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Recent Seamstress reviews in London Central London

Amazing service. Really fast and friendly. Thank you!

Sewing of seating cushion covers

£100

Amazing! Great help on a very challenging task.

Sewing gloves

£150

Brenda provided a brilliant service. Very easy to communicate with. Very enjoyable experience.

I need sewing

£400

Great work

Dress alterations

£150

Lila is amazing!

Seamstress

£30

Brenda did a great job I recommend her 100% thank you

I need seamstress services

£30

Average reviews for Seamstress Services in London Central London

based on 25 reviews

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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.

Airtasker has over 17 seamstresses in London Central London, with an average rating of 4.92 stars from 25 reviews. Get in touch with seamstresses such as Jay K, Munir S, and James C today to get a wide variety of Seamstress jobs done. From Dressmakers, Sewing, and Zipper Repair and Replacement; you can get all types of Seamstress done usually between £45-£175, with the median price of Seamstress in London Central London being £100.
Don't live in London Central London? We also have seamstresses available in London Trafalgar Square and South Kensington available today.

Recent Seamstress tasks in London Central London

Repair sewing machine

£100

Walworth, Greater London

13th Dec 2024

Repair old singer sewing machine

Repairing the mattress lining - zip / sewing has come undone

£30

Somers Town, Greater London

11th Dec 2024

The mattress zip is broken and has come undone. Need this to be repaired

Sewing machine repair

£50

Archway, Greater London

8th Dec 2024

Looking for someone to service my Bernina sewing machine, can bring to you. Machine is 5 years old. Has a slight glitch where the stitch length isn’t consistent. Looking to get this fixed and a general service 😁

Looking for sewing machinist in Wood green area.

£13

Wood Green, Greater London, N22

3rd Dec 2024

Looking for part time experienced sewing machinist to do some sewing work in fashion design studio. Know how to use industrial flat machine, overlock machine. Willing to earn. Paid per hour.

Hi there - i need help sewing fabric onto a jacket at my office.

£200

Somers Town, Greater London

29th Nov 2024

Create Coffee-Cup Holder Coats: We need 2x green parkas turned into coffee-cup carrying coats inspired by the design in the attached photo. Materials Provided: 1. 2 x green parkas (100% polyamide). 2. Wide green elastic band (75mm wide, 2 yards per coat). 3. Sewing materials (needle, thread, scissors). Let me know if you need an electric sewing machine. Instructions: 1. Arrange 3–5 elastic loops per row on the coat. Stagger the rows evenly across the front and mark placements before sewing. 2. Cut the elastic into pieces to fit snugly around a coffee cup. Seal the ends (use a lighter or heat sealer if needed to prevent fraying). 3. Sew each elastic loop securely at the top and bottom, ensuring it holds the cups firmly. 4. Check all loops to ensure they’re secure and trim any excess thread for a clean finish. Estimated Time for Machine sewing: ~2 hours per coat. Let me know if you need extra materials or clarification!

Fix my sewing machine

£30

Temple Fortune, Greater London

21st Nov 2024

My Janome sewing machine needle wont move when turned on, and the window on the sewing machine just reads SP

I bought the material and need help covering / sewing that it in

£80

Pentonville, Greater London

19th Nov 2024

I bought the material and would like this part of the sofa covered up / sew in

Sewing machine service

£60

Hackney, Greater London, E8

21st Oct 2024

Im struggling getting my sewing machine to work

Sewing lady

£100

Pimlico, Greater London, SW1V

14th Oct 2024

to make some baby clothes

Curtain Alterations

£125

South Kensington, Greater London, SW7

5th Oct 2024

Curtains need to be shortened (10 in total)

Great service and communication

Seamstress & Pattern Cutter

£10

Gospel Oak, Greater London

4th Oct 2024

Seamstress & Pattern Cutter needed to construct sample menswear clothes at office in NW3 working in real time with designer. Fast & professional level sewing skill needed with clean finishings to edges. All clothes will be menswear: trousers, athletic wear, hoodies, t-shirts and suiting. Janome 7025 machine and all materials provided, or happy to travel to your studio to work in person from there. Pay £10 Hourly, timings flexible.

Tailoring / Clothes repairs

£5

Whitechapel, Greater London, E1

28th Sep 2024

Hi Looking to someone who can help with smaller clothes repairs such as: - sew button back on x2 - repair seam in trousers (small area) - change elastic band in sweat pants Good if you live nearby/central London or can meet up somewhere for collection. Can provide photos if necessary Potentially have more to repair.

Sewing Job

£75

Hampstead, Greater London, NW3

21st Sep 2024

I have two couch cushion covers that need zippers replaced. It’s a bit trickier because I can’t get the covers off the current cushions, because they are overstuffed. Basically, the covers have to be partially cut to remove them and then a longer and sturdier zipper needs to be sewn in.

Fantastic experience!!!

Alterations to bridesmaid dress

£40

Turnpike Lane, Greater London

14th Sep 2024

I'm looking for someone to take up a double layer bridesmaid dress and take it in also. https://www.ever-pretty.co.uk/products/spaghetti-strap-pleated-v-neck-high-slit-bridesmaid-dress-es0128b?_pos=21&_fid=6928fb85b&_ss=c&variant=43609519849659

Sewing buttons on cushions

£50

The Borough, Greater London

13th Sep 2024

We have 6 sofa cushions which need buttons stitching on, we have the needle and thread, just need someone to sew them.

Seamstress - fix the cousin zip

£50

Spitalfields, Greater London

8th Sep 2024

We need someone who will be able to fix the zip in the cushion.

Highly recommended

Vinyl jacket tailoring

£6

Fitzrovia, Greater London, W1T

30th Aug 2024

my vinyl jacket is a size 8 but i want it shorter and more cinched in

Alterations

£10

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

29th Aug 2024

I need my jeans taken up

Clothes alterations

£45

West Kilburn, Greater London

24th Aug 2024

I would like 2 x waistcoats and one pair of trousers tailored to me. Requires fitting.

Servicing of my Toyota sewing machine

£60

Streatham Vale, Greater London

24th Aug 2024

Service the machine as its a bit sluggish