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Why hire local seamstresses through Airtasker?

Many seamstress services can get quite pricey or take too long to get the job done. Airtasker can help you find local sewists within your budget and timeframe. Simply put up a task specifying your sewing needs, and get free quotes in minutes from Taskers near you. Our platform connects you with rated and reviewed male and female seamstresses in your location.

Companies with alteration services may not be able to fix up broken zip or torn skirts at short notice. But through Airtasker, it’s easy to connect with available and nearby sewists who can tend to your sewing needs as soon as possible.

Let us know how soon you need a sewing task done, and we’ll help you find Taskers who can make, repair, or alter your specified clothing. From restyling clothes to creating a dress from scratch, a Tasker can help you within your ideal budget and schedule. Simply put up a task on our platform to start finding seamstresses near you.

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Top Seamstress related questions

Yes. If your dress has enough seam allowance, a seamstress may let out the garment by 1” to 3.” Or a skilled seamstress can add fabric, beadwork, or lace to extend the dress. Specify the current length of your dress or attach a photo to your task. Then, Taskers can recommend possible ways to lengthen your dress.

Try to hire a seamstress at least 4 weeks before you need the garment. This lead time should allow enough time for multiple fittings, so your seamstress can get the right fit. Significant alterations like taking in or letting out seams may take a few days to weeks, depending on your Tasker’s availability and skill. But some seamstresses may accommodate an urgent request. Let us know what you need, and we’ll connect you with Taskers who can help you out.

Yes, dry-cleaning services are also available on Airtasker. Once your dress has been altered to your fit and style, put up a task to have your garment dry-cleaned. Alternatively, ask your seamstress if they can arrange for dry-cleaning for you, so you can receive your dress ready to wear. Whatever arrangement you prefer, we’ll help you find Taskers who can get it done.

Alteration usually takes a few days or a week, depending on the complexity of an alteration. But if you need a garment altered within the same day, you may find a seamstress who can do the job. A same-day alteration may be possible, especially with minor modifications on trousers and skirts. 

A seamstress is regarded as a “jack of all trades” in mending, altering, or making garments. Historically, a seamstress didn’t necessarily have the technical skills to create a custom garment from scratch. On the other hand, a dressmaker specialises in dressmaking, which entails a higher level of skill. Dressmaking skills include measuring, sewing (by machine and hand), and communication skills. Furthermore, dressmakers are generally able to create a garment from start to finish. 

You may provide the fabric and trimmings, or have your dressmaker supply all the materials. Just make sure to consider any material costs in your Airtasker quote. Your Tasker can work with an existing garment you provide, or they can source the fabrics and trimmings for you. 

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.  

Pattern cutting 

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. 

Dressmaking 

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 repair 

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. 

Clothing alteration 

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! 

Prom dressmaking 

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. 

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Sewing knitwear samples. sewing machine experience needed

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Las Vegas, NV 89147, USA

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Sample sewing knitwear Industrial or home sewing machines Overlock Cutting

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$100

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My zipper opens up from bottom to top when i try to zip it up.

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Stockton, CA 95210, USA

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San Dimas CA 91773, USA

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Is it possible to request the following work? I would like the entire canopy frame to be surrounded by fabric, similar to a tent. I already have the fabric material, so I would like to use it to cover the entire frame of the canopy. I would like a zipper added to the entrance (I have the zipper as well). Size of the canopy frame: 10 × 10 feet ⇒ https://tinyurl.com/23mrph5h Please sew it so that the fabric can completely enclose the frame, as shown here: https://gyazo.com/fee388f5cc526d34aeb2836324cb0829

Sew a toddler saint costume

$100

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I have 3 pieces of fabric for a Joan of Arc costume for a size 4T child that I need before Friday. A tunic dress, an cape overhang, and a neck piece/belt.

I need a seamstress to help me with a last minute Halloween costume

$100

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Oct 29th 2024

I don’t know if this is a possibility at all especially since it’s already so close to Halloween, but I figured it can’t hurt to ask. My child told me yesterday that he is dead set on his costume being “half Spiderman and half iron man.” We have both costumes and I’ve tried to think about if I could cut the costumes in half and sew them together but this is not my forte and I have no idea how to do it and make it look good. Is there someone that could do this being so close to Halloween?

Sewing Machine is not turning on

$100

Fairfax, VA 22032, USA

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Prom dress

$400

Woodland Hills, CA 91302, USA

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red maxi dress for prom.

3 patches sewn on on a m42 ww2 US jacket paratrooper

$20

Woodland Hills, CA 91367, USA

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3 patches sewn on on a ww2 us paratrooper jacket

Help set up my sewing machine

$100

Jacksonville, FL 32221, USA

Oct 20th 2024

I need help setting up my sewing machine.

Replace a zipper in a leather jacket

$40

Miami, FL 33176, USA

Oct 19th 2024

Replace a zipper in a leather jacket

Embroidery

$500

Valley Stream, NY 11580, USA

Oct 17th 2024

Use the cricket maker and embroidery to make shirts and etc.

Someone to sew small purse/cosmetic bag with my canvas material

$20

Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Oct 12th 2024

I am an artist and would like to have small clutch style bags made with my painted canvas for Christmas. $20 ea

Zipper repair

$10

Penndel, PA 19047, USA

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zipper came off at the end of a costume

Sewing machine repair

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Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

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Taiko machine doesn't pick up bottom thread

Costume maker seamstess

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South Daytona, FL 32119, USA

Oct 7th 2024

A very simple genie costume just like the top and bottom in these pictures

Sewing machine repair

$150

Atlanta, GA 30329, USA

Oct 2nd 2024

I need sewing machine repair

Learn sewing machine

$20

Simi Valley, CA 93065, USA

Sep 30th 2024

Learn how to use sewing machine. Learn how to sew

Seamstress

$25

Bloomington, CA 92316, USA

Sep 28th 2024

Hello. My name is Brian Schrokosch and I am the son of my father who started a silk screening t-shirt business some 50 years ago. After many iterations, and my recent input, the business is growing exponentially and, as a result, we need a full time employee to sew our own personal branding label on to every clothing item that comes out of our warehouse. The job requires you to sew a size label onto every clothing item, which consists of a 2 inch sewing pattern onto every clothing item. We are looking for a full-time employee.

Sewing machine repair

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Westchester, CA 90045, USA

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The thread keeps coming up and it won’t sew correctly