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Recent Alterations reviews

Actually what I asked for.

Curtains need to be shortened by 10cm

$100

Wonderful job, thank you!

Seamstress required to take in two school skorts

$30

Wonderful care taken and wonderful job done …. Angela is a lovely lady and very likeable. Thanks for a great job done. Thanks again .

Zip replacement

$5

An excellent and clearly very skilled seamstress with a great sense of humour. I highly recommend her clothing alterations skills. High quality work, fair prices.

Ongoing clothing alterations work BUDGET FLEXIBLE

$30

Great job 👍

Alteration

$50

Angela did an amazing job altering my dress. Fits perfectly! Will definitely return 🙂

Alterations

$60

What's the average cost of an alteration expert

$40 - $100

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$40

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$60

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Average reviews for Alterations Services

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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

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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

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Best rated school uniform alteration services near me

Recent School Uniform Alterations reviews

Toni was wonderful to work with. She did such a great job. I highly recommend her. Definitely will look to work with Toni again!

Repair elastic in school shorts

$50

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

Zeena was wonderful and offered a fast and personalised service. Highly recommended. Thank you!

2 x school summer dress lift hem and alterations

$50

As a first time Airtasker user Lynne made the experience very easy. I will be recommending Lynne to family and friends.

I need school uniform alterations

$40

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

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

$30 - $94

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$30

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$50

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$94

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Average reviews for School Uniform Alterations Services

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Best rated dress alteration experts near me

Recent Dress Alterations reviews

Katherine altered the length of my wedding dress perfectly. Very nice lady and done in a timely manner. Thank you very much!

Wedding dress alterations

$120

Amazing! ✨💫

Dress alterations

$100

Jenifer did a great job altering a dress for my fiancé at very short notice. Highly recommended!

Dress alterations

$150

Amazing seamstress if you need a dress altered! Friendly and very helpful. Thanks Laas! ❤️

Dress Alteration

$40

Lyndall was very efficient and went out of her way to fit me in! Very happy with her job on my dress and can’t wait to wear it! Was also lovely getting to know you Lyndall you are a lovely person! Thank you 😊

Wedding dress alterations

$80

I an so impressed with Silvana’s workmanship! Her reviews reaLly are what they say. Thank you so much! Now I can actually wear my dresses!

Need a wrap dress altered

$25

What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert

$50 - $104

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$50

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$72

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$104

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services

based on 127 reviews

4.94

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Best rated garment shortening experts near me

Recent Garment Shortening reviews

Super fast and done a great job

I need garment shortening

$100

A++++ Angela was great to deal with Highly recommend

Alteration - 2 sports singlets require shortening

$40

Laas did a great job shortening my dresses, her work was high quality and communication was easy.

6 Dresses to be shortened

$100

Thanks Sue, a happy boy off to his formal with pants which fit! Great job, nice and quick!

Shorten formal suit trousers

$25

Very professional service highly recommend

Shorten 2 pairs of curtains

$60

Thanks jo!

Sewing services - curtains need shortening

$200

What's the average cost of a garment shortening expert

$35 - $100

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$35

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$60

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$100

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Average reviews for Garment Shortening Services

based on 230 reviews

4.96

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Best rated jeans alteration experts near me

Recent Jeans Alterations reviews

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

Zeena is incredible! I gave her three denim skirts and two pairs of denim jeans to take in at the waist and she completed the task within 24 hours. I’m so happy with the result! Great communication and high quality work. Thank you Zeena!

Jeans alterations

$200

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

Jeans alteration (shortening)

$20

Quick n effiient!

Jeans alteration

$30

What's the average cost of a jeans alterations expert

$27 - $55

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$27

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$30

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$55

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Average reviews for Jeans Alterations Services

based on 14 reviews

5

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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

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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

Zipper replaced on jeans

$20

Waverton NSW, Australia

28th Oct 2024

Replace a zipper in a pair of jeans.

Alteration of 2 denim Jeans and 1 denim jacket

$50

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

28th Oct 2024

Need to shorten 2 denim jeans and 1 denim jacket sleeve.

Mobile clothing alterations

$25

Sippy Downs QLD, Australia

28th Oct 2024

Alterations to 2 pairs of female pants - taken in.

Zippers replaced on 8pair of jeans /pants

$50

Blacktown NSW, Australia

28th Oct 2024

6pair of jeans & 2 pants I need zippers replaced Jean zippers are only small 1pants have zipper dwn the side

Clothes alterations

$30

Ormeau QLD, Australia

27th Oct 2024

Just need a dress cut and hemmed shorter for the summer months!

Shorten 3 pants

$30

Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia

27th Oct 2024

I need to shorten 3 pants.

Dress alteration

$40

Castle Cove, New South Wales

27th Oct 2024

Dress alteration required. Off the shoulder needs to be reduced by about 4cms - please see photos attached. Happy to drop off anywhere around north shore or northern beaches.

Clothing alterations

$25

Camden South NSW, Australia

27th Oct 2024

hemming of a wide leg pantsuit

Alterations (2 pants hem taken up)

$25

Ivanhoe VIC, Australia

26th Oct 2024

I have: 1 x new pants that are too long and need the hem taken up; and 1 x pant that needs hem resewed as the stitching has come lose

Terrific service. Very happy

URGENT DRESS ALTERATIONS

$50

Coburg VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2024

Urgently need some minor alterations on a dress. Needed for a wedding this Saturday 26 OCT Straps to be shortened for better fit or turned into halter neck or Criss- cross back for more bust support. MAYBE slightly taken in at bust - depends on how the strap alterations change the fit stretchy sheer mesh, polyester fabric

Last minute alterations & finished very quickly. Polite & friendly.

Alterations

$20

Kallangur QLD, Australia

16th Oct 2024

Just needing some length taken off a dress

Thanks Amelia! Super fast and efficient! Looks amazing 🥰

Alteration to dress, taken in a size

$40

Edithvale VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2024

I recently brought a dress that needs to be taken in a size because it’s to big I want it to be a nicer fit. I can send you photos

Fantastic work with a quick turn around, thank you so much!

Curtain alterations

$200

Newmarket QLD, Australia

29th Sep 2024

Looking for quotes to help with curtain alterations. 4 pairs of blockout curtains that would require header changing from eyelet to s wave-fold to be able to run on a track, and shortening to 150cm drop. Curtain sets as follows: 1. Curtains 140cm wide x 223cm drop (each curtain). 2. Curtains 168cm wide x 183cm drop (each curtain) 3. Two sets of curtains 168cm wide x 183cm drop (each curtain). As part of your quote please confirm the expected turnaround time and if you would supply s wave-fold curtain tape and thread as part of your price. Happy to drop off and pickup curtains to/from you or to arrange collection. Many thanks

Lynette did a great job altering our curtains, and completed the task earlier than expected! Many thanks

Alter a bridesmaid dress for length

$60

Red Hill QLD, Australia

28th Sep 2024

I am bridesmaid for a friends wedding and the dress she got me is way too long. I need someone to take measurements while I am in the shoes and alter the dress for length Note: the person in the photo isn’t me, it’s just an imagine of the dress from the online store it was bought from!

Jean was such a delight to work with, she made things very easy and stress free. She altered a bridesmaids dress for me for length within a week. Very happy with her work, highly recommend!

A sherpa jacket altered

$50

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

13th Sep 2024

I would like for the length of the sherpa jacket to be shortened to the height (or slightly below) of the shirt I am wearing in the attached photo below. This will involve removing a button from the jacket. Please reply if you can help me out with this task and I can meet you with the jacket and shirt, so you have a better idea of the measurements before starting. Thank you!

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

I need some clothing alterations down asap.

$200

Bli Bli QLD, Australia

8th Sep 2024

Take in a dress under the arms Take in some linen pants down the side Take in some cotton pants down the side Take in a cotton dress. Take in a denim dress under bust

Very professional and knows what she is doing. She took in difficult things in for me, with ease

Shorten/hem pants & skirt

$30

Frenchville, QLD

5th Sep 2024

Help with shortening a skirt and a pair of pants. From what I can tell they both should be able to be cut straight across - I just don’t have the right scissors! Not urgent just let me know your availability!

Tara was fantastic at explaining everything and super helpful - definitely recommend 😊

Cut and sow wedding dress

$100

Pimpama QLD, Australia

4th Sep 2024

My bride to be doesn't like the sleeves on her wedding dress and would now like them to be cut off, this obviously needs to be done by someone with the correct skills and knowledge to do so!

Very helpful and knowledgeable!! Highly recommend Irina!!

Casual H&M pants need alterations

$45

Sunrise Beach QLD, Australia

4th Sep 2024

I need the whole elastic replaced (or at least the top section since it has a drawstring). (I'm not skilled in sewing and repair, so if I'm wrong, please let me know.) Open to negotiation. I know these aren't expensive paints, but I like their pattern, which complements my wardrobe. Thanks! :)

Fair prices and does a good job. Would very much recommend for minor repairs