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Amazing service. Really fast and friendly. Thank you!

Sewing of seating cushion covers

£100

Great service

Sew cloth patch to a sofa to cover a small rip

£50

This has been the ultimate experience for me. I found this lady to be extremely calm, in control and she definitely delivered to a higher satisfaction than I anticipated. Will be using again for EVER situation I need!! Amazing stuff!! Thank you very much. I will enter into my 30s in STYLLLEEEE!!!!

Alterations on a 2 piece suit.

£75

Amazing! Great help on a very challenging task.

Sewing gloves

£150

Perfect. Amazing, friendly and professional. Adjusted my curtains beautifully!

Sewing - Measure and shorten multiple curtains on site

£150

Groovy. Thank you Friendly and helpful and came well prepared Tailoring task taken from idea 💡 to formulation ready for hallowe’en Recommended

Seamstress/tailoring HELP me whack up a costume real quick

£10

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£40

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£65

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£120

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Why hire a local tailor nearby through Airtasker?

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, an email address, and a phone number, finding and booking a tailor in your area takes only a few minutes.

When you request a tailor on our platform, you get to specify the location for your appointment. No need to go to a shop after work or on the weekend! Just have a Tasker drop by your home or office. You also get to specify the details of the task and your budget - this way, you avoid any overpriced fees, and you only pay for what you need.

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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.

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

You can book a rated & reviewed tailor right here on Airtasker! To start:

  1. Tap the “Post a task” button and fill out the form.

  2. Don’t forget to include the details of the garment you want to alter or create.

  3. Indicate your location and budget as well.

  4. Tap “Get quotes” and wait for offers from nearby Taskers.

  5. Review their quotes as well as their customer ratings.

  6. Once you find a Tasker you like, tap to confirm your appointment.

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. 

Easy answer - on Airtasker. You can find trusted tailors and seamstresses who can help fix broken zippers on your clothes. Book a task today to get offers from nearby Taskers offering zipper repair and replacement services.

The cost of hiring a tailor can range from £7 to £120 on average. This depends on the clothes alterations you need and other factors, such as the number of adjustments to be done on your garment. Learn more about how much tailoring costs to set the right budget when hiring a Tasker on our platform. 

Tailoring involves creating or customising clothes to fit an individual by making significant adjustments or even crafting a garment from scratch. Alterations, on the other hand, involve smaller adjustments made to existing clothing to improve the fit, such as taking in a dress or shortening sleeves.

Both services can help achieve a better fit, but tailoring is usually more detailed and bespoke. Learn more about the difference between alterations and tailoring to choose the right service for your needs.

Expect to pay anywhere from £10 to £25 to have a pair of trousers hemmed. 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

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.

And 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 local tailors near you

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 to help with formal wear adjustments? 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, bring the Savile Row experience to you.

No need to worry about going to a tailor shop near you - your Tasker brings the supplies, takes your measurements and requests (or in the case of made-to-measure, lets you choose a pattern), and assists 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 removable cushion covers for conservatory sofa set

£80

New Southgate, Greater London, N11

28th Aug 2025

Looking for an upholstery machinist or seamstress to measure and sew 3 backrest cushion covers with piping and zips, for a conservatory sofa set. We will provide the foam and fabric for this task.

Sewing machine repair

£65

Docklands, Greater London

28th Aug 2025

Singer 5417C sewing machine that needs a repair. Needle won’t move with foot pedal.

Need my sewing machine fixed

£100

New Sawley, Derbyshire

26th Aug 2025

My mums old sewing machine chews up thread when using. It’s a very old Singer sewing machine. Im just wondering if it is something worth being fixed or if it’s too old to bother.

Tailor needed for alterations

£50

Addlestonemoor, Surrey

25th Aug 2025

Have few pants and dress need some alterations done

Sewing machine repair

£20

Elsecar, South Yorkshire

24th Aug 2025

Sewing machine (Prolectrix mini - FAN881477CDSFOB) is stuck sewing in reverse, the reverse stitch button feels loose and I can hear the sound of a spring.

Sew my fashion uni project

£60

Lewisham, Greater London

23rd Aug 2025

I need a shirt and shorts sewn up, I have made the patterns already

Sewing machine repair

£75

Stroud Green, Greater London

23rd Aug 2025

Sewing machine service in general

Service industrial sewing machine

£30

Coppice, Greater Manchester

23rd Aug 2025

Need service done on brother industrial sewing machine

Tailor trousers

£25

Radnor, Cheshire

19th Aug 2025

I’m looking to have my suit trousers taken in on the waste and on the leg

Sewing machine fixer

£40

Streatham Vale, Greater London

17th Aug 2025

Singer brilliance thread keeps breaking and shiddering

Sew a dress

£130

West Kensington, Greater London, W14

13th Aug 2025

Make a silk dress. Pattern already made.

Sewing machine serviced

£100

Micklehurst, Greater Manchester

13th Aug 2025

I need a sewing machine serviced

Someone with sewing skills to take in legs of ladies trousers

£20

Northchurch, Hertfordshire

12th Aug 2025

Lightweight ladies trousers too baggy need legs taken in

Need a suit altered

£100

Old Ford, Greater London

11th Aug 2025

I need a suit jacket and trousers altered to look as close to a bespoke suit as possible

Sew Leds strip on a coat

£90

Hackney, Greater London, E8

11th Aug 2025

I need to sew 2x 3M led strip with a sewing edge to a fur coat, doesn't need to be a delicate job. This is for a festival I did it last year with safety pins

Repair my sewing machine

£150

Whitechapel, Greater London, E1

10th Aug 2025

The tension on my britannia instyle is broken

Tailor suit jacket

£30

Cockfosters, Greater London

8th Aug 2025

my suit jacket is a bit tight on me on my shoulders and belly i need help to make it fit better

Zip on suitcase

£30

Vange, Essex

7th Aug 2025

Zip puller missing cannot close outside pocket

Belstaff Jacket, Sleeves Shortening

£50

Overthorpe, West Yorkshire

7th Aug 2025

Sleeves Shortening, it is a waxed

2 x jackets to be pinned and slightly shortened

£150

Taplow, Buckinghamshire

6th Aug 2025

My son and I have a linen jacket each (just purchased) and need to be slightly shortened. Can pop in on Monday 11th late afternoon