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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 - £120

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£45

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£82

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£120

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Why hire local seamstresses through Airtasker?

Many seamstress services can get quite pricey or take too long to get the job done. Airtasker can help you find local sewists within your budget and timeframe. Simply put up a task specifying your sewing needs, and get free quotes in minutes from Taskers near you. Our platform connects you with rated and reviewed male and female seamstresses in your location.

Companies with alteration services may not be able to fix up broken zip or torn skirts at short notice. But through Airtasker, it’s easy to connect with available and nearby sewists who can tend to your sewing needs as soon as possible.

Let us know how soon you need a sewing task done, and we’ll help you find Taskers who can make, repair, or alter your specified clothing. From restyling clothes to creating a dress from scratch, a Tasker can help you within your ideal budget and schedule. Simply put up a task on our platform to start finding seamstresses near you.

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Top Seamstress related questions

Yes. If your dress has enough seam allowance, a seamstress may let out the garment by 1” to 3.” Or a skilled seamstress can add fabric, beadwork, or lace to extend the dress. Specify the current length of your dress or attach a photo to your task. Then, Taskers can recommend possible ways to lengthen your dress.

Try to hire a seamstress at least 4 weeks before you need the garment. This lead time should allow enough time for multiple fittings, so your seamstress can get the right fit. Significant alterations like taking in or letting out seams may take a few days to weeks, depending on your Tasker’s availability and skill. But some seamstresses may accommodate an urgent request. Let us know what you need, and we’ll connect you with Taskers who can help you out.

Yes, dry-cleaning services are also available on Airtasker. Once your dress has been altered to your fit and style, put up a task to have your garment dry-cleaned. Alternatively, ask your seamstress if they can arrange for dry-cleaning for you, so you can receive your dress ready to wear. Whatever arrangement you prefer, we’ll help you find Taskers who can get it done.

Alteration usually takes a few days or a week, depending on the complexity of an alteration. But if you need a garment altered within the same day, you may find a seamstress who can do the job. A same-day alteration may be possible, especially with minor modifications on trousers and skirts. 

A seamstress is regarded as a “jack of all trades” in mending, altering, or making garments. Historically, a seamstress didn’t necessarily have the technical skills to create a custom garment from scratch. On the other hand, a dressmaker specialises in dressmaking, which entails a higher level of skill. Dressmaking skills include measuring, sewing (by machine and hand), and communication skills. Furthermore, dressmakers are generally able to create a garment from start to finish. 

You may provide the fabric and trimmings, or have your dressmaker supply all the materials. Just make sure to consider any material costs in your Airtasker quote. Your Tasker can work with an existing garment you provide, or they can source the fabrics and trimmings for you. 

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 

Prom is an exciting time in a teenagers’ life. Most pretty dresses, though, can leave a big dent in your wallet. With Airtasker, you can look like the belle of the ball at prom with a dress that was made just for you. Please tell us how we can help you achieve your dream dress. Then, wait for offers from experienced sewists who can work with your design, budget, and schedule. Afterwards, find affordable yet professional hair stylists and makeup artists to do your hair and help you achieve the perfect evening look on prom night. 

Recent Seamstress tasks

Sewing some clothes and pillow case

£10

Queensbury, Greater London

14th Nov 2024

I have some items that are coming apart and I dont want to throw them away

To sew on Buttons

£100

South Acton, Greater London

10th Nov 2024

I need to sew about 60 metal buttons onto 4 pairs of pants, which comes out to 240 buttons total. Plus, I need to sew on 30 buttons to the 4 jackets (120 total)

Zipper repair

£15

Heald Green, Greater Manchester

10th Nov 2024

Zipper repair on a pair of jeans.

Jacket zipper repair

£20

Wormwood Scrubs, Greater London

8th Nov 2024

I bought my son a jacket from Lorenzo and after 4 times wear the bottom zip came off. need fitting it if possibile

Sewing machine service

£50

Bolton, Greater Manchester

6th Nov 2024

My sewing machine needs a service

Edges of sofa arm torn needs to be sewn

£70

Strand On The Green, Greater London

3rd Nov 2024

edge of sofa upholstery has torn it needs to be stitched, about 1,5 inches

Prom dress

£300

Layerthorpe, North Yorkshire

2nd Nov 2024

I would like a halter neck silk floor length formal dress. Low back and flattering.

Seamstress

£100

Bulkeley Hall, Shropshire

2nd Nov 2024

Wedding dress, needs height adjusting and strap sleeves just tightening slightly

Sew care label and woven label onto blankets

£130

Barbican, Greater London, EC2Y

22nd Oct 2024

Blankets that need care labels and woven labels sewn on. Care label on 47 blankets: Folded in half and sewn on the edge at the back. Woven label on 27 blankets: Hand-stitched on four corners. Budget: £130 Our studio is around Farringdon so the seamstress is welcome to bring his or her own sewing machine to the studio, or I can bring the blankets over.

Sewing machine service

£60

Hackney, Greater London, E8

21st Oct 2024

Im struggling getting my sewing machine to work

Zipper replaced on leather motorcycle jacket

£30

Alnwick, Northumberland

20th Oct 2024

Replace zipper on leather jacket

A Prom dress made

£250

Bedford, Bedfordshire

20th Oct 2024

I need a prom dress made from scratch and this is the inspiration for it

Sewing machine nob jammed

£40

Loudwater, Hertfordshire

18th Oct 2024

Sewing machine side nob jammed

Very friendly and professional

Sewing machine repair

£40

Lever Edge, Greater Manchester

16th Oct 2024

The spool on my seeing machine needs looking at

Repair sewing machine

£70

Northolt, Greater London, UB5

15th Oct 2024

The swing machine needle keeps jamming on plates and breaks needles

Typewriter Industrial sewing machine working slow

£20

The Edge, Greater Manchester

15th Oct 2024

My tysew machine is working slowly,

Sewing lady

£100

Pimlico, Greater London, SW1V

14th Oct 2024

to make some baby clothes

3 cloth patches sewn onto a leather waistcoat

£25

Weld Bank, Lancashire

11th Oct 2024

I need 3 cloth patches sewn onto a leather waistcoat

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.