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Seamstress required to shorten length of 3 S fold sheer curtains
$150
Michelle was an absolute GODSEND! I needed an embroidery project done urgently and she did it in time and with the utmost care. I cannot recommend her enough. Lovely human & incredibly talented 🥰 THANK YOU SO MUCH MICHELLE!
URGENT Embroidery
$200
Very easy to deal with and good at what she does.
Industrial Machinist for Sewing Tarpaulin
$30
Excellent quality work. Highly recommend!
Sewing Machinist. Industrial furniture Vinyl chair covers $80 each
$80
Excellent work and professional.
Cut and sew silk Bedspread
$350
Completed task efficiently and with great communication!
Sewing flag patches onto a backpack
$40
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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
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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.
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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
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Recent Seamstress tasks
Sew canvas on sling chair frame
$80
Sunshine West VIC 3020, Australia
4th Apr 2026
Person needs an industrial sewing machine to work around wooden chair frame
Sew Velcro Border onto Blackout Fabric (2 Panels) – Example Provided
$50
Tarneit VIC, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
Hi there, I’m looking for someone with a sewing machine to make up 2 blackout window covers. I’ve attached a photo of an existing one I already have — I’d like the same style made for my lounge windows. Basically just copying the one in the photo. Details: - 2 x panels - Each approx. 815mm (W) x 1115mm (H) - Blackout fabric with Velcro sewn around all edges What I need: - Cut fabric to size - Sew Velcro (loop side) neatly around all edges - Strong, clean stitching Materials: - I can supply fabric + Velcro OR - Happy for you to include materials in your quote Budget: - Simple sewing job — looking for a reasonable price Location: -Tarneit, VIC Notes: - I will install it myself - Doesn’t need to be fancy, just neat and effective - Main goal is to block out light completely Thanks!
Pattern making + sewing
$200
West End QLD, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
i need a pattern made of an existing skirt and then for a new skirt to be sewn with the pattern. west end based
Tutoring with pattern making and sewing
$60
Kelvin Grove QLD, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
Advice with sewing and pattern-making as projects arise. Ideally someone with experience in the industry.
Sewing machine service
$150
Parramatta Park QLD 4870, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
The timing on my Singer HD sewing machine is off. It should be a simple fix and I would tackle it if I had the tools to do so. Don't want to ruin the machine.
Sewing pocket holes on jacket
$10
Geelong VIC, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
I have a well loved jacket. There are two holes on each of the front pocket that need to be repaired. The holes are not through and through, but rather on the top layer of the jacket fabric.
Teach me how to sew
$100
Windsor QLD, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
Teach me how to see with sewing machine.
Sewing damaged spring hooks on trampoline
$200
Millner NT 0810, Australia
2nd Apr 2026
Need someone to mend (sew) 4 material loops that have been damaged on Vulvy trampoline where the V hooks connect
TEDDY REPAIR / SEWING
$80
Rosanna VIC, Australia
23rd Mar 2026
Our sons Jelly Cat teddy needs repairs See photos Happy to deliver for repairs
Very happy with my repairs!
Sew hem on linen fabric 5m x1.4m.
$50
Gaythorne QLD 4051, Australia
22nd Mar 2026
I have some linen fabric and I need a hem sewn around the edge. It’s 5m x 1.5m roughly.
So great, thank you so much!
Sewing fabric
$50
Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
18th Mar 2026
Swing two pieces of fabric together and edge the outside edges - 2x40cmx250cm
Clear and friendly communication, quick turnaround - completed work as requested
Sewing machine tutorial
$100
Bradbury NSW 2560, Australia
10th Mar 2026
I need someone to come to my place to give me a half hour set up tutorial of a brother sewing machine model number Lx27NT. I've tried several times and just can't wrap my head around the instructions so I think to be physically shown would be of benefit.
Jade was fantastic wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services .very happy with out come
Seamstress needed
$200
Clyde North VIC, Australia
6th Mar 2026
Hi! I’m looking for a seamstress or clothing maker who can help create two custom tops by combining a flannel shirt and a graphic t-shirt. I’ve inserted photos of the inspo. I’ve already purchased the shirts, and they are currently coming in the mail. I’m mainly looking for someone experienced who can confirm the designs are possible and give a quote to complete them. Top 1: Use a flannel shirt for the sleeves and sides Use the graphic t-shirt for the centre/front panel Top 2: Mostly a flannel shirt Replace the back panel of the flannel with the graphic t-shirt design The goal is to keep the graphic visible while combining it with the flannel. Both the sizes should be a 3xl. I’m happy to: Drop the shirts off locally or post them if needed Looking for: Someone experienced with clothing alterations or garment construction Advice on whether the designs are feasible A quote for making both tops Location: Clyde north, but flexible if posting is easier. As mentioned, the shirts should be here next week and I want this completed before April 4th. Thanks!
Katherine was amazing, she did an incredible job at making my vision come to life. She was very professional and very communicative throughout the whole process and was amenable to complete the task from a different state. Would highly recommend her and her work! Thank you again Katherine!!
Sewing/hemming fabric pieces
$20
Gregory Hills, New South Wales
2nd Mar 2026
Hi there, I’m looking for an experienced sewer/tailor to hem all 4 sides of a plain linen/cotton/(sometimes silk) cloth measuring 70cm x 180cm, 80x200cm I need a clean, professional double-fold hem on each edge so the finished size remains neat and suitable for event signage. Details: • Fabric: Medium-weight linen • Size before hemming: 70cm x 180cm, 80x200cm (depends may vary but always between this) • All 4 sides need hemming • Open to overlocked + folded hem if appropriate • This is for my small business, so quality finish is important * I would also require 2 eyelet holes inserted (I have these and will provide) Please let me know: • Your quote for one piece • Turnaround time • If you offer bulk pricing (I have ongoing work if your work is professional & quality) As of now, I will be finding someone who I can trust for quality work, So I will be trialling. Pick up/drop off fabric in Gregory Hills OR can pickup/drop off to you!
Tania was extremely professional. Great quality of work & timely.
Sewing teacher for learning to sew
$70
Bulimba QLD, Australia
26th Feb 2026
Location - Bulimba Hi there, I am looking for an experienced and skilled sewing teacher that can teach me sewing and pattern making. I have a sewing machine and would like for the teacher to come to the house on weekly or fortnightly basis. After learning the basics there are couple of projects that I would like help with completing. Location - Bulimba
I was able to organise sewing lessons with ease, Nina is very easy to communicate with. She has recommended how to prepare for the first lesson and has went over a lot of details on how to use my sewing machine during the lesson. I have enjoyed learning from her and recommend her services.
Sewing Table Cloths
$500
Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
26th Feb 2026
We are needing 20 x Round Table Cloths sewn / made for a wedding on March 14th. The table cloths will be 3.3m Round. We are currently sourcing the fabric. We are based in Brunswick Melbourne Cut: 1 centre panel (150cm wide) 2 side panels (~90cm each including seam allowance) Join seams approx 75–90cm from centre on each side. Benefits: No seam in the middle Balanced look Seams fall naturally toward table edges Less noticeable in photos Seam Flat felled seam for durability Overlocked seam pressed open for linen or polyester
Nat & Lauren were wonderful to work with. They were fast, professional and friendly. We will certainly be using them again for sewing needs.
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.



