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Best rated alterations experts near me

Recent Alterations reviews

Thanks Choti - such a great job, I know where to come for all seamstress work. 👏🙏

Fix or Replace Zip on Sofa Cushion

$100

Thank you! I’ll be back

Take up a school dress hem

$30

Leila was a pleasure to work with. Very talented seamstress!

Clothing alterations

$75

Great work. Thankyou, Julia.

Clothing alterations

$200

Great quick service

Hem 2 school dresses

$40

Very professional and efficient.

Alteration clothing

$10

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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$100

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Average reviews for Alterations Services

based on 756 reviews

4.94

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Best rated jacket alteration experts near me

Recent Jacket Alterations reviews

Great to deal with and amazing job on the jacket

Jacket Alteration

$70

Very good quality!

Jacket alterations

$100

3 jackets altered. Quick turnaround and a good job.

Jacket alterations (3 jackets)

$100

Quick and efficient

Jacket Alteration

$70

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 4 reviews

4.75

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Best rated trouser alteration services near me

Recent Trouser Alterations reviews

Great work completed quickly!

I need trouser alterations

$60

Really nice to deal with. Very pleasant and helpful. Did my tasks straight away. Awesome job done

Trouser alterations

$30

Work excellent and very professional. Also assisted with pick up and delivery. No problem referring. Good people to deal with. Peter.

Trouser alterations

$60

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

A big thank you to Jennifer. She did a great job!

I need school uniform alterations

$20

Laas was amazing!! So fast and so skilled. Will definitely use her again.

School skirts hemmed

$70

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

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

2 x school summer dress lift hem and alterations

$50

An absolute angel sent my way and saved the day! Super prompt, communicative, very skilled & impeccable work. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Will be using Zeena’s services again and making recommendations.

Cut and sew hem on school uniform dress

$20

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

based on 60 reviews

5

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Best rated dress alteration experts near me

Recent Dress Alterations reviews

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

Dress Alteration

$40

Thank You :) :) :)

Dress alteration

$40

Fabulous job done on alterations for my two dresses! Laas was efficient and responsive, and I’ll definitely be using her services for stitching/alterations in future.

Dress alterations

$31

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 work and great communication! Thank you so much.

Need a dress altered.

$50

Very fast turn around she did a great job highly recommended

Formal dress alterations

$60

What's the average cost of a dress alteration expert

$50 - $103

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$50

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$70

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$103

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Average reviews for Dress Alterations Services

based on 125 reviews

4.94

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Best rated garment shortening experts near me

Recent Garment Shortening reviews

10/10 would recommend Heather! communication was very easy with Heather whilst getting the task done :)

I need garment shortening

$65

Thanks so much Zeena. Super prompt and professional. Hemming looks great, can’t wait to see the curtains hung up!

Sew Hem hemming shorten curtains

$35

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

Shorten formal suit trousers

$25

Great work

I need garment shortening

$15

Sarah was lovely and did a great job, I would recommend her

Curtains shortened

$150

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 232 reviews

4.96

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Best rated jeans alteration experts near me

Recent Jeans Alterations reviews

Quick n effiient!

Jeans alteration

$30

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

Jeans alteration (shortening)

$20

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

Excellent work. Easy to deal with Amy. Highly recommended.

Jeans alterations

$50

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, on time efficient, highly highly recommended. THANK YOU

Jeans Alteration

$70

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

Fast! New life to some old shirts!

Tshirt alterations, shortening

$50

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

Absolutely love Rusi's work. Not only did she did it promptly, she did it very smartly. First time I've seen someone altered a shirt in a way that could be revert back for adjustments. Would recommend to anyone.

Polo shirt alteration

$50

Good and Quick turnout

T-shirt alteration

$80

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

Laas was great & Id use her again!

Business Shirt Alterations

$25

What's the average cost of a shirt alteration service

$35 - $72

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$35

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$52

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$72

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Average reviews for Shirt Alterations Services

based on 8 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

Alteration of my shirt

$30

Wynnum QLD, Australia

15th Sep 2024

I am looking for someone who can do alterations for my shirt. I got a long sleeve shirt but I want you to remake it to half sleeves. Also, I want you to use the wrist parts for half sleeves.

Clothing nurses scrubs alterations top and bottoms

$300

Richmond VIC, Australia

15th Sep 2024

Hello Melbourniean Seamstress! I just bought some Dickies Scrubs and I am a petite boy. Standing 168cm with small frame I need so of these Scrup Pairs smaller. I want my pants to be a tappered in the end and not long please iand my tops - definitely shorter sleeeves and shirter length for the scrub top and overall maintaining the beautiful pockers.

Clothing alterations

$200

Coburg North VIC, Australia

15th Sep 2024

Happy to drive to you in northern suburbs. Evenings and weeks work best 1 x pair pants hem has come loose 1 x pair pants ripped pocket liner to replace Shorten down vest (poly cover) Pants x 2 possibly add elastic gusset to waist? (Have extra material as came with matching fabric belts). I’ll probably have more to do eventually :)

Clothing alteration

$20

Clarkson WA, Australia

15th Sep 2024

Jeans are to long need hemming

Alteration on jeans/pants

$30

Cranbourne West VIC, Australia

15th Sep 2024

Alteration on jeans/pants

Alterations

$25

Geelong VIC, Australia

15th Sep 2024

I need a dress and a pair of shorts taken in and up.

Clothing alteration

$60

Burns Beach WA, Australia

14th Sep 2024

Take in sides of a denim skirt and a linen dress

Repair broken zip on tent

$50

Cranbourne South VIC, Australia

14th Sep 2024

6 person tent - quite large. One of the entrance zips is off its tracks and will most likely need to be replaced. Zip is approximately 2-2.5 metres in length

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!!

Sewing teacher for my year 10 homeschooler

$40

Concord NSW, Australia

2nd Sep 2024

I'm looking for someone to teach my daughter machine sewing skills. She's particularly interested in up-cycling but also wants to develop basic machine skills as well so she can do her own projects.

Lovely to meet Doris. So friendly and obviously skilled at what she does. Highly recommend!

Shorten & hem T-shirts

$80

Elermore Vale NSW, Australia

31st Aug 2024

I have 4 x t-shirts that I’d like shortened. Need done by Thursday 5/9. I can arrange for them to be dropped of and picked up.

Very good to deal with

Shorten and Hem One Pair of Jeans

$15

Bundamba QLD, Australia

30th Aug 2024

I need someone to cut and hem a single pair of jeans. The job should be straightforward. I’m happy to pay $15 for the service.

Will engage Linda again, good quality work. Very happy!

Skirt alterations

$40

Southeast Outer Brisbane QLD, Australia

19th Aug 2024

I need a long skirt taken up and in at the waist.

Jean is a nice lady who did a great job altering my skirt. Highly recommend.

men's trousers for alteration.

$45

Loganlea QLD, Australia

17th Aug 2024

I need 3 men's trousers that need to be cut because they are too long.

Need to improve communication

Sewing - take in school trousers by 5cm at waist

$20

Nicholls ACT, Australia

12th Aug 2024

Take in school trousers by 5cm at waist. Must be experienced sewer. Please collect and return.

Thank you Carmel - task completed as requested. :)

Shorten the length lf jeans

$15

Jindalee QLD, Australia

6th Aug 2024

Need help to shorten a pair of jeans

Thanks Irina completed my task super fast and was very kind I would highly recommend

Clothing alterations - pants (men)

$60

Capalaba QLD, Australia

5th Aug 2024

3 x Mens pants need hems taken up. Black work pants, white chinos and tan chinos.

Fast, quick, reliable.

Cloth alteration in Glen Waverly

$25

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

1st Aug 2024

Shortening of length for three trouser and one waist

Sofar, all good highly recommended

Sewing Machinist - Canvas Covers Alteration

$125

Waterloo NSW, Australia

19th Jul 2024

Hello I have two Waterproof Covers - for out door furniture, that need to be brought up. Currently @ 32". the height needs to be 28".... 1 seater Chair & a 2 seater Will need to be have webbing and buckle / clips sew onto each 4 courners (will be supplied). You can bring your machine to my place - to do the alteration (preferably)..... or I can bring to you within 10km of Waterloo. The waterpoof covers is 420D in thickness.

Hui - incredible, communication and attention to detail beyond expectations. Thank you