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"Huma was fantastic to deal with and finished my task earlier than expected. Highly recommended."
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"Gurpreet is very professional, excellent to communicate with, and has a great eye for detail. She is a hard worker and c..."
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"Raven did an amazing job! Really happy with my dress alreration"
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Recent Sewing reviews in Melbourne
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Sew curtains
$100
Zeena was so amazing. Not only did she do a fantastic job, she was super lovely to deal with. 10/10 would recommend!
Sewing 4 cushion covers
$150
I am very pleased with Cin D and her service. She was very professional and thorough. She explained the steps I needed to learn very well. And she was very nice. And the finished product was A-OK! :)
Help using my sewing machine
$100
Very fast service, thanks
Sewing a branded patch onto baseball caps
$50
Raisa was amazing to work with, completed the task to a high standard and was great at communicating!
Sewing and installing fabric studio covering
$100
Fantastic, fast & excellent turnaround
I need sewing
$50
What's the average cost of a sewing alteration service in Melbourne
$50 - $140
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$50
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$90
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$140
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Clothing repair
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Clothing alteration
Sewers can alter clothes in many ways, such as adjusting the length of trousers or tightening a skirt around the waist. Sewing experts can also add features to a garment, whether it’s adding nifty pockets to a dress or sewing patches onto sleeves.
Clothing alteration is a great way to customise or update a garment to a wearer’s preference. Find sewing alteration services near you today by putting up a task and telling us what you need to be done.
Upholstery and drapery sewing
Aside from clothing, sewing experts can work on upholstery, linens, and other items. Upholstery sewing includes sewing couch cushions and repairing zips on seat covers. You can also find local sewing machinists who sew pillow covers or curtains. Whatever you need, we’ll connect you with Taskers equipped to do the job.
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Recent Sewing tasks in Melbourne
Sewing: Pillow cases
$80
Chinatown District VIC 3000, Australia
11th Jan 2025
Wanting to get custom pillow cases made. I have a pattern and fabric ready. Approx 5 pillow cases with trimmings. Attachments is examples of what I’m wanting. Preferred Melbourne based to drop off materials.
Service and repair of a sewing machine
$100
Ripponlea VIC, Australia
27th Dec 2024
Hello, I have an elna sewing machine that needs repair. I don't know what is wrong. It might need a service or repair. When I sew, it bangs loudly at each stitch and sometimes the needle breaks.
Industrial Sewing Machinist for sewing banners Fitzroy
$1,280
Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
21st Dec 2024
Sewing of small shadecloth banners using Adler sewing machine at small workshop in Fitzroy. Hours flexible probably have about 5 days work needed to be done by Jan2. Have an industrial machine here so no tools required Young St Fitzroy . Will pay $40 per hour
The leather outer casing of our luxury dog beds to be sewn
$35
Coburg VIC, Australia
8th Dec 2024
Sew the outer casing of our leather dog beds
We need the outer casing of our luxury dog beds to be sewn in leather
$35
Coburg VIC, Australia
8th Dec 2024
I have the leather and the pattern. Its a very simple pattern of the outer casing of the dog beds we are making.
Pattern making and Sewing
$1,250
Melbourne VIC, Australia
6th Dec 2024
Hi. I need approximately 9 garments sewn and the patterns drafted. Once verified that you have the capacity to complete the job all sketches will be released and a due date will be negotiated. Avant-Garde almost runway complexity. Only looking for tailors or seamstresses who have ample experience in making clothes. If you haven’t worked as a seamstress or tailor or studied the craft. Please don’t offer. Needs to be done in roughly a month. All designs besides 2 are completed. One sketch is attached to show complexity.
Hand sewer to help me with an awards night next Monday
$500
Southbank VIC, Australia
5th Dec 2024
I heed a seamstress with hand sewing skills to assist me at an awards night at crown, minor alterations to look great for the Blue Carpet.
Upholstery / Sewing Job
$300
Parkville VIC, Australia
20th Nov 2024
Needing some upholstery done on a single Mattress and single long cushion. Zips on both if possible. Happy to drop them off to you to be done. Fabric will be supplied.
Sew seat covers for cushions
$70
Prahran VIC, Australia
17th Nov 2024
I’m needing some covers to be made for some foam cushions I can supply the fabric and foam 6 covers in total needed 320mm wide 1280mm long
Sew new floor to ceiling unlined calico curtains in Melbourne
$300
Toorak VIC, Australia
14th Nov 2024
I have the calico and would like someone to make them for me 3 unlined curtains
Sewing a new daybed cushion cover
$75
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
12th Nov 2024
We need a new cushion cover made for our day bed. It is 2m long, 1m wide, and 10cm deep. We need a 2m wide zipper included. We will supply the waterproof material (olefin).
Sew tea towels
$200
Melbourne VIC, Australia
11th Nov 2024
I need a seamstress to cut and sew 110 tea towels with their own sewing equipment. I supply fabric and pick them up.
Huma was fantastic to deal with and finished my task earlier than expected. Highly recommended.
Alterations sewing 3 items
$30
South Yarra VIC, Australia
8th Nov 2024
Looking for a regular person to help me with my clothing alteration , pants taken in
Sewing valcro to chair cushions and chair
$600
East Melbourne VIC, Australia
31st Oct 2024
need to sew velcro that i will supply and sew in onto a cushions of chairs and then to the chair itself. 10 chairs in total
Sewing small simple square heat packs - all materials provided
$120
Brighton East VIC, Australia
25th Sep 2024
Hi there 👋 I’m after someone to please help me sew. $120 sewing only (fabric provided to you pre cut, layered and stencilled) Or $170 for cutting and sewing Quantity: 100 They are 15x15cm squares and need one small tag sewn into the side. Happy to drop off all materials. Ideally would like this done next week 😊 Offers welcome!
Perfect! Very fast and can’t wait to work with her again :)
Sew cushion covers
$50
Northcote VIC, Australia
20th Aug 2024
I need couch cushions sewed/stitched. I have two pieces of raw foam (600x600) and enough fabric to cover them. I need the fabric cut to size and sewed as a cover for the foam. Please only apply if you are very experienced sewing/stitching and can make the final product look good. I can drop the materials off to you and pick them up when ready.
Very happy with Chika’s work looks great and very reasonable price
Loose a screw on my sewing machine
$50
Melbourne 維多利亞省澳大利亚
20th Aug 2024
There is a dia=6-7mm screw on my sewing machine, that I can’t loose it to change my sewing foot. It’s way too tight, really need help urgently. And the table is a bit shaky.
Fast and professional👍
Sewing a hooded adult dinosaur towel
$60
Brunswick VIC, Australia
7th Aug 2024
Hello! I’m needing someone who has a sewing machine and enjoys doing crafty things! If you accept this task I’ll provide you with a list of all materials needed as well as the patterns and instructions. I’ll bring you all the materials and will keep up once done
Raven was amazing! She was so detailed with the work. Will definitely be back
Sewing of clothes
$5
Prahran VIC, Australia
3rd Aug 2024
Looking for someone to sew some baby pants. Will provide the materials and pattern. The pieces will be cut. Your task is to sew the pants. Quote is per item made. 30 pairs need to be sewn. With ongoing work possible. Please quote what you will sew each item for. Eg. $5 per pair sewn. Will pay cash for total of the 30 pairs sewn.
Gurpreet’s work is great. Easy to communicate with too. Thanks again 🙏
Sewing + Upholstery Help-Exp'd sewer w/ own straight stitch machine
$64
Cremorne VIC, Australia
17th Jul 2024
Please read the entire post before responding. I need help later today (preferrably) or tomorrow in my workspace in South Richmond and this is the perfect time to trial someone interested in upholstery sewing production work, casually. I've done a bad thing , and ran an overlock and straight stitch machine into the repair shop sewing odd bits onto denim. Grrr. ++I need somene whos a good to great sewing person w/ straightstitch machine to use here for this trial. Please have sewing / example pics to send thru if theyre not on your main page here. ANY pro or hobby upholstery examples would be great to see so the conversation has a shorthand quickly :) I need someone who can travel w/ their straight stitch machine and knows how to use a home level industrial overlock machine and if you know how to handle a Juki overlocker great!!! --Trialing someone to work a couple hours in Richmond ASAP. This can turn into casual onsite, or casual piece work from home for the right person for sure, as well. +++ANY other sewing and upholstery/ cushions people here such as Richard and May K. HELLO! im keen on speaking to you+++ Thank you.
Chika made this projects labour + details smooth and swift. Definitely see you again. Thank you!