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Sew cloth badges on a shirt and a woolen blanket

$50

Wow Zyvette went above and beyond with her design and tweaking the outfit to best suit her customer. The best.

Sew a kids suit from pattern

$150

Excellent work done quickly Very professional

Sew 2 x Men’s Nightshirts

$110

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

Great experience ! Came to house to measure up curtains and shorten /lengthen on-site to make sure length was perfect before leaving

15 curtains that require shortening and hemming with sewing machine

$200

Very good service thank you!

Sewing - hem a piece of canvas

$60

What's the average cost of a seamstress

$50 - $150

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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.

Companies with alteration services may not be able to fix up broken zip or torn skirts at short notice. But through Airtasker, it’s easy to connect with available and nearby sewists who can tend to your sewing needs as soon as possible.

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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What do seamstresses include?

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

Sew 6 x small patches on a Leather Motorcycle Vest

$50

Dicky Beach QLD, Australia

13th Apr 2025

See Pic. 6 x small patches to be sewn onto leather motorcycle vest. 1st Pic as best is. 2nd Pic - as I would lime it with 6 patches

Sew a dress hem for me

$40

Spring Gully VIC 3550, Australia

12th Apr 2025

I managed to ruin a dress by ironing it. I'd love to find someone to a) pick it up in Spring Gully( but can drop off if you'd prefer that, for the same price) b) Cut off the damaged part if needed. c) Hem it to hide the mess I made. Machine ok. First person didnt get back to me, so still open to offers- thanks!

Sewing machine repair

$100

Caulfield South VIC, Australia

12th Apr 2025

Bobbin not picking up thread. Bernette b77

Coverstitch Sewing Machine - Pre-Purchase Assessment

$65

Kingsgrove NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2025

Hi Taskers, I am seeking assistance with a pre-purchase assessment of a second hand coverstitch machine. I am new to sewing, so do not know how to use one, or what to look out for to ensure that it is functioning correctly. Thus, I am seeking someone with appropriate experience to “test drive” one for me. I could not find any similar listings to guide me on price, so I have based the price off mobile sewing lessons. Please feel free to quote what you feel is appropriate. Thank you. Shella.

Stitching / sewing an elastic strap onto leather gloves

$30

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

12th Apr 2025

I've got a pair of heated motorcycle gloves off eBay. They are old and the fastening strap has come off (and been lost). I need to replace it with something elastic (to go around the wrist). I might be able to repurpose the strap from these old ski gloves (also pictured)

Fix sewing machine

$50

Wollongong NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2025

Service seeing sewing machine which is jammed, maybe the tension

Sewing machine service/fix

$70

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

11th Apr 2025

Having troubles with industrial sewing machine, thread will not stay in needle. Model is Juki DDL-8700N

How to thread sewing machine

$40

Sunbury VIC 3429, Australia

11th Apr 2025

Have sewing machine that allegedly auto threads cotton to the needle, but cannot figure out

New zip and repair seamstress needed

$5

Logan Reserve QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2025

I require 1 zipper to be replaced on 1. And 1 side pannel needs stitching / patching. Have had these fixed in the past (on other crates) and was quite cheap. Would like someone to collect and repair and bring back please. Posting the job up for a low amount. Comment your price please.

Thanks Linda. Will definitely use again for any sewing and alterations

Curtain and sheer hemming sewing

$300

Winthrop WA 6150, Australia

27th Mar 2025

I have got 6 curtains about 1.8m window widths (actual curtain is wider as it is S-fold wave design). Curtain has 250cm drop height and needs to bring down to 220cm height (Freedom brand). Just need to hem at the bottom. Preferably someone with experience please thank you. Best price quote please I can bring the curtains to you if not far from perth. Quantity reduced as sheets no longer needed.

Great tailoring and fabric work, 10/10 recommending her for her service.

Sew x2 couch buttons

$50

Toorak VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2025

Top and bottom buttons need to be sewn in of couch

Was impressed with Alison’s sewing skills and communication. Would definitely book her again should the need arise.

A seamstress to increase the size of sleeves on a dress

$200

New Farm QLD, Australia

19th Mar 2025

I have a floor length green dress, and as you can see in the photos the sleeves are too tight around the bicep. I’m hoping there is a way you could increase their size, possibly by adding extra fabric taken from the length of the dress. I would also like to elasticate the cuffs

Sumra is very talented and professional to work with

Seamstress - To take up school skirt and polo shirt

$20

Mermaid Beach QLD, Australia

17th Mar 2025

Have a pleated school skirt and a polo shirt to be taken up ready to start school on Thursday. Thankyouuu

A day and a half before the first day of high school, and we were stuck with a skirt longer than a nun’s—with no seamstress in sight! Either they were too busy or way too expensive. Then this beautiful soul came in and saved the day! From drop-off to finished in less than half a day—and she did an amazing job! Thank you! 🙏 If any Tasker is looking for someone honest, reliable, and with a ‘can-do, does-do’ attitude, send your cash this way!

Sewing 24 x long lycra tubes

$100

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

17th Mar 2025

Sewing 24 x pre-cut 3.5m x 75cm tan/nude lycra fabric pieces into 3.5m x 37cm tubes (approx), 1 stitch required only per piece, no hemming required on ends, overlock preferred, extra stitching to secure ends to stop splitting.

Very helpful and punctual. Great workmanship and attention to detail

Sew velcro on to 3x cushions + plywood

$150

Morphettville SA, Australia

15th Mar 2025

I need velcro tape sewn to the underside of 3 cushions (for a campervan). The other side of the velcro needs to be attached to the plywood base - I was thinking staple? I have the velcro (one side sew on, the other side adhesive)

Jacki was heaps good! Will be getting her help in the future

Quick Sewing Job – Attach Labels to 150–200 Garments

$250

Mermaid Beach QLD, Australia

12th Mar 2025

Hi! I’m looking for someone with a sewing machine to help attach labels onto around 150–200 garments. It’s a simple, straight sew — I’ll have the old labels unpicked and will provide all the new labels and materials. ✅ Quick and easy job ✅ Must have a sewing machine ✅ Ideally completed within 3–5 days It would be amazing if you could also: • Press and fold the garments after sewing • Put them back into the provided bags • clip the provided swing tags as well, before bagging in zip lock bags ( provided ) Potential for ongoing work monthly Thanks !

Absolutely thrilled with the work Gemma did! She exceeded all expectations — her attention to detail was spot on, and everything turned out so neat and beautifully finished. Communication was clear and easy from start to finish, and she followed every instruction perfectly. Honestly couldn’t have asked for better. Highly recommend! Thank you :) x

I need a seamstress to alter a piece of clothing

$40

Southport QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2025

Can drop off and pick up Basically need a couple cms off the bottoms of the leg part and the same material repurposed to make a few belt loops

Monica is amazing. She had my item of clothing altered and ready to pick up in less than 24hrs.

Sew a tear in portable cot

$50

Merrylands NSW 2160, Australia

3rd Mar 2025

Need a portable sewing machine job to sew the corner of a foldable Baby porta cot.. The stitching from one of the corners has given way and need's to be sewn back.

Excellent service and attention to detail. Quality work. Highly recommend

Cut and sew accents to neoprene costume mask

$150

Ashfield NSW, Australia

24th Feb 2025

Looking for someone to cut fabric and add accents to this neoprene dog costume mask. I have included marked up pictures of the mask as well as inspiration photos. 1. Add front accent (see marked up pic) 2. Add side accents (see marked up pic) If possible cut straps and replace with elastic face mask style. See marked up photos. I already have the mask and material including white vinyl, elastic and thread. Required for Thursday evening. Open to options for final accents. I can arrange to leave the mask with you for a couple of days for pickup Thursday.

Krystle was very easy to work with and turned around an unusual sewing project in time for an event I needed it for! She kept me updated along the way and offered some helpful suggestions. I’m really happy with the final product and would work with her again!

Need a small bag strap loop sewn on a bag for shoulder strap

$35

Pacific Pines QLD 4211, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

I need a shoulder strap clip sewn on a bag for a shoulder strap .. I’ve got another bag that could be unsewn and put on the new bag

Got task done within timeframe given and did a great job