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"I asked Raven to hem 7 items of school dresses and skirts within 3 days and she completed the job magnificently! The res..."
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"Huma did a fabulous job, and very quickly. Cushion covers look great! I’d definitely hire her again. "
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"Natalia is incredible. Friendly, reliable & very good at her craft. Highly recommend!"
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"Fast communication, excellent quality of work and completed task well ahead of schedule - thanks very much Cristina"
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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
Great quality work and speedy service.
Alterations
$40
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
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$60
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"I asked Raven to hem 7 items of school dresses and skirts within 3 days and she completed the job magnificently! The res..."
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"Shruti did a fantastic job of hemming our curtains and was a pleasure to work with. Very happy customers!"
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"Krupa was fantastic- she did a great job fixing my clothes. She was friendly, so fast and my clothes look and fit ama..."
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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
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$57 - $120
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$65
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$120
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Recent 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.
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
Seeking Tailor/Seamstress for Mon 13th Jan
$50
Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia
9th Jan 2025
I require a set of trousers to be taken up, as well as some name tags sewn onto two sets of work uniforms.
Shirt and pants alteration
$50
Melbourne VIC, Australia
5th Jan 2025
Reverse collar on two shirts and extend length of leg hem on a pair of pants
Tailor pants
$20
Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia
27th Dec 2024
I have cargo pants that is currently 34 in waist size. I want to bring it down to 30. I am happy to travel to where you work and get the work done. The budget is flexible, please send me your offers.
Amazing work! On time, great prices and great work overall. Thank you.
Hem two pairs of linen pants
$60
St Kilda Road VIC, Australia
21st Dec 2024
I need two pairs of linen pants hemmed - they are both too long on me. I’m going away on Monday so ideally before this if possible!
Tanya is fabulous! She is prompt, careful with her attention to detail and great communication. Would highly recommend!
Pattern making and Sewing
$1,250
Melbourne VIC, Australia
6th Dec 2024
Hi. I need approximately 9 garments sewn and the patterns drafted. Once verified that you have the capacity to complete the job all sketches will be released and a due date will be negotiated. Avant-Garde almost runway complexity. Only looking for tailors or seamstresses who have ample experience in making clothes. If you haven’t worked as a seamstress or tailor or studied the craft. Please don’t offer. Needs to be done in roughly a month. All designs besides 2 are completed. One sketch is attached to show complexity.
Alterations
$30
Melbourne VIC, Australia
4th Dec 2024
Need someone on a casual basis to make alterations to uniforms - some will be hems, zip repairs and some will need resizing
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.
Sewing small simple square heat packs - all materials provided
$120
Brighton East VIC, Australia
25th Sep 2024
Hi there 👋 I’m after someone to please help me sew. $120 sewing only (fabric provided to you pre cut, layered and stencilled) Or $170 for cutting and sewing Quantity: 100 They are 15x15cm squares and need one small tag sewn into the side. Happy to drop off all materials. Ideally would like this done next week 😊 Offers welcome!
Perfect! Very fast and can’t wait to work with her again :)
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
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.
Formal Dress alterations
$250
Melbourne VIC, Australia
19th Mar 2021
Hello! I have a bridesmaids dress I need taken in around the waist and up on the bottom. Have plenty of time, need it done by June.
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.