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What do sewing services include?

Sewing services include dressmaking, tailoring, and clothing alteration and repair. Our platform connects you with sewing experts for various items, such as prom dresses, trousers, jackets, and streetwear. Whether you need a jumpsuit made from scratch or a dress was taken up, you’ll find Taskers who can help. Here’s a list of sewing tasks you can get done through our platform. 

Custom sewing 

Hire a sewist who can create clothes for you based on a sketch, existing garment, or Pinterest inspiration. Bespoke dressmaking or tailoring lets you achieve the perfect fit and style. And you’re sure to have a one-of-a-kind garment you’ll love to wear for the years to come. Sewing experts can sew custom garments, including prom dresses, costumes, wedding dresses, and polo shirts. 

If you run a small business, put up a task and find an experienced sewer who can produce your products, be it womenswear or small mittens. When your pieces are ready, a fashion photographer can take amazing photos of your clothes – ready for posting on Instagram!   

Clothing repair 

Sewists offer clothing repair services. They can fix a broken zip or sew on a button. No task is too small! Clothing repair also includes mending holes and stitching up linings. Discovered a rip on your dress, and your party is a few hours away? Put up a task and find nearby sewing services in minutes. 

Once you’ve accepted an offer, your Tasker can come by and deal with your clothing emergency. If you’re in no rush, go ahead and have a sewer fix up or restyle an old garment you love. You could even hire a Tasker to dry-clean a dusty coat or iron your clothes. 

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.  

Sewing lessons 

Learn how to mend a garment yourself or get started on your dream clothing business. You can avail affordable and quality sewing lessons through our platform. We’ll help you find sewing experts happy to teach you sewing skills

Whether you’d like to start a new hobby or become an independent sewing machinist, sewing lessons can help you achieve your goals. Simply put up a task, set your budget, and get offers from local sewing lessons near you. 

Recent Sewing tasks in Townsville

Help turn fabric into curtain (will need sewing machine)

$60

South Townsville QLD, Australia

8th Oct 2024

Hi there, I bought some fabrics for my van and I need to get these into curtains! All of them have been cut at the right size apart for 2 that need to be cut again. I have all the size written. If you are familiar with that and can help that would be amazing. Happy to pay 😁

Sewing curtains

$100

Townsville QLD, Australia

12th Sep 2024

marrying up two curtain sets to get 3200 length

Sewing cushion and ottoman covers

$80

Mount Low QLD 4818, Australia

5th Jul 2024

I have 2x large cushions measuring 1240x1300x170mm for chairs that need covers. I also have a square ottoman 470x420x220 which would look nice with a matching cover. And finally a circle ottoman with a radius of 80 and a height of 70 that could also use a cover. Spotlight has the material I'm after which I will pay for on top of the price of the job.

Zip sewing into top

$15

Douglas QLD, Australia

29th Apr 2024

Just need a very small zip sewn into a top. Will take 10 minutes max just our sewing machine is currently broken

Sewing up a couple of tears in work clothes

$50

Townsville QLD, Australia

23rd Jun 2023

One pair of work jeans ripped that needs a patch and repair and a farmers work jacket that has two tears that need to be resewn. Drop off In Townsville lunchtime Sunday, going to magnetic and pick up first thing Friday. - Due date: Before Friday, 30 June 2023

Sewing Scrunchies

$100

Burdell QLD, Australia

27th Apr 2023

Hi There, I need someone to help me sew scrunchies please 😊 I will provide all materials and fabric. What im needing done is to just stitch the scrunchie tube. - Due date: Before Sunday, 30 April 2023

Sewing repair

$20

Granite Vale QLD 4815, Australia

26th Apr 2023

Hi. I hope your day is going well Men's pants repair on the right side belt loop. Thanks. - Due date: Flexible

Small sewing tasks

$25

Townsville QLD, Australia

6th Apr 2023

Need someone to sew badges onto / construct a memorial blanket - badges taken from personal clothing items and or travel experiences. Various colour cottons reqd to suit. Blanket provided. Haven’t counted badges - but quite a few. Price to be negotiated. - Due date: Flexible

Sewing curtains- a few drops

$200

Mount Louisa QLD, Australia

16th Jan 2023

I have a few lengths for 4 curtains for 2 windows. I have fabric, thread and curtain tape as well as Rods. - Due date: Before Monday, 23 January 2023

Sewing 3 small curtains for campervan

$50

Townsville QLD, Australia

7th Oct 2022

Fabric, hook tape for top and any other materials will be supplied. Tracks are already installed. Window sizing is approximately: 1@ 140 x 75cm 1@ 190 x 60cm 1@ 75 x 65cm Price is negotiable - Due date: Before Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Custom sewing - child sleeping bag to toy

$40

Townsville QLD, Australia

2nd Oct 2022

I am seeking a sewer to convert a 24-36 month jersey material kids sleeping bag into a teddy bear or Sock monkey type toy Note- I do NOT have a sewing pattern Due date: Flexible

Someone to sew couch cushions

$400

Pallarenda QLD 4810, Australia

10th Jun 2022

I have couch cushions in my sailboat that i need new covers sewn for - Due date: Flexible

Sewing covers for couch cushions

$200

Railway Estate QLD 4810, Australia

19th Mar 2022

I have the fabric (velvet) , but require simple slip cushion covers (some curved, hence experience required) - was going to do myself but having young baby has prevented.. time frame flexible

Patches sewed to shirts and bucket hats

$20

Townsville QLD, Australia

17th Mar 2022

Patches supplies just need someone to sew them onto clothing and bucket hats. 6 x work shirts 4 x bucket hats Can drop off by 22nd of March Collection on 29th of March

Great tasker, very quick, reliable and high quality

Sewing and alterations

$100

Condon QLD, Australia

2nd Nov 2021

I have 3 large couch ‘cushions’ that need the zips replaced. They’re probably approximately 80cm long. I also have a few items of clothing that need alterations. The waist taken in on 1 pair of shorts, the zip replaced on a pair of pants and a small repair on a skirt.

Sew some jeans from fabric.

$200

North Ward QLD, Australia

9th Oct 2021

Hello, I have some canvas I need made into jeans (or nice pants). I want them to be strong and nicely made. Thank you.

I need sewing

$260

North Ward QLD, Australia

4th Jul 2021

Require two holes and a zip or Velcro sewed into 26 seat covers. To give space for seat belt.

Curtains sewn for small caravan

$200

Annandale QLD 4814, Australia

8th May 2021

Need someone to sew a set of curtains for a small caravan.

I need sewing

$200

Townsville QLD, Australia

4th May 2021

curtains for a caravan revamp

Sewing machine repairs

$5

Townsville QLD, Australia

20th Apr 2021

Currently have an old school janome, netherworld are some worn out parts that need replacing. Thank you