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Amazing highly recommend

Sewing name labels on school uniforms - about 40 to 50 items

$200

Donna did a great job on my covers. I’m really happy.

Sewing outdoor cushion covers

$250

Excellent quality work. Highly recommend!

Sewing Machinist. Industrial furniture Vinyl chair covers $80 each

$80

Annette did an amazing job sewing 5 embroidered patches onto our hi-vis shirts. I dropped them off and she had them all completed within 20 minutes! Her communication was excellent, very responsive and easy to deal with. The quality of her work is fantastic. Highly recommend and will definitely use her again in the future.

Sew 5 embroidered patches onto hi-vis work shirts

$25

Very easy to deal with and good at what she does.

Industrial Machinist for Sewing Tarpaulin

$30

Amazing service thank you 😊

Sewing cushion covers

$120

What's the average cost of a sewing alteration service

$50 - $150

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$50

median

$100

high

$150

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Why hire a sewing expert through Airtasker?

It’s easy to find a reliable sewing service near you when you put up a task on our platform. Get free, no-obligation quotes for any sewing service, whether you need a bespoke dress made or a zip repaired. Simply put up a task on our platform, and we’ll connect you with multiple sewing experts in your location.

Airtasker helps you find rated and reviewed sewing experts in minutes. This way, you get to compare quotes and find the right sewing expert in one efficient platform. Let us help you find an experienced sewer who’ll help you achieve your dream dress without costing you a fortune. As a result, you get a unique and lovely-looking garment within your budget.

Get any sewing service done through our platform, from dressmaking to clothing repair and alteration. Airtasker is a one-stop-shop for anything you need done; Taskers can even handle the dry-cleaning and ironing for you!

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Top Sewing related questions

Taskers can sew any item for you, be it clothing, accessories, or upholstery. Sewing experts can make, repair, or alter fabric pieces, such as shirts, dresses, curtains, and seat covers. They can also add embellishments like embroidery onto clothes and other fabrics.

Taskers can help you with one-off sewing tasks or long-term sewing work. So whether you simply need a button sewn onto a blouse or a couple of mittens made for your business, Taskers can help! As long as a Tasker is available, you can get small or big tasks done.

You can either supply the sewing materials or have a sewing expert provide everything for the service. Tell us about your task, and we’ll connect you with sewers who’ll help ensure you get the perfect fabric or right colour of thread for your sewing task.  

Sewing services may take anywhere from an hour to a couple of days. Lead times depend on Tasker availability and skill, as well as the nature of the task. For example, mending a rip may take a few minutes, while making a wedding dress may take up to 9 months. But if you have an urgent sewing request, no worries! Just tell us what you need, and available Taskers can start reaching out to you.  

Yes. Dressmakers and seamstresses have overlapping skills, but they differ in certain skill sets. In general, dressmakers specialise in making dresses. What’s more, dressmakers tend to have a wider range of skills, from designing a dress to putting fabrics together. Meanwhile, seamstresses or seamsters are considered a “jack of all trades” in sewing. Their main task is to sew garments together. 

Yes, we can help you find same-day sewing services. If you’re in a rush, simply tell us how soon you need the sewing service. We’ll then connect you with available sewing services near you. Nearby sewing services can come over as soon as possible and even sew your garment on-site. But if you’re busy running errands, your Tasker can instead pick up your item and bring it back to you once it’s repaired or altered.

What do sewing services include?

Sewing services include dressmaking, tailoring, and clothing alteration and repair. Our platform connects you with sewing experts for various items, such as prom dresses, trousers, jackets, and streetwear. Whether you need a jumpsuit made from scratch or a dress was taken up, you’ll find Taskers who can help. Here’s a list of sewing tasks you can get done through our platform. 

Custom sewing 

Hire a sewist who can create clothes for you based on a sketch, existing garment, or Pinterest inspiration. Bespoke dressmaking or tailoring lets you achieve the perfect fit and style. And you’re sure to have a one-of-a-kind garment you’ll love to wear for the years to come. Sewing experts can sew custom garments, including prom dresses, costumes, wedding dresses, and polo shirts. 

If you run a small business, put up a task and find an experienced sewer who can produce your products, be it womenswear or small mittens. When your pieces are ready, a fashion photographer can take amazing photos of your clothes – ready for posting on Instagram!   

Clothing repair 

Sewists offer clothing repair services. They can fix a broken zip or sew on a button. No task is too small! Clothing repair also includes mending holes and stitching up linings. Discovered a rip on your dress, and your party is a few hours away? Put up a task and find nearby sewing services in minutes. 

Once you’ve accepted an offer, your Tasker can come by and deal with your clothing emergency. If you’re in no rush, go ahead and have a sewer fix up or restyle an old garment you love. You could even hire a Tasker to dry-clean a dusty coat or iron your clothes. 

Clothing alteration 

Sewers can alter clothes in many ways, such as adjusting the length of trousers or tightening a skirt around the waist. Sewing experts can also add features to a garment, whether it’s adding nifty pockets to a dress or sewing patches onto sleeves. 

Clothing alteration is a great way to customise or update a garment to a wearer’s preference. Find sewing alteration services near you today by putting up a task and telling us what you need to be done.  

Upholstery and drapery sewing

Aside from clothing, sewing experts can work on upholstery, linens, and other items. Upholstery sewing includes sewing couch cushions and repairing zips on seat covers. You can also find local sewing machinists who sew pillow covers or curtains. Whatever you need, we’ll connect you with Taskers equipped to do the job.  

Sewing lessons 

Learn how to mend a garment yourself or get started on your dream clothing business. You can avail affordable and quality sewing lessons through our platform. We’ll help you find sewing experts happy to teach you sewing skills

Whether you’d like to start a new hobby or become an independent sewing machinist, sewing lessons can help you achieve your goals. Simply put up a task, set your budget, and get offers from local sewing lessons near you. 

Recent Sewing tasks

Sew on pants zipper

$15

Schofields NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Sew front zipper on my pants

Sewing a dress

$30

Chiswick NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

I need this sewn back together with elastic(don’t have) so that I can wear

Sewing machine technician

$75

St Ives Chase NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Need a service on sewing machine

Sewing fabric

$30

Maroochydore QLD, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Looking for someone who knows how to sew, just need two sew bow fabric together, so that it’s double lined

Sewing Machinist . 2-3 weeks max

$3,000

Wakerley QLD, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Sewing heavy duty materials for outdoor play equipment, It will be short-term employment. 2-3 weeks max Monday to Friday with possible overtime, depending on demand. Paid on hourly rate.

Sewing/tailor. Long pants altered from flared to straight

$35

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

4th Mar 2026

These pants are currently slightly flared at the end and I want them taken in so they are straight-legged.

Sewing Gold Coast

$150

Gold Coast QLD, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Looking for sewing for my shirt

Put together horn sewing cabinet

$60

Banya QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

flat pack horn sewing cabinet which holds a sewing machine with a hydraulic lift inside for the sewing machine

Sew scout badges onto shirt

$60

Viewbank VIC 3084, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I need 8 scout badges of various seizes sewn onto a shirt. One badge is semi-attached already and already coming off so will need to be reattached properly. Happy to drop off and pick up around North Melbourne suburbs.

Did great work and communicated through the whole thing

Sewing machine

$60

Newcomb VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2026

Sewing patches on Velcro, I have the color yarn as well.

Amazing detail to work, really good communication.

Sew 5 embroidered patches onto hi-vis work shirts

$25

Gowanbrae VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2026

I need 5 triangular embroidered number patches sewn onto 5 hi-vis short-sleeve work polos (1 patch per shirt). • Patch to be placed on the upper outer sleeve, above the reflective tape • Shirts and patches supplied • Neat, secure stitching required (for workwear use) Need completed by this weekend. Located in Airport West,/Tullamarine Melbourne area — happy to drop off. Please message if you have experience sewing patches or working with workwear.

Annette did an amazing job sewing 5 embroidered patches onto our hi-vis shirts. I dropped them off and she had them all completed within 20 minutes! Her communication was excellent, very responsive and easy to deal with. The quality of her work is fantastic. Highly recommend and will definitely use her again in the future.

Patches sewn.

$45

Hackett ACT 2602, Australia

15th Feb 2026

My offer includes sewing 3 patches and airtasker service fee.

Always good quality work and done promptly.

Sewing Task

$75

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

29th Jan 2026

I need a zipper replaced on a Leather motorcycle jacket.

Absolute legend, highly recommend! A+++++

Seeking an experienced sewer to produce a custom satin flag.

$200

Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Finished size: 1000 mm × 1500 mm Pink satin base (no lining) Purple heart applied on both sides, aligned back-to-back Heart to be drafted, cut, and applied by the sewer (classic heart shape, approx 500 mm tall) Pole sleeve on one edge to suit a 15 mm pole with reinforced buttonhole to attach to pole Clean hems and appropriate reinforcement on leading edges I will supply all materials I can drop off materials and collect the finished item within easy travel distance of Newtown

Indria was great completing a fairly simple but custom job remotely - much appreciated

Sew hidden pockets into dresses. Will supply material

$100

Hillside VIC 3037, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Need simple hidden pockets sewn into simple style dresses Happy to supply material if told most suitable material and amount needed.

Great service 5 star rating

Patches Sewn.

$35

Hackett ACT 2602, Australia

16th Jan 2026

I can assist you with sewing 2 patches by tomorrow.

She has been extremely helpful for my last minute sewing needs. Would 100% reccomend.

Sewing MACHINIST PIECE WORK-Sameday pay-Quality sewers pls

$20

Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

14th Jan 2026

Sew on an industrial machine? JUKI and similar? If you have pics / site/ examples we do test of cushion sewing. ottoman slipcovers, chair slipcovers, cushions w/ zippers. Quality stitchers we do a test then piece work / or hourly. I prefer to call it hourly. ALL is negotiable. The rate here is a placeholder. we can discuss more Airtasker bookings after i see trial samples of your sewing. IMMEDIATE SAME DAY PAY IF YOURE A QUICK QUALITY STITCHER Pics / website / portfolio on your page required to move forward. Thank you. CC

Great eye. Can problem solve without fuss . Great professional to sew up / repair / or create from scratch whatever you need! Recommend him !

Hem and Sew curtains

$80

Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340, Australia

9th Jan 2026

G'day I've got 6 curtain panels that needs the bottoms hemed and sewed. About 8m total. I've got hemming tape but no sewing machine

Great to work with! Very prompt and fantastic communication 👌

Sew patches onto work uniform

$20

Lyneham ACT 2602, Australia

8th Jan 2026

Need 3 patches sown onto work uniforms

Would reccomend, fantastic job and completed promptly. Thank you so much

Sewing a woven mat into car mats

$80

Crestmead QLD, Australia

30th Dec 2025

Hello! I bought a woven Mat and want to cut it to fit the size of jimny car Mats but need to sew the sides over or over lock the edge so it doesn’t come un done I have a sewing machine

Emily did an amazing job, she communicated with me throughout the whole process and it came out amazing I couldn’t be happier