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Men Suit alteration . Waist , circufrance and sleeve

Seeking someone to sew 40 x small size (between cot & single bed size) linen sheets. White cotton or cotton polyester. $4 per sheet. Flexible. + some other articles of bed linens

My son has transitioned from Joeys to Cubs and has a shirt full of badges to be sewn onto the new Cubs shirt. Badges are mostly small (postage stamp sized), a few slightly larger. There is a specific layout to follow (to be provided). Badges need to be sewn on straight and firmly so they won’t come off in the washing machine. Roughly 12-13 badges to be done. Possibility for repeat tasks as badges accumulate and other kids progress through Scouts.

I have 2 pairs of pants (1 suit pant, 1 jeans) that need to be hemmed. I have 1 suit jacket that needs the sleeves shortened very slightly. I'm only in town for 1 day, so will need measure and pin in the morning (Barton), and finished clothes dropped of same day.

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.

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

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

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

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.

There's a tear in the crotch of the pants

Need to alter a dress by reducing the height at shoulders, adding some pretty lace at the back to cover up the deep plunge

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.

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

alterations to 3 x jackets, 3 x pants tightening of waists and shortening pants

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.

Remove torn zipper from trampoline net and attach (sew?) replacement zipper- needs to be attached on both sides of the fabric attached to the new zipper. See photos of torn zipper and replacement zipper - Due date: Flexible

I have started four cushion covers with piping and need to have the gusset sewn in. The gussets already have the zippers. They just need to be finished off. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 14 November 2023

I need help to sew back our trampoline mat that was ripped. The ripped part is less than 8 ft long. Happy to bring the mat over to you. (Canberra/Quenbeyan area). - Due date: Flexible

I’ve got a pile of sewing repairs- seams, holes, tears, elastic replacements… Pics of holes and tears attached - I don’t mind whether they’re fixed invisibly or with the Sashiko visible style. 1 - silk jacket - 3 tears her seams 2 - white merino dress - moth holes - 5 patches need repair 3 - grey knit dress - 2 large and 1 small tear/hole - will need darning 4 & 5 - 2 pairs of grey work overalls - tears in the crutch - requires reinforcement and repair Also, 7 pieces needing new waist elastic. - Feel free to send me a quote Due date: Flexible - The pile has been sitting here for months so there’s no urgent deadline I can drop anywhere between Braidwood and Canberra