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Recent Seamstress reviews

Brenda did brilliant job on two dining chairs. Was a complicated pattern and sewing was great and chairs look great Thank you Brenda and hope to see you again! Mark

Sewing Fabric onto chairs

£70

Great service, tailored to perfection.

I need costume maker

£70

Lila is amazing!

Seamstress

£30

Brenda provided a brilliant service. Very easy to communicate with. Very enjoyable experience.

I need sewing

£400

Brenda did a great job I recommend her 100% thank you

I need seamstress services

£30

Amazing! Great help on a very challenging task.

Sewing gloves

£150

What's the average cost of a seamstress

£43 - £120

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£43

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£85

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£120

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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. 

Recent Seamstress tasks

Seamstress required to sew dress together from pattern

£50

Kentish Town, Greater London, NW5

19th May 2024

School fashion project, put together a dress from a pattern

Seamstress

£50

East Acton, Greater London, W3

17th May 2024

I need new zips on various items of clothing

Prom dress alteration

£60

Mill End, Hertfordshire

15th May 2024

Prom dress needs shortening

Prom dress adjustment

£60

Mill End, Hertfordshire

15th May 2024

Prom dress needs alterations - shortening

Seamstress/Tailor/Dressmaker to make dress for holiday

£80

Ashley Park, Surrey

15th May 2024

Need a dress made for a holiday abroad. Same as shown - Can get an under corset dress to support so just need the mesh parts constructed on a mannequin or me Let me know! Can come to you ofc

Costume maker/attendant for a short film + sew 5 long robes

£500

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

15th May 2024

I need to make 5 robes as dance costumes for a short film. I’ve the design ready but you’ll need to help me with choosing the right fabric. I need a seamstress to complete the five garments. A first one will be made to check the design and once we have the measurements of each dancer the rest will be made to measure. There are also headgears but that’s a matter of fitting on the day of the shoot. Ideally the person would be able to come on the shoot as a costume attendant(for 1-2 day). Shooting location tbd in London. If they are only able to do the sewing part, the pay will be 350.

Dress maker

£150

Acton, Greater London, W3

14th May 2024

Looking for a simple dress to be made for a small 5.1 dress size 4 or 6 UK. I have an idea of what I want in detail and need help with tailoring it to my shape. Color Pink.

Seamstress needed to fix stitching issues on 15 clothing items

£40

Stoke Park, Suffolk

14th May 2024

I have about 15 womens clothing items with minor flaws to be fixed. Mostly premium brands like Anthropologie, Free People and Urban Outfitters. It would need to be someone local from me so they can pick it up, fix it and return as I do not have a sewing machine etc.

Seamstress dress maker tailor for a dress

£80

Ashley Park, Surrey

13th May 2024

Need a dress urgently as a seamstress cancelled on me TODAY. Need it for Saturday for a Nigerian wedding (but isn’t a wedding dress). Is Aso Abi (a style of dress) Don’t really care what it looks like as long as it’s oversized Can come to you!

Prom dress shortened

£20

Horseley Heath, West Midlands

13th May 2024

Need a Lycra dress shortened

Sewing curtains

£200

Lower Sydenham, Greater London

12th May 2024

I have found the fabric that we want to use to make the curtains but I don't know how to sew

A dress sewed

£15

Tufnell Park, Greater London

10th May 2024

Thumb size rip in dress will need green thread, very small next to zip

Day dress maker

£100

Adlington, Lancashire

10th May 2024

I’m looking for someone to make me an embroidery dress with summer colours sequins like the example picture I’ve shown below

Alter my prom dress the waist and bust

£40

Brauncewell, Lincolnshire

10th May 2024

The waist and hips is too big and so is the bust

Sew my design

£40

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

10th May 2024

sew my designs. they are simple

Dress maker

£150

Ifield, West Sussex

9th May 2024

To manufacture and improve a bridal dress design outfit consisting of a corset and mini skirt. Help with pattern and boning needed also.

Repair sewing machine

£30

Tottenham, Greater London, N15

9th May 2024

need my sewing machine fixed and serviced

Seamstress

£500

Hampstead, Greater London, NW3

7th May 2024

Hi I have a wedding dress that I need in a bigger size,particularly around the bust area as very tight and unable to do up.

Repair sofa - small hole, sew it up with thread of same color plz

£60

Marylebone, Greater London

6th May 2024

Repair sofa - small hole, sew it up with thread of same color plz - I will send you photos , you will need to provide the thread and any material needed - at the moment 2 holes are convered with a sticker

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.