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Sew 6 outdoor cushions i am in SYDNEY, ORAN PARK

$100

Lovely service and quick turnaround. Thanks Laas!

Sew holes in linen skirt

$25

Great job helping me with pattern and cutting fabric. Thank you

Sewing help wanted Central Coast

$200

Thanks for the beautiful cushion covers and the sewing of a difficult window seat. You have done a great job.

Sew 2 cushions covers and a window seat cover

$150

Excellent job done rapidly.

Sew Cover for Outdoor Lounge

$150

Wonderful to work with Amy! Very friendly and reliable. I was very happy with her work.

Precision sewing

$60

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Why hire local seamstresses through Airtasker?

Many seamstress services can get quite pricey or take too long to get the job done. Airtasker can help you find local sewists within your budget and timeframe. Simply put up a task specifying your sewing needs, and get free quotes in minutes from Taskers near you. Our platform connects you with rated and reviewed male and female seamstresses in your location.

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Let us know how soon you need a sewing task done, and we’ll help you find Taskers who can make, repair, or alter your specified clothing. From restyling clothes to creating a dress from scratch, a Tasker can help you within your ideal budget and schedule. Simply put up a task on our platform to start finding seamstresses near you.

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Ready-to-wear clothes don’t always cut it. You may need a dress for a special occasion or an alteration to achieve a perfectly fitting suit. Or perhaps you simply need to repair a broken zip or mend a beloved garment. Whatever type of sewing you need, our platform connects you with nearby sewists who can do the task. Here’s a list of sewing services you can get done on Airtasker.  

Pattern cutting 

Pattern cutting is translating your design onto paper or digital form. The pattern serves as a template for creating wearable clothes. Achieve a bespoke dress that fits you perfectly, or create unique garments for your clothing business. Our platform helps you find local sewists with pattern cutting skills. Once your collection is ready, hire a model to pose in your clothes while a photographer takes amazing product photos for your website. 

Dressmaking 

You may find clothes you like, but the fit or size just doesn’t work for your body type. Or perhaps you have a dress in mind to wear to an event, but you can’t find it at shops near you. With the help of a dressmaker, you can still get the dress of your dreams. You can have a variety of clothes made, from midi dresses, ball gowns, to business suits.

Clothing repair 

We all have our go-to outfits, and it can be heartbreaking to find a tear or a hole in an irreplaceable piece of clothing. Maybe you bought that shirt abroad, had it custom-made, or splurged on that one expensive dress or jacket. No need to say goodbye to your beloved garment just yet! Instead, find a seamstress or seamster who can fix up your clothes, so they look as good as new. Taskers may even offer to dry-clean your dresses after the repair. 

Clothing alteration 

Some clothes may fit well, except for an awkwardly loose part around the shoulders. Or pants could have a flattering fit but are far too long for your height. With clothing alteration, you no longer have to settle for ill-fitting clothes. A nearby local seamstress can alter your clothes to create custom-fit garments, whether it’s a new suit that needs to be tailored or hand-me-downs that need to be shortened. After your alteration, have a Tasker iron your suit, and you’re good to go for your business event! 

Prom dressmaking 

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Recent Seamstress tasks

Seamstress needed

$150

Canterbury NSW, Australia

18th Feb 2025

I have 4 dresses that need to be taken, with 2 of them needing to have their length shortened and 1 needed straps shortened. 2 of the dresses attached

Sew covers for 4 seats

$20

Sunshine West VIC 3020, Australia

18th Feb 2025

I have four seats that need custom seat covers sewn, and I'll provide the materials. I've attached photos for reference

Seamstress

$20

Mermaid Waters QLD, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Dress to be made shorter

Repair embroidered lace wedding dress and few makeup stains.

$1,000

St Peters NSW 2044, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Sending on behalf of friends. New wedding dress from overseas, sent damaged, other party refused to fix. number of small what look like makeup stains all very small. 2 holes in lace prox five cent piece size and larger issue with lace arm. Wedding in April want to see if this is salvageable for her

Seamstress

$50

Legana TAS, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Hem a pair of wide leg jeans

Need a 10mm hem sewn (zigzag or any strong stitch)

$20

Dee Why NSW, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Need a 10mm hem sewn (zigzag or any strong stitch)onto a 70cm x 30cm Neoprene (laminated top with nylon and embossed on bottom) on all 4 sides Will need to leave a little opening at back to feed thru some bungie cord to provide elasticity to the fabric to make it able to be tighten . The neoprene is about 2.5mm thick

Sew seam in shorts that have come apart

$40

Little Mountain QLD 4551, Australia

17th Feb 2025

I have 2 x pairs of LSKD running shorts that are brand new. After only one wear one of the seams on the back of the shorts have come apart. Here is a pic of one side with the split seam and the other side of the back is how it is supposed to look. Wondering if someone could sew the seams together on both sides on both shorts so they do not come apart again?

The sewing machine stoped working

$50

North Lakes QLD 4509, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Sewing machine stoped working

Hem 3 curtains (sewing/ alterations)

$100

Concord West, New South Wales

12th Feb 2025

Looking for someone to take up the hem of 3 new curtains. I have measured the amount to be taken up, but they will need to be pinned if required. Will need to arrange for pick up/ drop off. The adjustment is to be done on your sewing machine. Located in the Inner West. Please see details/ size etc here (they are the largest size): Each of the 2 panels (per curtain) is 220 cm. So 6 panels in total. SPOTLIGHT: Emerald Hill Turner Eyelet Curtain Silver

Zunnaira was amazing. The sewing task was exactly what I needed & was done quickly

Help dismantle sewing machine

$150

Paddington QLD, Australia

9th Feb 2025

I have an industrial sewing machine I need help dismantling so I can move it interstate This YouTube video shows what I need help doing. Thanks https://youtu.be/Aam_1UOgClg?si=QqJl1ocqOYRif7nZ

Friendly and efficient

Sew 2 armrest covers for sofa

$100

Wolli Creek NSW, Australia

28th Jan 2025

I have the fabric. Just need two armrest covers made for my sofa.

Roz did a great sewing job for me, perfectly and quickly completed. Great to work with 👍👍

Seamstress to make jumpsuit similar to one I own

$120

Haberfield NSW, Australia

28th Jan 2025

Hello, I have a jumpsuit that I would like made in a different colour. I have the fabric and the original jumpsuit you can use to replicate. It is slightly cowl neck and batwing sleeves. I have attached photos. I can drop off fabric and jumpsuit around sydney & pick up when finished.

Amazing, it turned out so good. Thanks for being so lovely, will definitely message again for more in the future. Thank you so much again :)

Sewing. Fix holes in three pairs of suit pants and take up 5 pairs

$150

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

I have three pairs of suit pants with holes in the crotch that I am hoping to get patched if this is possible. Understood they will not look perfect but it’s well hidden. I am hoping to stretch the life of the suits. I also have about five pairs of pants that I need taken up as they’re a bit long. I can come to your location if you’re nearby. Thank you

Thank you. Much appreciated

Sewing name tags on school uniform

$135

Warrawee NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2025

I have name tags to be sewn onto school uniforms including dresses, t-shirts, jumpers, tracksuits etc.

Olivia was amazing at her job, so punctual and meticulous. I highly recommend Olivia for all her tasks.

Sew a zipper into a costume

$50

Mount Waverley, Victoria

20th Jan 2025

I've got a fleece costume and need a zipper sewn in, would you also be able to provide a white zipper for it?

Very happy with the work Alison did, especially as it was not the easiest sewing task!

Garment alterations and sewing assistance

$175

East Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2025

I would like an experienced seamstress/sewist to help me alter, repair and sew some garments, and help me learn more about dressmaking. Starting with a 3 hour session, with the potential for ongoing work. Ideally, you will: - be friendly and patient and a clear teacher with actionable advice - be able to bring your own sewing machine. I have one, but its very old, and I'd prefer if we could work simultaneously.* - have experience making dance costumes and gowns - understand fabrics and have experience sewing with challenging materials - be able to give advice on choosing fabrics - understand how to adjust and create garments for mid-size, curvy, petite women. - be happy to work in a house with a cat. The budget I am setting includes $50 per hour for 3 hours, plus $25 for bringing a sewing machine and any basic equipment. If you are not able to bring these tools, please reflect that in your offer. *Note: I have needles, thread, scissors, bobbins, measuring tape, some patterns and practice fabrics and some other basics, but no chalk. If you want to bring anything along that would help it would be much appreciated!

Meha was wonderful! Very reliable, knowledgeable and friendly!

Sew up the high split on my dress

$80

Wilston QLD, Australia

12th Jan 2025

The original dress I wanted to wear for my birthday dinner hasn’t arrived and I have this other one but the side splits go all the way up to under the bust so if a gust of wind blows it will show my entire body I just want it done up to my thigh. I tried doing it but it looks terrible so if someone could help would appreciate ! I can put pins where I want it sewn up to

Got it done fast for me

Someone to sew up lifting straps (gym wear )

$30

Canning Vale WA, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Stitching on strap coming off and need sewing up but more

She did great job and very fast

Sew a memory quilt from old baby clothes

$10

Brisbane CBD QLD 4000, Australia

11th Jan 2025

Wanting a memory quilt sew from my child’s old baby & toddler clothes in a size to go on a single bed. I only have the uncut clothing, but can purchase the backing/wading/trim etc or please just include in your quotes. Set at $10 per Airtasker suggestion (thank you). I’ve tried finding online etc but very few in Australia & most have a waitlist or just too $$ for me unfortunately. Will eventually want a second one made too for my other child.

Annette is the absolute best. Highly recommend.

Seamstress required to shorten length of 3 S fold sheer curtains

$150

New Farm QLD, Australia

7th Jan 2025

I have 3 sheer curtains S fold from my previous house and I need to adjust the length(shorten) so they can be installed in my new place

Job well done. Thank you.