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Recent Seamstress reviews in Canberra

Elaine was absolutely wonderful. Would definitely recommend for any similar work in future.

Sewing required - make a Santa sack

$50

Soo quick efficient and excellent work! Really lovely to work with and can highly approve of!

Sew a zip on child’s rabbit toy

$30

Rachel was very creative and helpful in working out how to make what I wanted put of odd shaped fabric. Great communicator and got the job done fast.

Bedspread sewn

$100

Great job and very friendly!

Sewing, 3 small items

$50

Great job. Quick and easy

Sew my trouser hole

$15

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Curtain making/Sewing

$240

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Canberra

$34 - $110

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$34

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$75

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$110

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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 

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Recent Seamstress tasks in Canberra

Costume maker

$200

Banks ACT 2906, Australia

28th Aug 2025

Needing someone to make a costume for me for a fancy dress theme is barbie

Sewing/hemming large piece of fabric

$100

Fisher ACT, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Hemming a large piece of satin fabric that will be used to drape over a four poster bed as a canopy. Fabric is 1.5m x 6.5m. The hem needs to be a rolled hem or similar as the inside of the fabric will also be showing. See picture for example of how fabric will drape over the bed frame. Pictures of fabric also provided.

Katherine was terrific to deal with. She was great at communicating how we could get the result I was after, giving me confidence at every stage. Katherine shared photos of different ways the fabric could be finished and clearly explained the options - this was very useful as I know next to nothing about sewing! Overall it was a positive experience and beautiful result.

Sew fun pockets onto trench coat for book week

$50

Narrabundah ACT 2604, Australia

9th Aug 2025

Have a trenchcoat, need to sew many (10+) functional pockets from various colourful scraps of fabric (you to provide scraps). Does not need to be well-finished, rustic and quick is in keeping with the costume. Look up Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets for reference

Sewing dog bed

$15

Page ACT, Australia

30th Jul 2025

I can stitch, restitch, hem, take in, loose buttons etc, - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K1CP6R1022NJFF4A6YMY1YMC

Very helpful and friendly, sewed up some items for me quickly

Sewing lessons

$75

Tuggeranong ACT, Australia

13th Jul 2025

I would like to pay someone to teach my 20 year old daughter to sew basic clothes over 4 lessons, conducted on weekends. I would like her to be able to make two garments, with two lessons spent on each. I think that a couple of hours for each lesson would be good, and she can progress things between lessons. One or two friends might also choose to join the class. Looking for an experienced sewer who can lead through all elements, including using a pattern, sewing, adjustments and finishing. My daughter has her own machine.

Zipper replacement on a dress

$60

Kaleen ACT, Australia

30th Jun 2025

The slider on my dress came off as it was unzipped

Professional Dressmaker Required

$250

Lyneham ACT, Australia

18th Jun 2025

I'm Seeking an experienced dressmaker to create a custom outfit for a creative project. Must have strong sewing skills, attention to detail, and experience with custom or performance garments. What’s involved: • One-off custom outfit (design to be discussed) • Includes fittings and alterations • Fabric advice or sourcing • Fast turnaround preferred Based in Canberra or nearby. quality work. . Let’s create something bold and unforgettable.

I need 3 pairs of ripped pants sewen.

$50

Dickson ACT, Australia

30th May 2025

I have 3 pairs of pants. 2 ripped in the middle and 1 ripped near the pocket.

Sewing or repair

$200

Florey ACT 2615, Australia

30th May 2025

Looking for someone to repair broken stitching on chair covers near foot area. Stitching became undone and need to be fixed

Sew a few cushion covers with zippers from fabric provided.

$30

Curtin ACT, Australia

25th May 2025

Pick up fabrics from my house in Curtin. Or I can deliver to your place? Sew covers and place zippers. Just need to be handy with a sewing machine. $30 per cushion

Very professional work!

Jacket Zipper Repair/Replacement

$40

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

29th Apr 2025

I have a down jacket with a damaged zipper pin. Not sure whether it needs just the pin to be replaced, or the entire zipper.

Sew belt loops onto 2 pairs of women’s black work trousers

$50

Gilmore ACT 2905, Australia

27th Apr 2025

I can organise for the pants to be delivered and collected via courier. Just need 5 belt loops sewed onto 2 pairs of work trousers. Would need plain black trousers fabric for the belt loops.

Jean did a great job, was very accomodating, had excellent communication, even though we were working interstate. Would happily work with her again!

Sewing lesson

$40

Cook ACT, Australia

14th Apr 2025

I am having trouble using my brother JA1400 machine. I need help working out how to use it and different functions.

Lovely person and knowledgeable.

Help sewing curtains

$40

Cook ACT, Australia

14th Apr 2025

I have hung curtains and have pinned them to the drop they need to be. I have a sewing machine and table ready to go but need help using it (instructions or just taking over job).

Sewing machine repair

$80

Nicholls ACT, Australia

4th Apr 2025

My sewing machine is having issues not stitching well

Sewing pillows

$10

Turner ACT, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Looking for some pillows to be made - I have the material

Sewing job, 6 zippers 4 inside corner stitches

$100

Fisher ACT 2611, Australia

1st Mar 2025

need bit of sewing done as soon as possible 6, 60cm zippers 4 60cm inside corner switches have equipment to do here or happy to drop off anywhere in Canberra.

I need someone to sew together two patches and make a tag

$20

Crace ACT, Australia

10th Feb 2025

I have two fabric patches that need sewing together to make a tag / key ring type thing. Patches are thick and requires sewing machine.

Really responsive and great job

Sewing machine service

$30

Campbell ACT, Australia

30th Jan 2025

Service a Janome sewing machine

Sewing: Machine embroidery date on shirts

$100

Latham ACT, Australia

26th Jan 2025

Hi - I am looking for someone to help me update the year on some school shirts and jerseys from 2024 to 2025. The height of font approximately 1cm, string is white. If possible, Id love for this to be completed before the term starts, so little persons firends dont realise they are second hand. I am happy to unpick the 4s, but need your help adding back the 5's. The shirts can be picked up in Latham, or I can deliver it anywhere north of the lake (LBG). (Note re allergies This is a cat household so no matter what I do, they will still have cat hair on them)