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I would like someone to help me take out the old elastic from the hem of a jacket as it is old and has lost all its elasticity, and replace it with fresh elastic

Hi all I have three suit trousers that are slightly too long for me (fit and waist are fine). I require the length of the legs to be professionally tailored up. Price negotiable. Cheers - Due date: Flexible

Hi everyone! I’m heading on a family school camp Friday morning and just realised my big tent’s main entrance zipper slider is missing 😅 • Zipper teeth are mostly fine, just slightly misaligned in one spot • It’s a long zipper (main door) — probably from an Aldi 4-person tent • I just need a new slider added and the zip realigned so it closes smoothly again I’m based in Hackett (Inner North) but can travel anywhere North, South or Queanbeyan for a quick fix. If you’ve got sewing / canvas repair experience or know zippers well — please help me get this sorted by Friday 9 am 🙏

I'm looking for a dressmaker who can make a special school uniform for a 5 year old who requires flat seams using bamboo fabric (I will supply). Also want shorts to be adapted without an elastic band - like a yoga style seamless band?

Take in school trousers by 5cm at waist. Must be experienced sewer. Please collect and return.

School uniforms button zip

Hems button zip2 uniforms

2 x school dresses that need hemming and taking in slightly in the sides

See some paws for school book week. I have all the materials which I’ve cut out so they are ready to sew. I don’t have a machine so can’t see them myself. I need you to pick up the items and then drop off by Wednesday evening this week. - Due date: Before Thursday, 18 August 2022

Replace zipper on a school bag. - Due date: Flexible

School uniform dress to be taken up - Due date: 28/01/22

Take in 2 pairs of school shorts by 1 inch each side on waist. Collect and drop off.

Formal dress alterations

Dress hemmed 4 inches. Not lined and simple hem. Can drop off and pick up between 8-3:30pm Material - silk/satin

To change a side split in an evening gown.

I have my wedding dress, which has just arrived, that needs some alterations. It is corset backed. Currently the corset needs to be taken in 1 inch on either side. So 2 inch total. One strap could also be shortened (I have scoliosis so my shoulders are wonky). My wedding is Saturday 13 April this year as we had to move the date up. So only 3 weeks to get this done. Im happy to pay a bit extra given its a rush job. Im based in Monash but am happy to drop the dress off anywhere in Canberra and collect when ready.

Hello! I have a dress that I’d love to wear to a bridal shower this Sunday but it needs some alteration. It’s quite a boxy cut, and I’m happy for it to stay boxy, so I’m hoping it’s not too complicated to bring in both side seams so it’s smaller and perhaps the top shoulder seams so the drop waist sits slightly higher. Photo of the dress, and of the inside seams is attached. :)

I have a dress that's running a little bit too big for me. Need to shorten the dress and smaller the chest area. Location: City 2601. Can drop it off if you're located near city, otherwise price includes pick-up & drop off. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 25 January 2024

I bought a dress from Portmans and need to have it restyled and alterered. Would also appreciate recommendations as to what I can do with it but I do have somewhat of an idea. I’m happy to negotiate the price for a good job. - Due date: Flexible

Two uniforms, need taken in and hem shortened - Due date: Before Monday, 30 January 2023

Need a formal - style pleated dress altered to be smaller, by next Friday 16 Dec - Due date: Before Friday, 16 December 2022

Hello I need my wedding dress altered to my size (it’s already pretty close). It is also still to long. There is no lace, embellishments or anything like that on the dress. Hopefully it’s an easy one. I can come drop it off. - Due date: Before Thursday, 25 August 2022

My wedding dress needs to be hemmed and taken in before thr 21st may - Due date: Before Saturday, 21 May 2022

I'm looking for a seamstress to alter a sequin formal dress, adding a zip and taking it in a little. Happy to negotiate price, as I have no idea what the going rate for something like this is. - Due date: Before Saturday, 19 March 2022

I have 2 dresses that I want to shorten and was hoping to find someone that won't charge $30-$35 for each.

I was hoping to get a very rough idea of how much it will cost to get a wedding dress altered. The dress is a calla Blanche - Kyla dress. It is a sheath crepe dress with some lace detail in the bust area. I am on a budget and I am buying a dress about 3 sizes too big. Will you be able to alter the dress for me? Would be great if you can let me know how much roughly. The wedding is not until 22/10/2022. - Due date: Flexible

Attaching small size extra fabric to a dress - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 6th Dec 2021

A second hand wedding dress, needs taking in at the bodice and shortening of skirt. For school formal - Due date: Before Tuesday, 30th Nov 2021

Jean tapering around legs Jean shortening and hemming

I recently purchased an electric recliner sofa lounge suite, and while I appreciate its overall quality, I’ve found the seat height to be a bit too high for my comfort. I would be grateful if it could be adjusted—specifically, shortened slightly and with the pitch brought forward a bit to better suit my posture and ease of use.

I have some fabric curtains that need to be trimmed and hemmed

I have 2 pairs of pants (1 suit pant, 1 jeans) that need to be hemmed. I have 1 suit jacket that needs the sleeves shortened very slightly. I'm only in town for 1 day, so will need measure and pin in the morning (Barton), and finished clothes dropped of same day.

I have lengthy t shirts that need shortening. I'm looking at 10 done.

Help with shortening a skirt and a pair of pants. From what I can tell they both should be able to be cut straight across - I just don’t have the right scissors! Not urgent just let me know your availability!

I’m looking to get some t-shirts shortened. The number that I get shortened is tbc, but I’m keen to know how much per t-shirt and whether there is someone in the area that could do it. Thanks!

shorten hem of jeans today or early tomorrow (Thur 28th)

Two denim jackets have long sleeves that need to be shortened. - Due date: Flexible

I bought 5 new polo shirts from Rivers to replace old ones. However, the length of the new shirts is considerably longer than the old ones. Would like to shorten the new shirts by about 2 inches. - Due date: Flexible

I am looking for someone to make a cotton tshirt shorter

Hemming three sets of curtains. Standard fabric (ie. Not blackout). Needs about 30cm taken off the bottom in each. - Due date: Flexible

I need to shorten the length of trousers. - Due date: Flexible

The sleeve length and the length of the coat needs to be shortoned

It is chiffon dress with lining full length and buttons Moving to make cuffs smaller

Need to alter 12 curtains - shortening of length. 1.45 m each. I can drop it off early morning tomorrow Sunday or today evening and pick up in the afternoon/evening tomorrow Sunday. Need to get this done within one day. Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 30 July 2023

Two pairs of trousers shortened nd two fleece jackets simple sleeve shortened - Due date: Flexible

I would ever need pant length shorten so pant would fit me probably or some that will is make pants made to measure for me - Due date: Before Thursday, 20 April 2023

Reducing the length of curtains by about 30-40cms. There are six sets of curtains to do. The job is located in Canberra. You will need to pick up the curtains or we can figure out meeting up. - Due date: Needs to be done on 1 March 2023

Shorten skirt 2 pieces, need before sunday - Due date: Before Saturday, 4 February 2023

Two mens jeans, length reduction.