Clothing Alterations Tailors & Dress Makers

Instafix Clothing Alterations; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Instafix Clothing Alterations – Homebush NSW is seeking experienced tailors and clothing alterations specialists who take pride in their work. We value speed, accuracy and a quality finish across everyday alterations and express jobs confidently.

Key responsibilities include completing clothing alterations, fittings, and operating industrial sewing machines. You will handle hemming, resizing, and garment repairs while maintaining high workmanship standards and meeting tight turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in tailoring or clothing alterations.
• Sound knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and alteration techniques.
• Confidence using industrial sewing machines and overlockers.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately without compromising workmanship.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• A reliable, professional approach and respectful communication with customers and colleagues.
• Experience fitting and altering suits, jackets, formalwear or delicate fabrics.
• Confidence advising customers on suitable alterations.

Responsibilities

• Complete clothing alterations, including hemming, shortening, tapering, resizing and taking garments in or letting them out.
• Work across trousers, jeans, dresses, skirts, shirts and jackets.
• Repair or replace zips, buttons, seams and other garment components.
• Conduct customer fittings, take accurate measurements and pin garments correctly.
• Operate industrial sewing machines, overlockers and pressing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Check completed garments for fit, finish and accuracy before collection.
• Organise jobs to meet agreed turnaround times, including express and same-day services.

Skills

Tailoring

Clothing alterations

Sewing machines

Attention to detail

Tools

Overlockers

Pressing equipment

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Clothing Alterations Tailors & Dress Makers

Instafix Clothing Alterations – Homebush NSW

InstaFix is seeking experienced tailors and clothing alterations specialists who take pride in their work. We're looking for people who combine speed, accuracy and a quality finish, with the skills to handle everyday alterations and express jobs confidently.

Key responsibilities

Complete clothing alterations, including hemming, shortening, tapering, resizing and taking garments in or letting them out.

Work across trousers, jeans, dresses, skirts, shirts and jackets.

Repair or replace zips, buttons, seams and other garment components.

Conduct customer fittings, take accurate measurements and pin garments correctly.

Operate industrial sewing machines, overlockers and pressing equipment safely and efficiently.

Check completed garments for fit, finish and accuracy before collection.

Organise jobs to meet agreed turnaround times, including express and same-day services.

About you

Proven hands-on experience in tailoring or clothing alterations.

Sound knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and alteration techniques.

Confidence using industrial sewing machines and overlockers.

The ability to work quickly and accurately without compromising workmanship.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

A reliable, professional approach and respectful communication with customers and colleagues.

Previous work in a busy alterations shop or express service environment.

Experience fitting and altering suits, jackets, formalwear or delicate fabrics.

Confidence advising customers on suitable alterations.