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Recent Seamstress reviews in Canberra

Elaine did a great job sewing up our dog’s bed! Excellent communicator and quality work. Thanks!

Sewing up our dog bed

$30

Excellent quality sewing. Really happy with what we received

Sew a cover for a foam mattress

$5

Very happy with the result. Very prompt, the process was easy!!

Sewing an outdoor day bed cushion cover.

$100

Elaine did a fantastic job making cat paws for school book week. Very happy with the result and a very happy child! Highly recommend Elaine.

Sew some paws for school book week by Thursday.

$100

Faiqa was wonderful to deal with. I was extremely happy with her work and would highly recommend her.

Sewing souvenir patches on a blanket

$20

Great communication and has completed the task as requested. My bag looks great!

Sew new strap and buckle to backpack

$70

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Canberra

$35 - $110

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$35

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$60

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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 

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 in Canberra

Sewn badges onto uniforms - sample required

$50

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Need some badges sewn onto the left chest of a range of uniforms, from jackets to woollen cardigans. Badges are 8cm x 7.3cm square. Looking for an experienced seamstress or similar. We are located in Fyshwick, but we can drop off the garments so looking for somebody reasonably close to our office.

Happy with the sewing work completed. Very professional and easy to deal with.

Seamstress - Pants taken in

$50

Wright ACT 2611, Australia

3rd Jul 2026

I have motorbike pants that are too big for me, I need the waist taken in. Happy to come to you

Invisible mending/darning/sewing

$60

Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

28th Jun 2026

I have a 100% cashmere shawl wrap that I caught on something and it now has a hole that requires darning/invisible mending. I could try to do it myself but I really love my shawl and I’d like it done properly - guessing with a fine cashmere yarn and colour matching. I don’t have any spare thread that came with it when I purchased it. I’m happy to bring it to you (anywhere in Canberra) and pick it up once complete.

I need sun sleeves to be sewn from a sample

$40

Phillip ACT, Australia

11th Jun 2026

I have a set of Sun sleeves with a collar (see pic with blue tie dyed sleeves) that I would like replicated in another fabric. These ones are made from cotton and I am sourcing a 130gsm merino blend (see other pic) for the replicated version. If you can sew a sample by looking at another sample then you could help me.

Rachel does a beautiful job with all things sewing and she is able to replicate outfits from a sample. She did a wonderful job!

Urgent zipper repair

$100

Kingston Foreshore ACT, Australia

25th May 2026

Back back zipper repair please, zipper lock has broken off.

Weaving/sewing in the ends of my knitted shawl

$25

Braddon ACT, Australia

21st May 2026

I love knitting but absolutely hate weaving/sewing in the ends of the yarn at the end. I have a shawl I knitted last year and I still haven’t brought myself to be able to sew in the rest of the yarns ends on it. Turn my pain into your gain! If you are a knitter who doesn’t hate this task as much as I do, then I’d love to pay you to do this arduous task for me. I’m happy for you to pick up the shawl to complete the task or I can drop it to you anywhere around Canberra. It is a very large shawl (takes up my entire 3 seater sofa) but there are only a handful of ends to sew in from where I started new balls of yarn, and where I cast on and off the work - I would say no more than 10-12 yarns ends that need sewing/weaving in.

Dionne was the ideal person for my task. She communicates well and was flexible with timing. Her work was speedy and accurate. 10/10 would recommend.

Patches sewn onto a jacket

$80

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

30th Apr 2026

I need three patches sewn onto a jacket for work, before 5pm tomorrow. I have the patches and jacket

Embroidery

$20

Palmerston ACT, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Need someone to embroider a name and below that their university on the left chest of a medical scrub.

Patches Sewn

$50

Hackett ACT 2602, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Rebooking task between Madelaine and Faiqa

Extremely helpful for a a tricky task at last minute. Her work is always fantastic and she communicates well.

Skirt zipper repair

$15

Amaroo ACT, Australia

30th Mar 2026

My skirt zipper is broken. I got the new zipper. I jist need someone who can replace it.

Sew a dressing gown

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

21st Mar 2026

I am looking for someone to sew a dressing gown for my mother. I have the pattern.

Very happy with the dressing gown

Sewing t-shirts

$45

Page ACT 2614, Australia

20th Feb 2026

I can help with hemming, unstitching, cropping, taking in, etc

Always helpful! Thank you

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.

Back pack zipper replacement

$40

Dickson ACT, Australia

13th Feb 2026

Backpack replacement zip, approx 60cm

Waistcoat sewing

$200

Lyons ACT, Australia

13th Feb 2026

I have all materials and pattern Pattern d without collar Which is same as pattern E but single breasted

Seamstress services

$200

Lyons ACT, Australia

13th Feb 2026

Hi Looking to get a waistcoat made from the pattern and material I have

Patches sewing onto backpack

$50

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

6th Feb 2026

I have two backpacks, both requiring 10 patches sewing onto each.

Sew elastic on chair bags

$200

Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

I need someone to sew some elastic on 57 chair bags as they keep slipping off the chairs. Happy to pay for supplies

Help with sewing a sash and skirt out of chiffon

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

24th Jan 2026

I need someone who can assist with making a sash and skirt out of chiffon and attach to a leotard (already made). I have the materials just running out of time.

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.