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"Hilda was fantastic! Timely, professional and very skilled. Would highly recommend. Thanks Hilda — love your work 🙂"
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Amazing! Great help on a very challenging task.
Sewing gloves
£150
Brenda did brilliant job on two dining chairs. Was a complicated pattern and sewing was great and chairs look great Thank you Brenda and hope to see you again! Mark
Sewing Fabric onto chairs
£70
Brenda provided a brilliant service. Very easy to communicate with. Very enjoyable experience.
I need sewing
£400
Lila is amazing!
Seamstress
£30
Great service, tailored to perfection.
I need costume maker
£70
Brenda did a great job I recommend her 100% thank you
I need seamstress services
£30
What's the average cost of a seamstress
£45 - £122
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£45
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£75
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£122
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Bought a nifty pair of slacks that needs some quick alterations? Or perhaps you have your eyes set on a prom dress design you'd like tailored specifically for you. Finding a reliable seamstress near you can often feel like pulling teeth, what with the high costs and long waiting times. If you’re short on time or budget, Airtasker can help simplify the process for you by connecting you with trusted local seamstresses in a few clicks.
Receive free quotes from Taskers who can accommodate your requests without breaking the bank. You can also take advantage of Airtasker's transparent feedback system and browse past client reviews to make sure your Tasker is up to standards. Whether you require bespoke clothing crafted to long-time beloved pieces repaired, all you have to do is post a task to get started today.
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Yes, as long as there's enough seam allowance. They may let out the garment by 1 to 3 inches (approximately 2.54 to 7.62 cm). If needed, they can also add panels, beadwork, or extra fabric to extend the garment or make it bigger.
Upon posting your task, make sure to include the exact length or a photo of your dress so that Taskers can offer proper recommendations on how to lengthen your dress.
Aim for at least four weeks before you need your garment. This lead time allows for the necessary fittings and any significant alterations that may take weeks. If you’re short on time, you can always connect with seamstresses near you who can accommodate urgent requests. Simply mention this in your task to receive quotes from readily available Taskers.
Absolutely. Feel free to post a separate task to hire someone for dry-cleaning, or ask your seamstress if they can handle it for you as an extra task.
Simple fixes like hemming trousers may be done within a day, while more complex alternations might take several days or weeks. Be sure to communicate your timeline when booking a seamstress near you.
A seamstress is known for being a “jack of all trades” with skills in mending, altering, or creating garments. Meanwhile, a dressmaker specialises in creating bespoke garments from scratch, either by hand or machine. Some seamstresses near you are also trained dressmakers. You can choose the right Tasker for your needs by reviewing your prospects’ profiles and past client feedback.
You can supply materials yourself, especially if you’re looking to get existing garments altered. Your Tasker can also source materials on your behalf if the commissioned garment will be crafted from scratch. This depends on your preference, as well as your agreement with your hired seamstress. Discuss this with your Tasker to make sure you’re on the same page with the service coverage and costs.
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What do seamstresses include?
It may seem practical to simply go for off-the-rack clothing, but if you want to look your best, the key is to work with a seamstress who knows exactly how to make garments look completely yours.
Here’s what’s on offer when you hire seamstresses close to you on Airtasker:
Pattern cutting
If you’re a budding designer keen on crafting your own 2D designs, you can enlist the help of a seamstress to transform these through expert pattern cutting. This process puts your design onto paper or digital form that will serve as the foundation of an actual, wearable garment. Whether you want a one-of-a-kind dress or are looking to get a head start in launching your very own clothing line, Taskers can easily assist you in bringing your vision to life, with the perfect fit and impeccable quality.
Once your personally designed pieces are ready for use, why not hire a professional model to pose in your clothes?
Dressmaking
Struggling to find your dream dress or garment in the shops you visit? A usual downside to ready-to-wear clothing is the fit or size may not always work for your body type. But there’s no need to fret, because you can work with a seasoned dressmaker to craft something from scratch, be it a stunning evening gown or a tailored business attire.
Clothing repair
Accidents happen — and so do tears and rips in your favourite clothes. While it can be heartbreaking, don’t resort to buying a replacement just yet. Book an appointment with a seamstress near you and have your piece restored to its former glory in no time at all. Whether it's a jacket from your college days or an heirloom dress, your hired Tasker can surely save you the trouble of parting ways with your wardrobe staples. You can also have your items dry-cleaned after repairs so you don’t have to wait long to use them again.
Clothing alteration
When your clothes don’t fit perfectly, even the best designs can start to feel wrong. Awkwardly loose shoulder pads or pants that are way too long are just some of the many, many things that can go wrong when you mindlessly purchase off the racks. But if you’ve already spent money on ill-fitting pieces or are hesitant about replacing hand-me-downs that are still in good condition, there’s always a guaranteed workaround to this dilemma. Work with seamstresses close to you, to alter your clothes and make them fit better to your specifications.
Prom dressmaking
Prom may be a special event in a teenager’s life, but your dress doesn't have to come with an eye-watering price tag. Be the belle of the ball without spending three months’ worth of allowance by booking dressmaking seamstresses near you for a custom-made fit. Taskers can craft a unique dress that suits your budget, personal style, and schedule. Pair this with a reasonably rated hairdressing service to complete your entire look.
Recent Seamstress tasks
Sewing machine repair
£3,000
Edgware, Greater London, HA8
9th Jan 2025
bobbin holder needs replacing
Sewing some various garment for me
£1,000
Ickenham, Greater London, UB10
8th Jan 2025
i want you sew some clothes for me
Hi I am looking for a professional seamstress.
£1,500
Ickenham, Greater London, UB10
7th Jan 2025
Hi I am looking for a professional seamstress for an ongoing contract to sew 30 pieces of fabric into various garments. this contract is renewable depending on how well the first 30 pieces are sewn. I hope to hear from you soon. Warm regards Dr.Sharline Stuart.
Sewing some towels together
£50
Clapham, Greater London, SW4
7th Jan 2025
We are doing some testing for a product and require a series of towels to be sewn together to make larger test samples. Each sample requires three towels to be sewn in a row (as image) and we have 45 towels in total (so will make 15 test samples). We have a sewing machine at our site in Battersea which you are welcome to use or if your machine is better and you are nearby you could use your own.
Seamstress to mend 2 blinds
£50
Potten End, Hertfordshire
6th Jan 2025
They’re two material blinds that need sewing at the back again where rough handling has made the stitching come away.
Tailoring I need alteration I have 4trousers to shorten
£40
Plumstead Common, Greater London
6th Jan 2025
I have 4 trousers I need to shorten
Seamstress
£20
Hackney, Greater London, E8
2nd Jan 2025
We would like it to be onsite, in dalston, london. The pay is negotiable. They are couture pieces.
Service sewing machine
£50
Shootersway, Hertfordshire
31st Dec 2024
presser foot falling off janome sewing machine
Help with sewing
£20
Marsh Green, Greater Manchester
28th Dec 2024
I need help sowing four badges onto work uniform
Dress maker
£100
Wimbledon, Greater London, SW19
28th Dec 2024
I want to make a baptism dress for my baby using material from my wedding dress
Curtain alterations
£30
Rylstone, North Yorkshire
27th Dec 2024
Take 20cm off the bottom of a pair of curtains
Jean alterations - need 2-3 inches taken off hem
£60
Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A
21st Dec 2024
Just need 2 inches taken off the hem of jeans
Sewing machine maintenance
£50
Hunton Bridge, Hertfordshire
19th Dec 2024
I have a singer quantum stylist sewing machine and would like a maintenance check done as it isn’t automatically feeding the fabric through when I try to sew it’s just sewing in one spot
Sewing machine repair
£30
Grove Park, Greater London
18th Dec 2024
Sewing thread stuck and tension is loose
Sewing machine repair/ servicing
£100
Northern Moor, Greater Manchester
15th Dec 2024
Sewing machine needle keeps jamming when I pick up the speed with the sewing - I've oiled it and cleaned it
Repair sewing machine
£100
Abbey Wood, Greater London
15th Dec 2024
Sewing machine stop working
Sewing machine nob jammed
£40
Loudwater, Hertfordshire
18th Oct 2024
Sewing machine side nob jammed
Very friendly and professional
Curtain Alterations
£125
South Kensington, Greater London, SW7
5th Oct 2024
Curtains need to be shortened (10 in total)
Great service and communication
Dressmaker: I need a dress taken up and jeans made to fit.
£50
Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A
22nd Sep 2024
I’m happy to come to you. I need a summer maxi dress taken up as it’s too long. I also need a pair of jeans made to fit me, they’re too small.
She’s awesome, she’s REALLY REALLY knows her stuff. Seamstress extraordinaire 👍🏻
Teach me embroidery machine use
£75
Tufnell Park, Greater London
28th Jul 2024
Need someone to come teach me how to use my new Brother PR1050x embroidery machine
Erjon was great - really friendly, great communication and helpful.