This comprehensive guide will walk you through the quickest and most efficient method to level your Tailoring skill from 1 to 300 in Classic World of Warcraft. Tailoring is a valuable profession that allows you to craft cloth armor, bags, and various other useful items. Unlike some professions, Tailoring doesn’t require a gathering profession, making it a great pairing with any skill, especially Enchanting. Many players choose to combine Tailoring with Enchanting to disenchant crafted cloth items and utilize the materials to level Enchanting. If you’re interested in leveling Enchanting alongside Tailoring, be sure to check out our Classic WoW Enchanting leveling guide.
If you’re still on your journey to level 60 or starting a new character, consider using a leveling guide to speed up the process. Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide is a popular choice to help you reach level 60 faster.
Materials Needed for 1-300 Tailoring: Approximate Guide
Please note that these are approximate material quantities. You might need slightly more or less depending on crafting luck and skill-ups. It’s always wise to gather a bit extra.
- Linen Cloth: 170
- Coarse Thread: 70
- Fine Thread: 50
- Wool Cloth: 140
- Gray Dye: 2
- Silk Cloth: 240
- Blue Dye: 36
- Bleach: 10
- Red Dye: 40
- Mageweave Cloth: 124
- Orange Dye: 5
- Heavy Silken Thread: 69
- Runecloth: 162
- Rune Thread: 39
- Rugged Leather: 108
Finding Classic Tailoring Trainers
To begin 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 most major cities. If you’re having trouble finding one, simply ask a guard in any city, and they will mark the Tailoring trainer’s location on your map with a red flag.
Horde Tailoring Trainers:
- Horde trainers list (as per original article)
Alliance Tailoring Trainers:
- Alliance trainers list (as per original article)
Classic Tailoring Leveling: Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to efficiently level your Tailoring skill from 1 to 300.
Apprentice Tailoring (1 – 75)
- 1 – 40: Craft Linen Belt
- Materials: 40 x Bolt of Linen Cloth, 40 x Coarse Thread
- Craft approximately 40-70: Craft Linen Belts until you reach skill level 75. You might need to craft slightly more or less depending on skill-ups. Linen Cloth is commonly dropped by low-level humanoid enemies in starting zones, making it easily farmable.
Journeyman Tailoring (75 – 150)
To progress beyond skill level 75, you need to learn Journeyman Tailoring. This requires your character to be level 10. Not all Tailoring trainers teach Journeyman Tailoring; you need to find an Expert Tailor.
Journeyman Tailoring Trainers:
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Horde Journeyman Trainers list (as per original article)
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Alliance Journeyman Trainers list (as per original article)
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75 – 100: Craft Gray Woolen Shirt
- Materials: 60 x Bolt of Wool Cloth, 2 x Gray Dye, 2 x Fine Thread
- Craft approximately 60: Wool Cloth starts becoming more common in slightly higher-level zones. You can farm it from humanoid enemies in zones appropriate for levels 10-20.
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100 – 125: Craft Simple Kilt
- Materials: 104 x Bolt of Linen Cloth, 26 x Fine Thread
- Craft approximately 26: You might still have Linen Cloth left over from the initial levels, if not, return to starting zones or the Auction House to acquire more.
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125 – 150: Craft Gray Woolen Shirt
- Materials: 80 x Bolt of Wool Cloth, 2 x Gray Dye, 2 x Fine Thread
- Craft approximately 40: Continue crafting Gray Woolen Shirts to maximize wool cloth usage before moving to silk.
Expert Tailoring (150 – 225)
To continue past skill level 150, you must learn Expert Tailoring. This requires character level 20. Seek out an Artisan Tailor to learn this skill.
Expert Tailoring Trainers:
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Horde: Josef Gregorian in Undercity
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Alliance: Georgio Bolero in Stormwind City
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150 – 160: Craft Green Silk Gloves
- Materials: 20 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 20 x Fine Thread
- Craft approximately 20: Silk Cloth becomes available in zones around level 20-30.
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160 – 175: Craft Azure Silk Hood
- Materials: 36 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 36 x Blue Dye, 18 x Fine Thread
- Craft approximately 18: Azure Silk Hoods provide good skill-ups and use readily available materials.
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175 – 185: Craft Formal White Shirt
- Materials: 30 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 20 x Bleach, 10 x Fine Thread
- Craft approximately 10: Formal White Shirts are a good option to use up more Silk Cloth.
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185 – 205: Craft Crimson Silk Vest
- Materials: 80 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 40 x Fine Thread, 40 x Red Dye
- Craft approximately 20: Crimson Silk Vests provide a solid leveling path in this range.
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205 – 220: Craft Orange Mageweave Shirt
- Materials: 15 x Bolt of Mageweave, 15 x Orange Dye, 15 x Heavy Silken Thread
- Craft approximately 15: Start using Mageweave Cloth as you approach Artisan Tailoring.
Artisan Tailoring (225 – 300)
To progress beyond skill level 225, you need to learn Artisan Tailoring, which requires character level 35. You will need to find a Master Tailor.
Artisan Tailoring Trainers:
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Horde: Daryl Stack in Tarren Mill, Hillsbrad Foothills (building east of the Inn)
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Alliance: Timothy Worthington in Theramore Isle, Dustwallow Marsh (top floor of the first building on the left after the boat)
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220 – 245: Craft Black Mageweave Headband
- Materials: 75 x Bolt of Mageweave, 50 x Heavy Silken Thread
- Craft approximately 25: Black Mageweave Headbands are a reliable recipe for this range.
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245 – 260: Craft Red Mageweave Headband
- Materials: 45 x Bolt of Mageweave, 30 x Heavy Silken Thread, 15 x Red Dye
- Craft approximately 15: Red Mageweave Headbands offer another Mageweave recipe for skill-ups.
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260 – 280: Craft Runecloth Belt
- Materials: 75 x Bolt of Runecloth, 25 x Rune Thread
- Craft approximately 25: Runecloth becomes the primary material now. Farm Runecloth from level 45+ humanoid enemies in zones like Western Plaguelands or buy it from the Auction House.
Alternative: If you prefer to make items for sale, you can craft Runecloth Bag instead of Runecloth Belts. Bags are often sought after by players. While more expensive to craft, Runecloth Bags can be sold at the Auction House to recoup your gold.
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280 – 290: Craft Runecloth Bag
- Materials: 90 x Bolt of Runecloth, 36 x Rugged Leather, 18 x Rune Thread
- Craft approximately 18: To craft Runecloth Bags, you need to purchase the Pattern: Runecloth Bag. This pattern is sold by Qia in Everlook, Winterspring. Qia is located inside the bank building, in the left corner upon entering.
Important Note: The Runecloth Bag pattern is a limited supply item. If it’s sold out, you’ll need to wait for it to respawn (approximately 5-90 minutes). Alternatively, check the Auction House for players selling the pattern.
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290 – 300: Craft Runecloth Gloves
- Materials: 72 x Bolt of Runecloth, 72 x Rugged Leather, 18 x Rune Thread
- Craft approximately 18: The Pattern: Runecloth Gloves is also sold by Qia in Winterspring and is also a limited supply recipe. Craft Runecloth Gloves until you reach 300. The recipe will turn yellow at skill level 290, so gather enough materials to ensure you reach 300.
Congratulations on reaching 300 Tailoring in Classic WoW! You are now a Master Tailor, capable of crafting high-level cloth armor and bags. Enjoy the benefits of your newly acquired profession!
