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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 you book your clothes tailor on 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.Â
Alteration tailor near you
Most tailoring work includes altering 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.Â
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.Â
Clothing repair
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
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.Â
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 in East Melbourne
Tailor make a dress shirt from loose fabric
$180
Camberwell VIC, Australia
5th May 2024
Purchased 9 m of loose satin fabric from overseas. Need a tailor to make 3 shirts (like the sample pic)
Tailoring coat
$100
Doncaster East VIC, Australia
9th Dec 2023
Coat: Shortening sleeve length Taking in waistline - Due date: Flexible
Pants and Shorts Tailored
$150
Blackburn VIC, Australia
15th Oct 2023
I am seeking a skilled tailor to adjust several pieces of my clothing. Specifically: Shorten 2 pairs of shorts Shorten 3 pairs of pants - Due date: Flexible
Tailor jacket
$50
Canterbury VIC, Australia
3rd Jun 2023
Tailor a jacket to a smaller size - Due date: Before Thursday, 8 June 2023
Clothes tailoring
$50
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
13th May 2022
Need affordable tailoring for one pair of jeans (hem only), suit pants (waist taken in), and potentially take in width of a denim jacket and peacoat too. - Due date: Flexible
Dress tailor
$150
Kew East VIC, Australia
25th Apr 2022
tweed fabric jacket and skirt - Due date: Before Saturday, 7 May 2022
2x Cotton Twill Jacket Alteration/Tailoring
$25
Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia
3rd Apr 2022
I’m looking at getting the arms slimmed on 2x Cotton Twill Jackets. The jackets are identical, just different colours. - Due date: Flexible
Tailor needed to take measurements only
$40
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
5th Dec 2021
I need a tailor to take measurements to send overseas for a lehenga outfit to be made there. I need it ready made by the time I land as I’m running out of time. Probably would take 20 minutes max And urgently need it done today after 6pm ( if it’s around hawthorn and public transport accessible I’m happy to come , if not would appreciate tailor to visit me) Following are the measurements Shoulder Neck deep front Neck width Neck deep back Armhole Chest Waist Hips Sleeves Length Biceps Sleeves ending Length of outer maxi ( with heels ) Length of inner maxi (Sample Pattern attached) Thank you
Kind and lovely !
Tailor Jacket - Extend Sleeves
$50
Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
29th Oct 2021
I love this RB Sellars Jacket but sleeves are too short for me. The fabric can be extended about 2cm if the internal hem is unstitched. Ideally replaced with 4cm of either dark navy corduroy like the collar or dark brown suede like the pockets. - Due date: Flexible
Tailor needed
$20
Burwood VIC, Australia
23rd Mar 2021
I need my work pants Sew
Looking for a tailor
$30
Burwood VIC, Australia
19th Mar 2021
I got three work pants which are torn from zip to the knee
Suit Pants Tailoring
$60
Hawthorn East VIC, Australia
30th Nov 2020
Hi Everyone, I desperately need 2 pairs of suit pants altered tonight: One pair is black with a check pattern One pair is ash/grey I'm move then happy to travel to you Many Thanks Josh
Tailoring and seamstress services needed.
$10
Oakleigh VIC, Australia
31st Aug 2020
I need the under arm of my jacket stitched. Its a small task hence budget is around $10
I need seamstress and tailoring services
$10
Box Hill South VIC 3128, Australia
31st Aug 2020
A jacket needs to be stitched from under the arm area.
3 x Suit Trousers Need Tailoring
$60
Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
20th Jun 2020
I need 3 suit trousers taken out around the legs and seat and also need an extra half an inch in the length as they are slightly too short. Thanks
Tailored suit
$200
Kew East VIC 3102, Australia
19th May 2020
Need a tailored suit, material is provided