Leveling Tailoring in Classic WoW is a great profession choice, and this guide will show you the quickest and easiest path to max out your skill from 1 to 300.
Tailoring primarily uses cloth, which is conveniently dropped by humanoid enemies throughout the game. This means you don’t necessarily need a gathering profession to supply your Tailoring needs, allowing you to pair it with any profession you like. A popular combination is Enchanting. By crafting various cloth items, you can disenchant them and use the resulting dust and essences to level your Enchanting skill. If you’re interested in leveling Enchanting as well, be sure to check out our Classic WoW Enchanting leveling guide.
If you’re still in the process of leveling your character or starting a new alt, consider using a leveling guide to speed up the process. Zygor’s 1-60 Leveling Guide is a highly recommended option to help you reach level 60 faster.
Materials Needed for 1-300 Tailoring: Approximate Guide
- Bolt of Linen Cloth: 192
- Coarse Thread: 40
- Fine Thread: 64
- Bolt of Wool Cloth: 160
- Gray Dye: 2
- Bleach: 10
- Bolt of Silk Cloth: 151
- Blue Dye: 36
- Red Dye: 40
- Bolt of Mageweave: 74
- Orange Dye: 5
- Heavy Silken Thread: 51
- Bolt of Runecloth: 162
- Rune Thread: 59
- Rugged Leather: 108
Note: These material quantities are approximate and can vary slightly depending on crafting luck and recipe availability. It’s always a good idea to gather a bit extra.
Playing Cataclysm Classic?
Keep in mind that Cataclysm Classic has brought significant changes to trainers and recipes. If you are playing Cataclysm Classic, it’s essential to use our dedicated Cataclysm Tailoring leveling guide instead of this Classic WoW guide.
Finding Classic Tailoring Trainers
To begin your Tailoring journey, you’ll need to find a Tailoring trainer. You can learn Apprentice Tailoring at level 5 from trainers located in major cities. If you’re unsure where to find them, simply ask any guard in a city, and they will mark the Tailoring trainer’s location on your map with a red flag.
Horde Tailoring Trainers:
- Hornsby in Undercity
- Killian Sanatha in Silvermoon City
- Miao’zan in Thunder Bluff
- Nasmara Moonsong in Darnassus (While Darnassus is Alliance, some trainers are accessible)
- Tepa in Orgrimmar
Alliance Tailoring Trainers:
- Elaine Trias in Stormwind City
- ন্দ্রাজাল ( রক্ষা করুন) বিক্রি করুন in Exodar (Trainer name might appear as unreadable characters, but it’s located in Exodar)
- বিক্রি করুন in Darnassus (Trainer name might appear as unreadable characters, but it’s located in Darnassus)
- বিক্রি করুন in Ironforge (Trainer name might appear as unreadable characters, but it’s located in Ironforge)
- বিক্রি করুন in Stormwind City (Trainer name might appear as unreadable characters, another trainer in Stormwind)
Classic Tailoring Leveling Guide (1-300)
Apprentice Tailoring (1 – 75)
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1 – 75: Craft Linen Belt
- Materials: 40 x Bolt of Linen Cloth, 40 x Coarse Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 40-70 Belts
Craft Linen Belts until you reach skill level 75. This is the fastest way to level up in this range. You can purchase Coarse Thread from Tailoring or General Goods vendors.
Journeyman Tailoring (Requires Skill 50, Character Level 10)
To continue past skill level 75, you need to learn Journeyman Tailoring. Return to a Tailoring trainer in a major city. Not all Apprentice trainers can teach Journeyman, but most in capital cities will.
Journeyman Tailoring Trainers:
Horde:
- Hornsby in Undercity
- Killian Sanatha in Silvermoon City
- Miao’zan in Thunder Bluff
- Tepa in Orgrimmar
Alliance:
- Elaine Trias in Stormwind City
- বিক্রি করুন in Darnassus
- বিক্রি করুন in Ironforge
- বিক্রি করুন in Stormwind City
Journeyman Tailoring (75 – 150)
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75 – 125: Craft Wool Bandage
- Materials: 100 x Bolt of Wool Cloth, 100 x Fine Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 100-110 Bandages
Wool Bandages are a cost-effective way to level in this range as Wool Cloth is relatively easy to obtain. You can also craft Simple Kilt if you prefer to make items that can be sold or disenchanted, though bandages are generally cheaper for leveling.
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125 – 150: Craft Gray Wool Pants
- Materials: 40 x Bolt of Wool Cloth, 2 x Gray Dye, 20 x Fine Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 15-20 Pants
Craft Gray Wool Pants to finish off this skill range. You can purchase Gray Dye from General Goods vendors.
Expert Tailoring (Requires Skill 125, Character Level 20)
To progress beyond skill level 150, you must learn Expert Tailoring. Seek out Expert Tailors in major cities.
Expert Tailoring Trainers:
- Horde: Josef Gregorian in Undercity (The Apothecary)
- Alliance: Georgio Bolero in Stormwind City (Tailoring Shop in the Trade District)
Expert Tailoring (150 – 225)
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150 – 170: Craft Green Silk Bandana
- Materials: 60 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 30 x Fine Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 30-40 Bandanas
Green Silk Bandanas are a good option for this range. Silk Cloth starts becoming more common as you level.
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170 – 185: Craft Formal White Shirt
- Materials: 45 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 30 x Bleach, 15 x Fine Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 15-20 Shirts
Formal White Shirts use Bleach, which can be bought from General Goods vendors. These shirts are also used in some quests, so they might sell reasonably well.
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185 – 210: Craft Crimson Silk Vest
- Materials: 100 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 50 x Fine Thread, 50 x Red Dye
- Approximate Quantity: 25-30 Vests
Crimson Silk Vests are another solid choice. Red Dye can be purchased from Tailoring or Dye vendors.
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210 – 225: Craft Black Silk Gloves or Azure Silk Hood
- Black Silk Gloves Materials: 40 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 20 x Heavy Silken Thread
- Azure Silk Hood Materials: 36 x Bolt of Silk Cloth, 36 x Blue Dye, 18 x Fine Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 20-25 Gloves or Hoods
Choose between Black Silk Gloves or Azure Silk Hoods to reach skill 225. Azure Silk Hoods require Blue Dye, while Black Silk Gloves require Heavy Silken Thread. Heavy Silken Thread is crafted by Tailors, so you may need to purchase it or craft it yourself if you are also leveling Tailoring on another character.
Artisan Tailoring (Requires Skill 200, Character Level 35)
To continue to the final stretch of Tailoring, you must train Artisan Tailoring. Artisan Tailors are located in more remote areas.
Artisan Tailoring Trainers:
- Horde: Daryl Stack in Tarren Mill, Hillsbrad Foothills (Building east of the Inn)
- Alliance: Timothy Worthington in Theramore Isle, Dustwallow Marsh (Top floor of the first building on the left after getting off the boat)
Artisan Tailoring (225 – 300)
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225 – 245: Craft Orange Mageweave Shirt
- Materials: 50 x Bolt of Mageweave, 50 x Orange Dye, 50 x Heavy Silken Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 50 Shirts
Orange Mageweave Shirts are a good way to use Mageweave Cloth as you start entering higher-level zones. Orange Dye can be bought from Dye Vendors.
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245 – 260: Craft Black Mageweave Headband
- Materials: 69 x Bolt of Mageweave, 46 x Heavy Silken Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 23 Headbands
Black Mageweave Headbands continue using Mageweave Cloth and Heavy Silken Thread.
Master Tailoring (260 – 300)
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260 – 280: Craft Runecloth Belt or Runecloth Bag
- Runecloth Belt Materials: 75 x Bolt of Runecloth, 25 x Rune Thread
- Runecloth Bag Materials: 90 x Bolt of Runecloth, 36 x Rugged Leather, 18 x Rune Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 25 Belts or 18 Bags
At this stage, you can choose between Runecloth Belts and Runecloth Bags. Runecloth Bags are more expensive to craft due to the Rugged Leather but are highly sought after and can often be sold for a profit on the Auction House. If you prefer a simpler leveling experience, stick to Runecloth Belts. Rune Thread is sold by Tailoring vendors.
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280 – 290: Craft Runecloth Bag (If not already chosen)
- Materials: 90 x Bolt of Runecloth, 36 x Rugged Leather, 18 x Rune Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 18 Bags
To craft Runecloth Bags, you’ll need the Pattern: Runecloth Bag recipe. This pattern is sold by Qia in Everlook, Winterspring. She is located inside the bank building, in the left corner upon entering. It’s a limited supply item, so you may need to wait for it to respawn or purchase it from the Auction House.
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290 – 300: Craft Runecloth Gloves
- Materials: 72 x Bolt of Runecloth, 72 x Rugged Leather, 18 x Rune Thread
- Approximate Quantity: 18 Gloves
Runecloth Gloves will take you to 300 Tailoring. The recipe becomes yellow at skill level 290, so crafting around 18 should be sufficient. The Pattern: Runecloth Gloves recipe is also sold by Qia in Everlook and is also a limited supply item.
Congratulations on reaching 300 Tailoring in Classic WoW! You are now a Master Tailor, capable of crafting high-end gear and valuable bags. Happy crafting!
