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What seamstresses near me do?

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 near me 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:

Clothing adjustments - 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? 

Clothing adjustments - 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 or do clothing adjustments near me, be it a stunning evening gown or a tailored business attire.

Clothing adjustments - 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 local 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 adjustments - 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. 

Clothing adjustments - 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.

Get in touch with seamstresses such as Victor A, Munir S, and Prakash M today to get a wide variety of Seamstress jobs done.
Don't live in South London? We also have seamstresses available in Surrey and Kent available today.

Recent Seamstress tasks in South London

Seamstress - lining a jacket

£20

Bromley Park, Greater London

12th Mar 2025

I have a jacket that needs lining, have the fabric for it

Mobile tailor seamstress

£100

South Croydon, Greater London

27th Feb 2025

Hello there, I need a mobile seamstress/tailor to come over to my house to measure me in the trousers and then take away to be tailored

A seamstress/ tailor that can make a dress with lace

£100

South Croydon, Greater London

17th Feb 2025

I’m looking for someone that can make a simple dress from Nigerian lace. I have the material but need someone to make it.

Sewing alternations

£15

Farnborough, Greater London

27th Sep 2024

My wife has a black jumpsuit that needs the legs shorting by a couple of inches, I also need to have it ready by about 1pm tomorrow.

Sewing and overlocking napkins

£400

Selhurst, Greater London, CR0

24th Sep 2024

300 Napkins cut out of the fabric, overlocked rolled hem and label attached with zig zag stitch

Black out lining sewn onto curtains

£100

Summerstown, Greater London

24th Jun 2024

We bought some thermal curtains for our child's room which are not blackout. We are looking for someone to source and sew blackout lining onto the curtains. The curtains are a pair of eyelet curtains, image attached.

Sew fabric trim onto bottom of curtains

£100

Earlsfield, Greater London

15th Jun 2024

I have two curtains that I would like help sewing a small red fabric trim on to the bottom of

Dressmaker to make Bridgerton style dress

£120

Beckenham, Greater London, BR3

4th Jun 2024

I’m going to a fancy dress party and looking for a dressmaker to create a bespoke Bridgerton style dress like the one pictured below for me – not sure how much something like this would cost so please advise!

Seamstress to make Kaftan

£180

West Wickham, Greater London

3rd May 2024

Hello, I am looking to get a kaftan made, I have a design I would like it to be and happy to source the fabrics. I am away in July and would love to have this made before then.

Miniature clothing seamstress

£20

Thornton Heath, Greater London

29th Apr 2024

miniature clothing seamstress

Prom dress

£200

Warlingham, Surrey

27th Mar 2024

We would like a long black prom dress. Boned bodice, spaghetti straps and satin akir

Seamstress/tailor

£15

Elmers End, Greater London

23rd Nov 2023

Multiple items for alteration - Due date: Flexible

Zipper repair

£50

Chipstead, Surrey

13th Nov 2023

The zip tag on my puffer jacket has snapper. The metal zip tag that you pull to do up the zip has slightly snapped. - Due date: Flexible

Trouser sewing fix-ups

£30

Earlsfield, Greater London

4th Sep 2023

- trousers (sew trouser hem) - trousers (synch waist) - Due date: Flexible

Turn a pair of faux leather jeans into shorts (sewing/tailor)

£10

Sutton, Greater London, SM1

28th Jun 2023

I have a pair of faux leather jeans I want to make into shorts. I have another pair of shorts you can follow for length. So I need someone to cut and hem on a sewing machine into shorts. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 30 June 2023

Help with sewing alterations 

£40

Croydon, Greater London

27th Jun 2023

I have a number of alterations that I need to make a little bit bigger from dresses to jeans… Shortening hems and widening back/shoulders I have a sewing machine and I can sew in a straight line. But I’m confusional with no sense like an infant trying to put squares into a circle Help with sewing alterations @ £10/hr - Due date: Flexible afternoon eve

Prom dress alteration

£50

Woodcote, Greater London

23rd Jun 2023

Zip does not close, length needs to be shortened - Due date: Before Friday, 30 June 2023

Seamstress

£50

Broad Green, Greater London

2nd Jun 2023

Sew neck labels for clothing - Due date: Flexible

Dressmaker

£250

Crystal Palace, Greater London, SE19

20th May 2023

I am pregnant and would like a dress made for a special occasion - Due date: Before Monday, 12 June 2023

Help with making some sewing alterations

£30

Croydon, Greater London, CR0

28th Apr 2023

I have a number of alterations for clothing that I need to whiz through. Just involves adding some power net to dresses to make them fit, and jeans… And thereafter, maybe a couple of dresses in terms of the length Simple tasks. It’s just I struggle with things with brain injuries, but I can sew in a straight line. Normally pay £10 per hour