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Elena is an amazing seamstress, she was a delight to work with and her skills are excellent!
Seeking Pattern maker & Dressmaker - Skirt Sample
$5
Thanks for a wonderful dress Maria.
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Danielle was lovely to work with, quickly did the job and kept in touch.
Dressmaker - hem and lining
$40
Kim is very very good
Professional Seamstress/dress maker
$1,000
Amazing work very talented! Definitely recommend
Tralier dress maker
$100
Lynette did a great job. She understood the look I was after and tailored the dress to my needs.
Dressmaker for summer midi dress
$100
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A dressmaker can turn your dream dress into a reality, alter your clothing for a perfect fit, or repair an old dress that you still love. Through Airtasker, it’s easy to find trusted local dressmakers within minutes. Simply put up a task to tell us what you need, be it taking up a dress or sewing a button onto a shirt.
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Top Dressmakers related questions
Both dressmakers and tailors do the cutting, sewing, mending, and clothing alterations. While dressmakers work with women’s clothing, tailors work only with menswear, such as suits, coats, and jackets. You should hire a dressmaker if you need help making or mending a dress, blouse, gown, or other womenswear.
A dressmaker specialises in dressmaking, which requires a higher level of skill than a seamstress. On the other hand, a seamstress is a “jack of all trades” whose main task is to sew garments together.
Not necessarily. You can either provide the dressmaking materials or have a dressmaker supply them for you. Dressmakers can work with an existing garment or fabric you provide. Otherwise, dressmakers can handle every step of the process, from sourcing fabrics to creating the final piece.
Lead times for dressmaking depends on the type of garment. As a rule of thumb, expect dressmaking to take 4-6 weeks. More complicated projects like bridal gowns may take up to 3 months to make. If you need a dressmaker to get something done quicker, feel free to put up a task on our platform. You may find an available dressmaker who can accommodate your request.
Bespoke dressmaking usually starts with a consultation with the dressmaker via phone, online communication, or face-to-face conversation. The dressmaker then sketches up the design. Once you have approved the design and final rate, the dressmaker takes your measurements and makes a mock-up of the garment for you to try on. After the final measurements, the dressmaker makes the actual garment. The bespoke dressmaking process may vary from Tasker to Tasker.
Dressmaking provides clothing custom-fitted to your form, ideal material and design preference. Moreover, dressmaking allows you to get the fit just right, as this service offers non-standard sizes for the tall, petite, or fuller figure.
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What do dressmaker services include?
Dressmakers make or alter all types of womenswear, from everyday trousers to outfits for special occasions. A dressmaker usually specialises in dresses, such as summer dresses, prom dresses, and bridal gowns. Some dressmakers also work on menswear and childrenswear.
Our platform connects you with custom dressmaking, dress alterations, and clothing repair services. Dressmakers can assist you with the following tasks.
Bespoke dressmaking
Recreate a favourite dress you no longer have or have a bespoke dress perfect for your shape and style. Dressmakers can sketch up an original design for you, or take inspiration from a photograph or existing garment.
Dressmakers can make bespoke pieces, such as skirts, summer dresses, ball gowns, and costumes. If you’re looking for unique t-shirts to sell or to give as gifts to family, you can also hire a Tasker to print your designs onto t-shirts.
Dress alteration
Dress alteration ensures your clothes look and fit just the way you like it. A dressmaker can sew sleeves onto a maxi dress, tighten a dress around the waist, put a zip onto a dress, or adjust the length of your trousers. Have you found your dream prom dress online but the bust is a little too showy? No problem! Your seamstress can fix that up for you as well, by shortening the straps or stitching in between to close the gap. You can even have your gown dry cleaned before your special event. Our platform lets you get anything done!
Wedding dress alteration
If you need a last-minute wedding dress or bridal wear alterations, Airtasker is here to help! Put up a task to find nearby dressmakers who can alter your dress even at short notice. Whether you have a wedding dress that doesn’t fit quite right or a vintage wedding dress that needs a bit of restyling, Taskers can help you out.
Our platform connects you with dressmakers who work with made to measure wedding dresses, mother of the bride outfits, and bridesmaid dresses. We’ll even help you find experts who can plan your wedding, prepare the wedding menu, and photograph your beautiful wedding day!
Dress repair
Book same-day clothing repair for your outfit emergency, or fix up a favourite shirt you haven’t worn in a while. Dressmakers can repair any clothing issue, from fixing holes in trousers to replacing broken zips. Taskers can also stitch up the lining of a dress or sew buttons onto a polo shirt.
Sewing lessons
Airtasker helps you find sewing experts who can share their expertise and teach you basic sewing skills. If you have the time for and interest in sewing, you can find affordable sewing lessons via our platform. Your Tasker can either meet with you in person for sewing lessons or guide you through phone or online consultation.
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I’m looking for a skilled and reliable dressmaker in Hobart to help sew custom-designed fashion pieces. Materials provided. Looking for good workmanship and reasonable pricing
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I am after someone who can make a formal dress in Chiffon. I don't have a pattern just a design. The bodice is chiffon material and has a lot off gathering. Only have a two week window of time to have it made.
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We urgently need a Dorothy pinafore dress making for 12 year old girl for a theatre production - The Wizard of Oz. Fabric and inspo pics provided. If you’re a wiz on the sewing machine and can whip this up for us by 8pm 15/4 we’d love to hear from you!
Looking for Dressmaker – Satin Maxi Dress
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Crows Nest NSW, Australia
13th Apr 2025
Hi there! I'm looking for an experienced dressmaker to sew a simple satin maxi dress. I already have the material and can send through a photo of the fabric. The design is straightforward: sleeveless, thick straps, long/maxi length—example photos are attached. Details: Budget: $300 Material: Supplied Deadline: 4 June Style: Minimal, clean lines, satin finish Location: North Shore Sydney Please reach out with samples of your work if available. Thanks so much!
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$500
Double Bay NSW, Australia
10th Apr 2025
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Gowns/Clothing Alterist Dressmaker
$30
Williamstown North VIC 3016, Australia
9th Apr 2025
Looking for a local flexible, on-demand dressmaker or clothing Alterist to alter women’s fashion dress/gown samples for local fashion brand. Must have advanced garment construction and alteration skills. Happy to come to you to drop off samples, or your welcome to come into our office to assist with fittings.
Dress making from a pattern
$100
Brisbane CBD QLD 4000, Australia
9th Apr 2025
I bought a dress pattern off Etsy for a long dress, square neckline and short sleeves. The style is quite casual, like the casual dresses worn in Jane Austen movies or like the casual dresses in the TV show Bridgerton. Could you let me know if this is something you'd be able to do, and if so roughly how much would you charge and how long would it take to complete, roughly? Please note I put a random number in the budget to allow me to post this, please let me know your rates. Thanks, Tash
Need a dressmaker to make a costume dress for my daughter.
$5
Woorim QLD 4507, Australia
7th Apr 2025
Need an experienced and confident dressmaker to make daughter a dress/costume without a pattern. Going off pictures. Measurement would be in person but happy to travel a little way Materials listed are what is used in pictures. Materials need sourcing in budget It's 3 pieces A dot stripe dress with a ribbon on the front.Princess sleeves with elastic for easy on and off. Outer material Polyester Lining Polyester A flared skirt with chemical lace at the hem Outer material Polyester Lining Cotton List
Adriana is so friendly and informative!!
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Melbourne VIC, Australia
7th Apr 2025
I need someone to make a formal dress
Needing a dressmaker for a mother of the groom dress
$200
Brisbane City QLD, Australia
5th Apr 2025
Looking for a dress maker to make a mother of the groom dress. I’ve attached an example photo of the style
Dress Maker
$2,500
Smeaton Grange NSW 2567, Australia
3rd Apr 2025
I’m looking for a custom wedding dress with a lace corset style top and a process style skirt. Very similar to the images uploaded.
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$200
Vermont VIC 3133, Australia
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Dressmaker to make formal dress
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Spotswood VIC, Australia
28th Mar 2025
Need a few work outfits made, Pants set.
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$100
Banora Point NSW 2486, Australia
21st Mar 2025
Looking for someone who can create a chiffon draping dress for me
Seeking a dressmaker to create a formal dress based off an image
$300
Coorparoo QLD, Australia
20th Mar 2025
Seeking a dressmaker to create a dress based on the pictures attached. Desired fabric would be a soft, stretch fabric (think kookai clothing), and ideally include some kind of corset/stomach control but this is non-essential. Colour would be rust/burnt orange. For reference, I am typically a size 8 women’s, but with non-standard proportions. Seeking someone in the Brisbane area, I am based in Coorparoo but work in Brisbane City. Happy for to negotiate brief, or adjust pattern/design to be within budget
Dressmaker -help with drafting patterns for women tops and pants
$150
Oatley NSW, Australia
20th Mar 2025
Dressmaker to help draft patterns for women’s top and pants for personal use
Seamstress or dressmaker to make 2 x swimsuits and 1 x rashvest
$350
Sydney NSW, Australia
4th Dec 2024
We're looking for a seamstress or dressmaker with swimwear or Lycra experience to sew a swimsuit x 2 and rash vest x 1 and 1 x belt. 4 items in total. We would like 1 x rash vest - unlined, no powermesh 1 x swimsuit - lined with & powermesh 1 x swimsuit - lined with main fabric (190gsm, 78% nylon, 22% lycra) & powermesh 1 x belt (40mm braided elastic and clasp provided) We have a pattern and materials ready to go but before we pay for expensive factory sampling with laser cutting etc. we're hoping to find a talented seamstress or dressmaker who can bring the pattern in it's current form together so we can make any initial adjustments with our pattern maker. We would provide all fabric (190gsm, nylon/lycra), lining (125gsm, poly/spandex), mesh (160gsm, nylon/spandex) and accessories as well as a printed version of the pattern. We would need you to have thread and rubber elastic. We would like 1 x rash vest - unlined, no powermesh 1 x swimsuit - lined with & powermesh 1 x swimsuit - lined with main fabric (190gsm, 78% nylon, 22% lycra) & powermesh 1 x belt (40mm braided elastic and clasp provided)
Elena provided a really professional experience and prompt communication
Dress maker
$100
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
28th Nov 2024
Need a pair of lace pants made. I have a pair that I want copied. I have the fabric and lining
Adriana was so quick to make my pants. Great communication. Will definitely use again and share with my friends