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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 in London Embankment

Seamstress needed

£140

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

24th May 2024

Help sew over 2000 buttons, similar to the picture attached below

Sewing repair to overcoat minor

£20

Chinatown, Greater London

29th Apr 2024

A few stitches to an overcoat

Help sewing a tote bag

£50

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

19th Apr 2024

Need tote bag to be sewn

Tailoring of trousers

£30

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

11th Apr 2024

Need 3 trousers fixed or tailors Happy to drop them and pick them up from your house for ease 2x need trousers taken up 1x need zip refitted as the sewing is coming undone from my last attempt

Seamstress

£15

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

19th Feb 2024

Hi there, I am looking for freelance seamstresses who can create womenswear and menswear pieces.

Need a big industrial sewing machine delivering to leeds from london

£125

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

20th Jan 2024

Hello .I need a man with van to delive a big sewing machine from London to leeds - Due date: Flexible

Seamstress

£100

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

12th Jan 2024

I need someone to sew together the pieces of a pattern that has already been cut out. (3 vests, 1 dress, 1 jacket, 2 shorts) - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 14 January 2024

Repair of a sewing machine

£50

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

1st Dec 2023

The bobbiin keeps jamming up with a lot of thread underneath when l am sewing stitching - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 2 December 2023

Wedding dress alterations

£700

Charing Cross, Greater London

12th Sep 2023

Wedding dress: -Shorten front of dress (not the train), - add new zip in the back (fabric is mesh), - shorten straps which have stretched over time. - dry cleaning to whiten dress Wedding dress is made of lace, small sequins and flower appliques. - Due date: Flexible

Dress alterations

£10

Charing Cross, Greater London

9th Jun 2023

Two dresses that require alterations - Due date: Flexible

Seamstress

£90

Charing Cross, Greater London

23rd May 2023

Currently looking for a seamstress that will help produce samples of our designs as well as a small number of units in various sizes for our new collection. - Due date: Flexible

SEAMSTRESS/TAILOR TO SEW MENS TIES

£1,500

Charing Cross, Greater London

22nd Apr 2023

I am a start up fashion accessory brand with a small budget but I would like to have my own in house production of machine made mens ties with a hand finish. 6 fabric colours and 40 ties per fabric colour way. This is about a 14 day job in total. - Due date: Before Thursday, 31 August 2023

Seamstress/dressmaker hire

£50

Charing Cross, Greater London

16th Apr 2023

I am launching my brand which specialised in made to order sustainable fashion. I am looking for someone to run my samples work part time to produce the pieces made to order. Each dress is made to order with high quality sustainable fabrics. I am open to you working from your home or setting up a working space for you. London is necessary, east London ideal. - Due date: Flexible

Sewing services

£100

Charing Cross, Greater London

16th Apr 2023

Looking for someone to design and sew tote bags for my brand similar to the one pictured. I have references and rough sketches of what I need, I need about 15 of them made including inside labels, will provide all the fabrics and trimmings of course. London based ideally. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 30 April 2023

Bridesmaid dress alterations

£35

Charing Cross, Greater London

17th Jan 2023

Altering of a bridesmaid dress to make slightly larger - Due date: Flexible

Seamstress

£500

Charing Cross, Greater London

6th Dec 2022

Making bespoke womenswear dresses - Due date: Flexible

Alterations on a 2 piece suit.

£75

Charing Cross, Greater London

28th Nov 2022

The trousers are too long and I would like them to be slim fit. Also the arms are too long on the suit.

This has been the ultimate experience for me. I found this lady to be extremely calm, in control and she definitely delivered to a higher satisfaction than I anticipated. Will be using again for EVER situation I need!! Amazing stuff!! Thank you very much. I will enter into my 30s in STYLLLEEEE!!!!

Alterations

£250

Westminster, Greater London, SW1A

11th Oct 2022

Alterations for my sons suits - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 11 October 2022

Seamstress or Tailoring Service

£30

Charing Cross, Greater London

21st Sep 2022

A seamstress/tailoring service is required on a on-going basis. Must be UK or london based - Due date: Flexible

Sewing of 5 evening dresses

£1,000

Charing Cross, Greater London

10th Sep 2022

I have 5 dresses to be sewn from pattern. I would also be interested in tailoring correction of 6 garment for perfect fit. - Due date: Flexible