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Great job, will be recommending to others.

Sewing job

$50

Great communication, quick turnaround!

Sew a simple satin camisole - exact copy from a sample provided

$85

Richard & may completed my repairs on my work pants & did an unbelievable job. I will use them again. great work guys!

Need work pants sewed & patched up

$100

Joy did a wonderful sewing job on my mother's skirt. She was really happy with the end result. Thankyou!

Doubleview Sewing/seamstress: need my denim skirt taken up.

$20

Zunnaria made me a beautiful cowl neck top that fit perfectly. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Custom women’s top tailor seamstress

$100

Great workmanship and lovely to deal with. Strongly recommend.

Sew a seam in leather couch

$150

What's the average cost of a seamstress

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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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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

Embroidery

$123

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

4th Nov 2026

I have 3x horse trophy rugs - just looking to have gold embroidery wording added on the side (event name & class). Similar size, colour, layout to photo. Looking Werribee area or can drop to you if near Riddells Creek Thursday evening (5th) & collect near Riddells Creek on 6th. Needed by event on 7th. Thank you in advance!

Service my sewing machine

$150

Narrabeen NSW 2101, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Service my sewing machine Brother XL2220

Sew Appliqué Onto Gown

$50

Leppington NSW 2179, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

I need an appliqué I already have on hand sewn onto dress.

Seamstress - mainly take up pants

$200

Warriewood NSW 2102, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Hi there, have about 5 - 7 pants I need to get hemmed as their too long, some tops that need the busy sewn in

Sewing teacher

$40

Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Private Sewing Teacher Needed – In-Person Lessons Hi, I’m looking for a friendly, patient and experienced sewing teacher to provide one-on-one, face-to-face sewing lessons for my client. The lessons should be practical, hands-on and tailored to my client’s skill level and learning needs. We are looking for someone who: * Has experience teaching sewing. * Is patient, supportive and reliable. * Can provide in-person lessons. * Has flexible availability for regular sessions. Please let me know your experience, availability and hourly rate. Thank you!

Sew a pocket onto a jacket chest.

$100

Coorparoo QLD 4151, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

I need a pocket stitched to the chest of a rain jacket.

Sewing machine set up from the box

$50

Browns Plains QLD, Australia

2nd Nov 2026

My daughter recieved this sewing machine for her birthday. I have absolutely no idea what to do with it, to get it working for her. Can someone set it up form the box and show my 11 yr old how to use it please🌸

Absolutely amazing!! Highly recommend 🌸 thank you SO SO MUCH!! My 11 year old daughter can now use her new sewing machine!! 💞

1 hr introductory sewing lesson with my own machine

$70

Labrador QLD 4215, Australia

22nd Oct 2026

Looking for someone to spend 1 hr with me showing me how to thread a Janome LS2125 sewing machine. Like an introductory lesson at my house with my machine. I have some experience but need a refresher.

Lovely, professional and competent. Def recommend 😊

Seamstress - to Hem pants and copy a dress

$120

Manly Vale NSW, Australia

18th Oct 2026

Looking for an experienced seamstress, machinist to hem 3 x jeans 2 x pants And discuss options and price to later copy a simple sleeveless tunic dress in different fabric

Faith was brilliant, easy to communicate with, and did a fab job hemming my paints

Sew my hat 🧵

$70

Lennox Head NSW 2478, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Unfortunately my dog has got ahold of my Akubra and chewed/ripped the inner leather band out along with this outside crown band. I’m wanting someone to try their best sewing it back in/on to fix it. I know it’s not going to be perfect again and I’m Completely fine with that. The Inner band has a rip in it but I reckon it can be sewed back in. The outer band is pretty simple, just needs a couple threads to hold it on. Additional Info can be provided

Helped me fix my hat with her sewing skills. Did an awesome job and also quick.

60 ish, scout badges removed from scout blanket and sewn on to new .

$100

Morningside QLD 4170, Australia

4th Oct 2026

I have an old scout blanket, I would like to replace the old blanket. I have purchased the new blanket, I would like the old badges sewn onto the new blanket. There are around 60 -80 badges. All shapes and sizes. This has enormous sentimental value for me. I am away for work during the week... So it can either be picked up during the week or I could drop it off on the weekend.. If you pick it up and drop it off, you will be compensated.

Laas is Amazing.. I gave her the best Tip I could.

Sewing a dress

$10

VIC 3024, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Sewing dresses from scratch and from different stages

Great work, finished in a short time

Zipper replaced on a square bag

$40

Berkeley NSW 2506, Australia

16th Sep 2026

I have a square bag that needs the zipper replaced preferably with something more heavy duty. The zipper goes around 3 sides of the bag and is approximately 24cm in total length. I have put in an indicative price, I really have no idea. Let me know what you think is reasonable for the job please. Thank you

Very good, very quick and efficient. Happy to recommend and to reuse when the need arises

Sewing of patches onto workwear. Machine and hand

$50

Wembley Downs WA 6019, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Sew on small patches to clothing. Aprox 15-20 patches. They are alway edged and 10cm by 5cm and are going into mainly work shirts. Hand stitching required for two of the patches to not be sewn right through a lined top, just on the outside.

Good work was done. Prompt and clear communication too.

Small tasks - cut embroidery string, put together custom charms, etc

$150

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Hello- we need some help with small tasks for our event, we need someome to put together custom charms- basically peal off each sides and glue together, cut strings for embroidery, maybe help iron aprons and couple more small duties. Ideally for two people of just one, $26per hour. Wednesday afternoon aprox 5 hrs etc Martin Place

Camile is great helper. She has a great personality, can quickly adapt, proactive, and can do everything.

Help Create and Sew a heart shaped cover

$200

Albany Creek QLD 4035, Australia

30th Aug 2026

I need a luxe heart shaped removable cover for a party backdrop giant MDF heart It needs to be elasticated to slip over and come off for setting up packing down Dark red velvet finish

Very expensive dress alteration done

Sewing, dress strap needs repair

$30

West End QLD 4101, Australia

28th Aug 2026

I would really love to get my dress strap fixed! Just needs to be properly sewn back. Will suit someone with general sewing skills and a sewing machine (also could be hand sewn) + similar thread coloring. I can drop off item and pick it up within reasonable distance. Cheers!

Pina did an awesome job at fixing my favorite dress for me 🤩 Thank you Pina it looks perfect 👌

Seamstress/tailor/dress maker

$40

Marrickville, New South Wales

13th Aug 2026

Hi! I am a vintage/up-cycle start up business that is in search of a tailor that has the ability to follow pattern pieces. I currently have an influx of old and new stuff that I would like to rework into new items and designs. I have a sewing machine however don’t have the hours to commit. Per item made. I will pay the maker per piece depending on complexity. To give example the first pieces I would like to create a dress from large shirts that I have on hand. I have purchased a pattern piece for this desired look and would be in search of someone who can articulate my design into a finished rework/upcycled piece. I would like to create a first range of around 10pieces to begin. So if you feel like you have the ability to meet the criteria then reach out to me and we can talk! The first few pieces will be quite simple in design. Thanks! -Talei

She is so talented! Thank you 🙏