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Recent Seamstress reviews in South London

Hilda was a lovely introduction to Airtasker

Alterations to clothes

£40

Groovy. Thank you Friendly and helpful and came well prepared Tailoring task taken from idea 💡 to formulation ready for hallowe’en Recommended

Seamstress/tailoring HELP me whack up a costume real quick

£10

What's the average cost of a seamstress in South London

£40 - £52

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£40

median

£45

high

£52

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Average reviews for Seamstress Services in South London

based on 3 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 5 seamstresses in South London, with an average rating of 5.0 stars from 3 reviews. Get in touch with seamstresses such as Hilda H, Victor A, and Munir S today to get a wide variety of Seamstress jobs done.

Recent Seamstress tasks in South London

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

Tailoring

£15

Croydon, Greater London

15th Sep 2024

Alterations on my trousers - Due date: Flexible

Clothing alterations

£10

Croydon, Greater London

18th Aug 2024

I’ve got a number of garments that need to be altered to fit me. To be shortened or made bigger various items I have got a sewing machine

Alterations to sari top

£70

Earlsfield, Greater London

16th Jul 2024

I need an alteration to a crop top of a sari. I just have some excess material under the arms that needs taking in.

Curtain alterations

£100

Upper Elmers End, Greater London

30th Jun 2024

I need a set of curtain alterations for our home. They need to be shorterned. Many thanks

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.

Top alterations

£200

Carshalton Beeches, Greater London

22nd Jun 2024

Corset taking in so need to be smaller

Tailoring

£50

Redhill, Surrey, RH1

20th Jun 2024

Shortening of ladies trousers (2x pair) with same day it 24hr turnaround

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

Suit tailoring

£100

Tooting Graveney, Greater London

12th Jun 2024

Suit requires tailoring Trousers shortening and bringing waist in Jacket bringing back in and lengthening sleeves if possible

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!

Dress alterations

£100

Beckenham, Greater London, BR3

25th May 2024

I have three smock like dresses that are far too big for me. I am hoping to be able to get them taken in to fit. All the dresses are the same just different prints

Tailoring

£25

Hamsey Green, Surrey

22nd May 2024

Need a pair of trousers to be tailored

Alterations to clothes

£40

Tooting Graveney, Greater London

7th May 2024

Need a dress taken up at the shoulder, a popper added and a belt tie stitched back on

Hilda was a lovely introduction to Airtasker

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.

Trouser alterations

£60

Croydon, Greater London

30th Apr 2024

I have at least 3 pairs of trousers that I need tapered and either lengthened or shortened. Many thanks, David

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

Alterations to some trousers and a dress

£70

South Croydon, Greater London

9th Jan 2024

I have some trousers and a dress that I need tailored/altered. I would like someone to come over to my house today to do this, but I don't need the alterations complete until Mon/Tuesday next week - would just need someone to come over today to do the measurements - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 9 January 2024