt buckle hardware on side of skirt, waistband, mid length, CB zip CB slip lined skirt no hem Top elasticized boob-tube top bust darts with side zip elasticized cut out lined no hem Will need an industrial machine/ and overlocker

Clothing relabel

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

26th Mar 2025

I’m looking for relabeling services for approximately 25 hoodies. This involves sewing three tags per hoodie: two inside the hoodie and one on the side.

Alter Waist and Length of 3 Trousers

$60

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

24th Mar 2025

Three pairs of linen trousers, big at the waist and need shortening

She was so lovely. Very helpful and speedy, super easy to work with and will definitely ask for her help again. 10/10 recommend!

Clothes made

$500

Melbourne VIC, Australia

20th Mar 2025

Hi, I’m looking to have made flowy pants, formal dress, casual dress and long sleeve button up.

Backpack Zip repair

$75

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

17th Mar 2025

20 cm Zip replace on front of 40 litre blackWolf backpack

Cut the pants’ length and sew the shorts

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

17th Mar 2025

1. The pants is a bit too long, need to be cut a bit. 2. The shorts’s tip sewing got loosen.

Clothing alterations/tailoring

$50

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

12th Mar 2025

I need a clothing tailor. Someone willing to do pant shortening and t-shirt shortening for $10 per pair. $5 for holes and other reasonable prices. Happy to negotiate. I will be dropping off 5-10 items. Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs. I will drop off to your house.

Need dress altered for wedding (taken in at bust)

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2025

I just got a dress for my friends wedding and I had to size up. I am hoping someone can help me alter it to bring it in at the bust.

Discussion -need a dress maker to alter a dress

$10

Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Feb 2025

I bought a dress from Spain and the dress is slightly too small, wanted to see if it was possible to alter it and make it looser for me?

Replacement of luggage case double zip

$50

Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

24th Feb 2025

Replace double zip on big luggage case. First zip is to open the case, the second is an extension zip to make the case wider.

6 dresses shortened alterations

$400

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

21st Feb 2025

I have six dresses they’re all silk. I’d like them shortenedI’m

Cloth alterations

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

13th Feb 2025

Need to get my pants shorter :)

Shorten my pants

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3004, Australia

13th Feb 2025

Shorten my pants because im too short for them

Sample sewing required

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

30th Jan 2025

I design, pattern make and sew on the side. I am building a portfolio of work and find I don't have enough time to sew the quantity of pieces I would like. I would love to work with a sample sewer to help me complete more projects this year.

Kids uniform dress to shorten

$20

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Amendment of kid uniform dress into shorter and near around in city. Thank you

Clothing alterations

$20

Melbourne Victoria, Australia

12th Jan 2025

I am looking for someone with sewing and clothing alterations experience. I want to crop the length of nearly all of my T-Shirts (8-10 or so) as they are too long for my body shape. I also need two dresses resized around the bust area. Both dresses are similar in style. Hoping someone in Melbourne Vic will be able to undertake this task.

Alteration/ Seamstress, fix fav torn top

$5

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Dog torn halter top, need it to be sewn together

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

Sew tea towels

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

I need a seamstress to cut and sew 110 tea towels with their own sewing equipment. I supply fabric and pick them up.

Huma was fantastic to deal with and finished my task earlier than expected. Highly recommended.

Recent Dress Alterations tasks in Melbourne City CBD

Need dress altered for wedding (taken in at bust)

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2025

I just got a dress for my friends wedding and I had to size up. I am hoping someone can help me alter it to bring it in at the bust.

Experienced dressmaker - Wedding Dress alterations, sleeve and length.

$350

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

23rd Aug 2024

Wedding dress needing 4" off length and sleeves changed, removal of one strap and tightening.

Jo was amazing!!! She is no doubt an expert in her craft. Really tailored her advice and alerations to my style and needs (even needs I didnt realise were there i.e. dress structure, etc.)! Highly recommend her service if you love being taken care of, love incredible professionalism and want to feel/look like a princess. Thank you again Jo!!

Hem shorten dress

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2023

Alter dress length of 5 basic dresses - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2023

Cotton/linen dress with a zip on the back. Unfortunately the dress zipper will not close all the way and I am wanting someone to do a lace up instead so it can be worn - Due date: Before Thursday, 17 August 2023

Vintage Dress Alterations - consultation

$20

Melbourne VIC, Australia

31st May 2023

Would like to have a consult about possibilities to alter vintage dress. It fits well, but I would like to make a few alterations to make it feel more modern/me: - Alter the shape of the back of the dress to be a low v/scoop neck. (currently a scoop neck that sits just below the neck; potentially add a button or two to the back of the v-neck back - above zipper). - Add some structure to the bodice to fit better without taking away from the floral design on the front - Alter the sleeves in some way - either restructure to feel less puffy or replace with smaller cap-type sleeve - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$60

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th May 2023

Bought a dress from SHEIN, too big despite purchasing smallest size, needs to be taken and and possibly hemmed(?) - Due date: Before Sunday, 4 June 2023

Indian dress alteration

$80

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th Apr 2023

Saree blouse stitching or alteration - Due date: Flexible

Dress alteration

$25

Collins Street Precinct VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2022

Maxi dress alteration to cinch in waist and make the slit higher - Due date: Before Friday, 9 December 2022

Take in and shorten dress

$40

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th Sep 2022

Bought a dress online, and it is too big. I need the length to be shortened and the bodice taken in. - Due date: Before Sunday, 9 October 2022

Dress Alteration

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Jul 2022

I need my party dress shortened a bit - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 15 July 2022

Dress alternation

$30

Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2022

My dress is too big in the torso area and the unadjustable shoulder straps are too long. I want it to be fitted. I also want the split to be higher.

Dress alterations

$10

Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2021

Hi, I need to alter few dress just with the size as they are big.. location is Melbourne cbd.

Linen dress alternations

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Nov 2021

Alterations on three linen dresses. (Dress 1) take in at sides (Dress 2) take in or create tucks at back to give dress more flattering shape (Dress 3) remove sleeves and create v neck on long sleeve round neck dress. - Due date: Flexible

Dress alternation

$25

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

30th Jul 2021

Dress alternation Alter dress from a size 8 to a size 4-6

Dress Alternation

$25

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

2nd Jul 2021

Need someone with experience in altering designer dresses. I need my dress to be altered from a size 8 to a size4/6. The dress is made of thick knit material.

Dress alteration to make it smaller

$65

Melbourne VIC, Australia

25th Jun 2021

The dress is slightly loose overall, was thinking perhaps to take it in around the waist, sleeves and shoulder area.

Amy did a great job taking in my dress, and was very friendly and easy to work with.

Recent Garment Shortening tasks in Melbourne City CBD

6 dresses shortened alterations

$400

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

21st Feb 2025

I have six dresses they’re all silk. I’d like them shortenedI’m

Shorten my pants

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3004, Australia

13th Feb 2025

Shorten my pants because im too short for them

Kids uniform dress to shorten

$20

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Amendment of kid uniform dress into shorter and near around in city. Thank you

Shorten hem on t-shirts

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2024

I have accidentally ordered custom 10 t-shirts that are super long, tall fit. Need someone to just chop the hem and re-hem it with a cover stitch machine. Simple job.

Thank you so much, great job on hemming my t-shirts

Shorten pants

$20

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Apr 2024

Shorten my Jeans - it is too long

Alteration: shorten full length dress

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Nov 2023

Hi, I'm a bridesmaid and wearing this full length dress. I need someone who can shorten the dress by 5-7cm. I'm happy to drop the dress if you're around inner suburbs and pick it up. - Due date: Before Thursday, 30 November 2023

Hem shorten dress

$25

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2023

Alter dress length of 5 basic dresses - Due date: Flexible

Shorten a pair of trousers

$30

Melbourne VIC, Australia

13th Sep 2023

I'm looking for a tailor to shorten a pair of trousers. If you have experience with clothing alterations and can adjust the waist of my trousers, please get in touch. Thank you - Due date: Flexible

Alteration: Sportscoat sleeves shortening

$60

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Aug 2023

Looking for a competent sewer to do an alteration on a new linen blend sportscoat. Sleeves need shortening by approx. 2cm, and there is enough there to do it comfortably.

Pant Shortening

$130

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

25th Feb 2023

Hi, I would like to shorten 11 pants I have. I live in the city and hopefully can find a location in the CBD that can assist with my task. - Due date: Flexible

Krupa was meticulous with the pants I needed altered. I had 11 pants that need shortening and each turned out wonderfully, this is despite them having different material. I would 100% recommend her services. Thank you!

Pant shortening

$20

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

26th Jan 2023

New pants lenght shortening. 2 new pants. - Due date: Flexible

I have 2 dresses which needs to be shorten, thats all

$20

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

13th Jan 2023

I just need to shorten 2 dresses and i pant - Due date: Flexible

Shortening Pants - Clothing Alteration

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Nov 2022

I need to hem my pants, 6 x jeans and 4 x chinos - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Very good result and comm. Recommended

Shorten hem and straps on a long cotton dress

$60

Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Sep 2022

Maxi cotton dress with a gathered skirt and a straight hem. Shirred bodice and delicate spaghetti straps which are sewed inside the shirring. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Take in and shorten dress

$40

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th Sep 2022

Bought a dress online, and it is too big. I need the length to be shortened and the bodice taken in. - Due date: Before Sunday, 9 October 2022

Shorten jeans (5 pairs)

$50

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

19th Sep 2022

Shorten legs on 5 pairs of jeans - Due date: Flexible

Shorten suit jacket sleeves with buttons and shorten hem and pants

$150

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

6th Sep 2022

Also shorten overcoat sleeves with opening and shorten shirt sleeves-Please provide the cost of each alteration Approx Within ten days- Due date: Flexible

Shorten my pants

$10

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

24th Aug 2022

shorten my pants around 15 cm - Due date: Before Friday, 2 September 2022

Shorten hem of pants

$20

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

13th Aug 2022

shorten the hem of twill pants - Due date: Flexible

Alteration: Shorten hems of flared jeans + skinny jeans

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2022

I'm looking for someone to shorten my jeans hems. With original hemming please. The jeans are these ones here https://www.davidjones.com/women/youth/23756994/Thea-Flare-Jean.html. And a regular skinny jean shortening. Ideally located in the CBD or close surrounds. Thanks

2 pairs jeans hemmed. Thanks for the speed and quality :)

Recent Jeans Alterations tasks in Melbourne City CBD

Jeans alteration

$10

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

26th Nov 2021

Take up my jeans around 3 inches - Due date: Before Saturday, 27th Nov 2021

Recent Shirt Alterations tasks in Melbourne City CBD

T SHIRT ALTERATION/TAILORING

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2022

Need someone to shorten a batch of 20-25 tees. Simple job, but needs to look professional as these will be sent to paying customers. Looking to create a more boxy look for the tees. Let me know if you’re interested.