Embarking on a profession in World of Warcraft Classic is a rewarding journey, and Tailoring is a fantastic choice for crafting cloth armor, bags, and more. This comprehensive Tailoring Guide Wow Classic will walk you through the fastest and most efficient path to level your Tailoring skill from 1 to 300.
Tailoring primarily utilizes cloth, a readily available material that doesn’t require a gathering profession. This makes it incredibly versatile and combinable with any gathering profession you choose. A particularly popular pairing is Enchanting. By disenchanting crafted cloth items, you can obtain dust and essences, which are essential for leveling Enchanting. If you’re interested in mastering Enchanting alongside Tailoring, be sure to check out our Classic WoW Enchanting leveling guide.
If you are still in the process of leveling your character or starting a new alt, consider using Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide. It’s a highly recommended resource to accelerate your journey to level 60.
Materials Needed for 1-300 Tailoring
Before you begin your tailoring adventure, it’s helpful to have an idea of the materials you’ll need. Keep in mind these are approximate and may vary slightly based on crafting luck:
- Linen Cloth: 82 Bolts
- Coarse Thread: 40
- Fine Thread: 49
- Wool Cloth: 15 Bolts
- Blue Dye: 36
- Silk Cloth: 131 Bolts
- Bleach: 10
- Red Dye: 40
- Orange Dye: 5
- Heavy Silken Thread: 64
- Mageweave Cloth: 74 Bolts
- Runecloth: 162 Bolts
- Rune Thread: 59
- Rugged Leather: 90
Finding Tailoring Trainers in Classic WoW
To start your tailoring journey, you’ll need to find a Tailoring trainer. You can learn Apprentice Tailoring once you reach level 5. Trainers are located in major cities throughout Azeroth. If you’re having trouble finding one, simply ask a guard in any city; they will mark the Tailoring trainer’s location on your map with a red flag.
Horde Tailoring Trainers:
- Horde trainers list (refer to original article for specific names and locations)
Alliance Tailoring Trainers:
- Alliance trainers list (refer to original article for specific names and locations)
Leveling Your Tailoring Skill: 1-300
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of leveling your Tailoring skill. Follow these steps to efficiently progress from 1 to 300.
Apprentice Tailoring (Skill Level 1-75)
1 – 75
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40 – 70 x Linen Belt: (40 x Bolt of Linen Cloth, 40 x Coarse Thread)
Craft Linen Belts until you reach skill level 75. This recipe is available from your trainer. Linen Cloth is commonly dropped by low-level humanoids, making it easy to acquire in starting zones.
Alt Text: Linen Belt recipe icon in WoW Classic, a beginner tailoring craft.
Journeyman Tailoring (Requires Skill Level 75 & Character Level 10)
To continue past skill level 75, you need to learn Journeyman Tailoring. Return to a Tailoring trainer in a major city. If your current trainer doesn’t offer Journeyman training, seek out an Expert Tailor.
Journeyman Tailoring Trainers:
Horde trainers:
- Horde Journeyman trainers list (refer to original article for specific names and locations)
Alliance trainers:
- Alliance Journeyman trainers list (refer to original article for specific names and locations)
75 – 125
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100 – 110 x Simple Kilt: (52 x Bolt of Linen Cloth, 13 x Fine Thread)
Simple Kilts will take you comfortably into the Journeyman range. Continue crafting these until you approach skill level 125.
Alt Text: Simple Kilt recipe icon, a Journeyman Tailoring item in Classic WoW.
Expert Tailoring (Requires Skill Level 150 & Character Level 20)
Once you reach skill level 150, you’ll need to become an Expert Tailor to progress further. Expert Tailoring trainers are more specialized.
- Horde Expert Trainer: Josef Gregorian in Undercity
- Alliance Expert Trainer: Georgio Bolero in Stormwind City
125 – 220
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145 – 160 x Azure Silk Hood: (36 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 36 x Blue Dye, 18 x Fine Thread)
Start crafting Azure Silk Hoods around level 145. These provide a good skill increase and utilize Silk Cloth, which you can obtain from mid-level dungeons and humanoids.
Alt Text: Azure Silk Hood crafting recipe icon, part of the Expert Tailoring progression in WoW Classic.
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170 – 175 x Formal White Shirt: (15 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 10 x Bleach, 5 x Fine Thread)
Craft a few Formal White Shirts to bridge the gap. This recipe is useful for using up any extra Silk Cloth.
Alt Text: Formal White Shirt recipe icon, a stylish silk shirt for tailors in Classic WoW.
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185 – 205 x Crimson Silk Vest: (80 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 40 x Fine Thread, 40 x Red Dye)
Crimson Silk Vests are a solid choice for leveling through this range. The materials are still relatively accessible.
Alt Text: Crimson Silk Vest recipe, an Expert Tailoring item using silk and dye in WoW Classic.
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215 – 220 x Orange Mageweave Shirt: (5 x Bolt of Mageweave, 5 x Orange Dye, 5 x Heavy Silken Thread)
As you approach Artisan Tailoring, craft a few Orange Mageweave Shirts to push you closer to the next tier. Mageweave Cloth starts becoming more common in higher-level zones.
Alt Text: Orange Mageweave Shirt recipe icon, a late Expert Tailoring craft using Mageweave in Classic WoW.
Artisan Tailoring (Requires Skill Level 225 & Character Level 35)
To break past the 225 skill level barrier, you must become an Artisan Tailor. Seek out a Master Tailor for this training.
- Horde Artisan Trainer: Daryl Stack in Tarren Mill, Hillsbrad Foothills
- Alliance Artisan Trainer: Timothy Worthington in Theramore Isle, Dustwallow Marsh
220 – 260
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230 – 250 x Black Mageweave Headband: (69 x Bolt of Mageweave, 46 x Heavy Silken Thread)
Black Mageweave Headbands are excellent for leveling through this range. Mageweave Cloth will be your primary material source now.
Alt Text: Black Mageweave Headband recipe icon, an Artisan Tailoring item in WoW Classic.
260 – 280
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25 x Runecloth Belt: (75 x Bolt of Runecloth, 25 x Rune Thread)
Runecloth Belts are your next stepping stone. Runecloth starts dropping frequently in late-game zones and dungeons.
Alt Text: Runecloth Belt recipe icon, a Runecloth-based tailoring craft in Classic WoW.
Alternatively, consider crafting Runecloth Bags if you plan to sell your creations on the Auction House. Bags are often in high demand. While more expensive to make, they can be profitable. If selling isn’t your priority, belts are a more straightforward option.
280 – 290
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18 x Runecloth Bag: (90 x Bolt of Runecloth, 36 x Rugged Leather, 18 x Rune Thread)
Switch to Runecloth Bags to push towards 300. You’ll need to acquire the Pattern: Runecloth Bag.
Alt Text: Runecloth Bag recipe scroll icon, a valuable pattern for high-level tailors in Classic WoW.
The Runecloth Bag pattern is sold by Qia in Everlook, Winterspring. She is located inside the bank building, in the left corner upon entry. Be aware that this is a limited supply recipe, so you might need to wait for it to respawn if it’s sold out. Checking the Auction House might be a faster option if there’s competition for the vendor.
290 – 300
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18 x Runecloth Gloves: (72 x Bolt of Runecloth, 72 x Rugged Leather, 18 x Rune Thread)
For the final stretch to 300, craft Runecloth Gloves. The recipe turns yellow at skill level 290, so crafting around 18 should be sufficient.
Alt Text: Runecloth Gloves recipe scroll, the final tailoring craft for skill level 300 in Classic WoW.
The Pattern: Runecloth Gloves is also sold by Qia in Winterspring and is another limited supply item.
Congratulations on reaching 300 Tailoring in Classic WoW! You are now a Master Tailor, capable of crafting high-end cloth gear and valuable bags. We hope this tailoring guide WoW Classic has been helpful on your journey.
