How to set up a Websta profile as a tailor or stylist in Australia

What to include in your Websta profile

Your Websta profile is a dedicated page that shows your services, photos, pricing, and contact details in one place. It also feeds into the Websta marketplace where people nearby can find you by searching for tailors and stylists in your area.

Start with a profile photo - a clear, professional headshot or photo of you at work. Add a short description of what you do: whether you specialise in alterations, bespoke tailoring, wedding wear, everyday repairs, styling consultations, or a mix. Be specific about the garment types you work with.

Create a services list. For a tailor or stylist, this might include: hemming trousers, taking in or letting out seams, shortening sleeves, alterations to wedding dresses, repairs to zips or buttons, bespoke garment making, colour and style consultations, or capsule wardrobe planning. List each service separately so customers can see what you offer.

Add photos of your work - finished garments, alterations in progress, your workspace, or styling examples. Good photos help customers understand the quality and type of work you do.

Booking and quote requests

Websta lets you accept two types of customer contact: online booking for services with a set timeframe, and quote requests for work where you need to see the garment or discuss the project first.

For a tailor or stylist, quote requests often make more sense than fixed booking times. A customer might want an alteration quote, a bespoke tailoring estimate, or a consultation fee. With a quote request, the customer describes the job and you can respond with your terms and availability.

If you offer styling consultations at a set rate for a set duration - for example, a two-hour wardrobe consultation - you can set this up as a bookable service with online scheduling. Payments go through Stripe to your own bank account.

How Australian customers search for tailors and stylists

On Websta, people search by service and location. Someone in Perth might search for 'alterations near me' or 'tailor Perth'. Someone in Sydney might search for 'wedding dress alterations' or 'styling consultant'. The marketplace is location-based, so you show up in results for your town or area.

Customers also use the Websta task board: they can post a job - 'I need hemming on three pairs of trousers' or 'Looking for a stylist for a wardrobe refresh' - and providers like you can make offers. This is another way people find you.

Make sure your location is set correctly in your profile. If you work from a studio or shop, use that address. If you meet clients at their homes or a neutral location, you can still list your main area.

Working as an independent tailor or stylist in Australia

Before you launch your Websta profile, check a few things. You will likely need an Australian Business Number (ABN) if you're self-employed; you can apply through the Australian Business Register. Confirm the requirements with the ATO or a local business centre.

Depending on your state, you may need public liability insurance if you handle expensive garments - especially wedding dresses or designer pieces. Check with your state's business regulator or an insurance broker.

Keep records of the work you do and the payments you receive. Payments through Websta and Stripe go to your bank account, so track them for tax purposes.

Some states have rules about working from home; others don't. If you plan to run a studio or shop, check local council planning requirements. If you meet clients at their homes, you may need to check privacy and safety requirements.

Languages to publish in

Publish your profile in English. This covers the majority of customers searching on Websta in Australia. If you speak another language fluently and work in an area with a strong community of speakers - for example, Mandarin, Vietnamese or Italian in parts of Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane - you could add a second language profile or mention it in your description. Start with English and add a second language later if demand is there.

What to do in your first hour

Set up your basic profile with your photo, name and a one-sentence description of what you do. Write it plainly: 'Tailor - alterations, repairs and bespoke tailoring' or 'Stylist - wardrobe consultations and colour advice'.

List three to five core services you offer most often. Add your location and the area you're willing to travel to or serve.

Add at least two photos of your work or workspace. They don't need to be perfect, but they should show what you do.

Set up how you want customers to contact you: through quote requests, bookable time slots, or both. If you're not sure about pricing yet, use quote requests so you can discuss each job individually.

Write a phone number or email where customers can reach you outside of Websta if they prefer.

Next steps after launch

Once your profile is live, check it regularly. Respond to quote requests and booking inquiries quickly - customers often book the first person who replies.

Ask satisfied customers if they'll leave feedback on your Websta profile. Over time, this helps new customers decide to get in touch.

Add photos of new work as you finish projects. Update your services list if you start offering something new.