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Recent Seamstress reviews in Canberra

Anchal did a great thing.

Sewing ribbons on Duvet covers, hemming.

$300

Good neat job. I highly recommend Anchal to take up blockout curtains.

Sewing - taking up curtains

$100

Excellent :-)

Someone who can sew!

$20

I love the cushion covers Rachel made. Super neat, skillful sewing and consideration of details. They look beautiful!. The trouser alterations were also great, and she offered me good advice! It was easy to work with Rachel, she was flexible with my uncertain pickup time, which meant the job was handed over after the completion date. No problem. Highly recommend Rachel for this type of work. Thanks !!

I need sewing

$100

Great service, very happy with the work

Sewing Buttons

$30

Great service - friendly, great communications and really professional job, more than happy to recommend! :)

I need sewing

$15

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Canberra

$34 - $120

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$34

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$80

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$120

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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 in Canberra

Sewing machine repair

$80

Nicholls ACT, Australia

29th Oct 2024

My sewing machine is having issues not stitching well

Sew 2 curtains together and take up x 2

$50

Canberra CBD ACT 2601, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Hi. I just bought 2 pairs of curtains from ikea. I want to sew them together to make 2 curtains out of 4. I then want to take them up 4.5cm. I can bring them to you anywhere in Canberra. Thanks.

Faiqa did a wonderful job altering my curtains for a reasonable price and the job was done quickly. A very happy customer.

Seamstress alterations

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

19th Oct 2024

I have some dresses and pvc dresses that need to be taken in a few sizes

Sew small bits of fabric together to make a mini patchwork

$100

Griffith ACT, Australia

10th Oct 2024

I have a collection of my children’s baby clothes that I would like cut into squares and sewn together to create a small patchwork quilt that I can frame. If someone can bring a sewing machine I don’t think it would take very long

Fiona was very efficient and got the job done so quickly!

Seamstress

$500

Harrison ACT, Australia

7th Oct 2024

Looking to make a traditional wedding gown

Sewing repairs to roof top tent cover

$40

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

7th Oct 2024

Sewing repairs to roof top tent cover - especially the corners. Should be relatively heavy duty thread. Some localised patching is possible also. The cord that cinches under the tent also needs to be re-threaded through the cover

Skilled sewer to hemstitch 12 damask linen table napkins

$100

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

4th Oct 2024

New white damask linen. Task is not urgent. Finished work must look professional

Need badges sewed into a uniform

$50

Calwell ACT, Australia

15th Sep 2024

Need a few badges for a child’s uniform (6?) sewn in in a specific spot and don’t have the tools

Amazing start to finish. excellent communication and updates. seamless drop off and pick up

SEW A TABLE CLOTH

$30

Mawson ACT, Australia

12th Sep 2024

I need aomeone to make a table cloth & extend a table runner. I have the material. I need someone experienced in sewing to come to my house and measure the table and pick up the material.

Quality work and good communication. I was happy with the finished product. I will use Fiona’s services again.

A sewing wizard

$25

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

3rd Sep 2024

My dear dog has chewed a part of the strap on my new bag. I’m hoping that someone can reinforce the area with some fabric and strengthen the strap.

Help to sew a pair of pants

$20

Reid ACT, Australia

28th Aug 2024

There's a tear in the crotch of the pants

Sew cushion covers

$120

Kambah ACT, Australia

26th Aug 2024

I have 3 foam seat cushions that I got custom made and need covers made for them, I will provide the fabric and the zippers (along with anything else you think I need)

Sewing - take in school trousers by 5cm at waist

$20

Nicholls ACT, Australia

12th Aug 2024

Take in school trousers by 5cm at waist. Must be experienced sewer. Please collect and return.

Thank you Carmel - task completed as requested. :)

Sewing 3 small tasks

$50

Forde ACT 2914, Australia

7th Jul 2024

Sewing tasks include: 1. Sew down the side on my son's school slacks (see first and second photo) 2. Sew up the small tear on the back of my duvet cover (third photo) 3. Sew up the small rip on the side of my other duvet cover (fourth photo) Flexible with dates.

Great. Very positive experience. Highly recommend. Thanks 👍

Need sewing done to curtain hem

$50

Nicholls ACT, Australia

29th Apr 2024

I have 2 x sheer curtains that need the hem sewn. The width is 485 cm and drop is 280 cm but I need drop to be 232 cm

Curtains sewn for my Toyota Hiace van.

$50

Fisher ACT, Australia

27th Apr 2024

Need two curtains sown for my Toyota Hiace van camper. Have the material already just need it cut to size, hemmed and the loop at the top to run a wire through. The curtains need to be close to the following dimensions: Side 1320 x 700 Back 1250 x 750

Have taken away a lounge and broken chair, sewing machine.

$120

Macquarie ACT, Australia

21st Apr 2024

Removal of a lounge and broken chair, sewing machine.

Highly recommended.for Funture removal, hassle free,at very reasonable rates.

Sew together a jumpsuit for a dog.

$50

Canberra ACT, Australia

5th Apr 2024

I have the pattern and the materials for an XS dog jumpsuit/PJ outfit but need someone to sow it together. I have fleece for the inside and a rowing costume for the outside.

Carmel was so lovely and hardworking. Super happy with her work :)

Mobile seamstress/tailor

$300

Deakin ACT, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Looking for a mobile seamstress/tailor to adjust the position a collar button on 20 business shirts. Must be high quality

Sew a dress

$150

Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

18th Feb 2024

I need a dress sewn for an event. I can't figure out the pattern instructions on a mock up and the event is on Friday. I have the fabric, thread, zips, and pattern cut. I just need someone to sew it.