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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. Â
Pattern cuttingÂ
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.Â
DressmakingÂ
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 repairÂ
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.Â
Clothing alterationÂ
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!Â
Prom dressmakingÂ
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.Â
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
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
Sewing skirt
£25
Anerley, Greater London
19th Apr 2023
I have material and would like 5 skirts to be sewn - Due date: Flexible
Mend delicate blanket - need good seamstress skills
£25
Benhilton, Greater London
27th Mar 2023
My childhood comfort blanket is getting very fragile and delicate, and has ripped on one edge, I’d like it sewn it up and reinforced if possible - Due date: Flexible
Sewing curtains together
£50
St John's, Kent
24th Mar 2023
I have 4 black out curtains that I'd like sewing together into 1 long one. They each have a 230cm drop. - Due date: Flexible