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This was great and very fast very good work
Dress maker for alterations
$200
lovely to work with and made a gorgeous dress for my formal after only two fittings
I need dressmakers
$300
Laura did a fantastic job with my dress and was able to let it out for me so it fits perfectly. I’m very happy with it and would recommend Laura for all your sewing needs.
Dress Maker to Alter a Formal Gown
$300
Lola was great and professional in helping create my first design and brining my vision to reality. I would definitely recommend her.
Pattern maker/dress maker
$200
Sara communicated really well, got back to us quickly and answered all of my annoying questions. She understood the brief really well and executed a beautiful job on taking up our daughters ball dress. I would highly recommend Sara!
I need dressmakers
$150
Siobhan is SO lovely! She did an amazing job with our skirts. I would highly recommend her 😊
Dressmaker Needed
$100
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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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Formal dress maker
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Chester Hill, New South Wales
12th Jan 2025
Making a elegant and modest engagement dress. Preferably emerald green. Something like this style.
Dressmaker
$100
Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia
11th Jan 2025
Sew a pattern. I have material required.
Dress maker - to copy a two piece set (shirt and skirt) that I own
$100
Varsity Lakes QLD, Australia
11th Jan 2025
I own a two piece set (mini skirt and button up shirt) that I wear to death. I’ve been looking for months and months to find something similar and can’t find anything. So thought I would see if there was anyone local to me and a dress maker that would be interested in replicating the set in a different colour. Thanks.
I want a dressmaker to make a skirt please
$100
Meadow Springs WA, Australia
11th Jan 2025
I’m wanting an Aline or a pen Le skirt . I’m wanting to know the cost of making it please
Dressmaker to make pattern and sew 8 chair covers
$200
Wavell Heights QLD, Australia
6th Jan 2025
I have 8 chairs but they aren’t square so they are a bit difficult to make a pattern and need someone who is good at the technical aspects of dressmaking and can make a pattern and sew the covers. I have the material and I have a sewing machine here to use. Just want covers that fit well and stay on and can remove and wash. Thanks :)
Dressmaker alterations or embroidery
$25
Doubleview WA 6018, Australia
5th Jan 2025
I have a pair of cargo shorts I need to get embroidered on the pocket flat. Alternatively i have a pair of shorts which could take the pocket off to put on the other cargos. Am hoping for some advice please.
Brisbane dress maker - beading detail
$20
Sandgate QLD 4017, Australia
2nd Jan 2025
I'm looking to have a dress made. The dress that is the inspiration is a very heavily beaded dress with lots of detail. Will need someone who is skilled
Dressmaker to make blouse
$350
Annerley QLD, Australia
27th Dec 2024
I require a qualified dressmaker with photos of recent work to make this blouse for me in a silk that I prefer. I can provide the silk. I need it to be finished to a very high quality.
Dressmaker to copy a dress I own
$150
Bentleigh East VIC, Australia
20th Dec 2024
I have a dress that I love and would like to copy it once or possibly twice. It is very flattering and easy to wear. A bit like a shirt maker style. No collar and self belted.
Sutherland Shire Dress Maker
$100
Sutherland NSW, Australia
19th Dec 2024
Dress maker to help turn silk like fabric into a bridesmaid dress
Dress maker
$120
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
16th Dec 2024
I have 3 metres of material that need to be made into a loose fitted outfit (have one to base it off); material is netting with piping through it.
Tailor or dressmaker needed
$50
Paddington NSW, Australia
7th Dec 2024
I need a dress taken in by Wednesday which has darts and is too big. Can drop off tomorrow afternoon. Sunday 8th.
Dressmaker whom can do alterations for my 92 yr old Mum .
$5
Ascot Park, South Australia
5th Dec 2024
Need a competent sewer / dressmaker who can do alterations of skirt and dresses bought Online that are too big for my 92!yr old Mum who is now down in Adelaide. I didn’t know what to put into Budgrt section but would like to get quotes ..! Some skirts are from Rockmans so need waists changed ..
Consult needed: Seamstress/dressmaker for sewing patches on denim vest
$50
South Coogee NSW 2034, Australia
4th Dec 2024
Looking for someone to machine sew (hand sew if needed) one large back patch and half dozen small patches on black denim vest. Small patches in any order/design on front and back of vest based on your insight. Seeking consult before committing to work.
Fast and communicative, happy with the results. Thanks Maryam!
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)
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
Dressmaker
$40
Cherry Lake Ward VIC, Australia
21st Nov 2024
Looking for a dressmaker that can possibly add some material into this dress to make it bigger as it currently won’t zip up
Dressmaker to make 4 linen skirts - Sutherland shire
$120
Sutherland NSW, Australia
19th Nov 2024
Make 4 linen skirts - have an existing skirt to use as a template.
Dressmaker
$50
Albany Creek QLD, Australia
30th Aug 2024
I have a witchery top that has batwing sleeves and would like it to be made in another silky material I have pictures show the navy top I have to use as a pattern for the material I have which has a floral design
Very happy, highly recommend thank you
Dress Maker to make a dress I have a picture of. Within 2 weeks.
$120
Brighton VIC, Australia
17th Jul 2024
I have a picture of a dress I’d like made for my 50th. I won’t be wearing it all night and doesn’t need to be the highest quality. I don’t have a pattern just a picture.
Gyorgi has been amazing! Has gone above and beyond on my dress! Would highly recommend!!!