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Recent Seamstress reviews in East Melbourne

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SEWING - need jacket re-lined with new material

$75

Amanda did an amazing job sewing some tops and dresses for me. Amanda's communication was excellent, as was the quality and finish of her work. Would definitely work with Amanda again!

Sewing - make top and shift dress from pattern

$250

Thanks Raven. Great job on both items. Very prompt and cost effective.

Clothing Repairs X 2 / Seamstress

$40

Jennifer did an amazing job sewing my flares. She cut a pattern from a pair I had and had them done in four days! So lovely to deal with and looking forward to get more things made!

Sew some flares

$20

Exactly what I needed! Thank you Dee

Clothing alteration sewing

$100

Srey did a fantastic job of fixing my dog’s bed. It looks good as new! Highly recommend Srey for any sewing tasks, she was very efficient and reasonably priced. Thank you Srey!

Sewer required to fix the zip on dog bed

$50

What's the average cost of a seamstress in East Melbourne

$38 - $120

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$38

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$70

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$120

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Average reviews for Seamstress Services in East Melbourne

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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 East Melbourne

Dressmaker traditional Chinese tea ceremony dress

$250

Kew VIC, Australia

22nd Jul 2025

Looking for a dress maker to make a basic Chinese Tea Ceremony Dress fit to my size. I have all the materials already just need someone to make it.

Sew a fabric cover for ottoman

$100

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

18th Jul 2025

Hello! We have an ottoman that Im looking to get a fabric cover sewn for. Just something that drapes over it. Likely in linen. I will get the fabric separately and provide it. The ottoman is about 1m in diameter and about 0.3m high.

Quick Sewing Help Needed: Small Kitchen Curtains (Due by Monday

$300

Kew VIC, Australia

16th Jul 2025

Looking for a skilled sewer to help create a small set of kitchen curtains, inspired by traditional Sicilian-style café curtains. Our kitchen is tiny, so it’s a small and simple job — just two short panels needed. We’ll provide the fabric, and ideally you’ll be able to turn this around quickly — we’re hoping to have it completed by Monday Let me know if you’re available and we can chat through the details!

Zipper repair x 2 for my jackets

$50

Balwyn VIC, Australia

4th Jul 2025

i have 2 x Fleece jackets ( navy blue ) that i need the zips replaced on the length of each zip is 70 cm i can drop off and pick up

Sew couch fabric back together

$75

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2025

My couch was recently repaired, and the fabric backing was opened up, so I need this hand stitched back together - see photos.

Lill was a great help, and did an excellent job repairing the stitching on my couch.

Sewing machine repair

$75

Kew VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2025

Never had a problem with my 15yo Janome until this week - have cleaned thoroughly & adjusted tension to no avail. Not sewing.

Basic sewing services - pants length adjustment

$20

Deepdene VIC, Australia

28th May 2025

Looking for a local sewer who can assist with very basic adjustments, mainly to jeans and pants length.

Embroider baby blanket with name and date

$50

Kew VIC, Australia

5th Apr 2025

Embroider a name and date onto a multi coloured baby blanket - embroidery thread and small patch will be provided.

Sew quilt duvet cover and pillow cases

$80

Camberwell VIC, Australia

28th Mar 2025

I have wide width linen fabric which I would like sewn into a queen size doona cover (with button closure) and two matching pillow cases Fabric can be picked up from Camberwell or collingwood and returned upon completion.

Sewing seams into these throws to fit couch as a cover

$50

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

4th Mar 2025

I would like these throw rugs to be stitched so that they fit the couch

Really happy with the couch covers Parisa custom made! The stitching is great, and they fit really well. Parisa is easy to work with and finished everything on time. Highly recommend!

Fix sewing machine

$30

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2025

sewing machine won’t sew as it projects the error code E1 on screen. brother sewing machine, model FS101

Bath robe embroidery

$5

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

16th Jan 2025

Small custom logo/shape embroidered on terricloth bathrobes. In total, there will be 4 small logos required, approx 4cm each. Bathrobe location Doncaster East, pickup and drop off would be preffered.

Sew slip over car cover

$150

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

13th Jan 2025

i have 2 car covers i need sewn together. it’s a simple slip over design . i have the original sample and have the fabric for the new. you will need to supply the elastic to the hem and slip over

Sewing swimwear

$5

Doncaster VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2024

please refer to the previous message

Sewing machine service

$80

Ashburton VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

Singer591D300G sewing machine service

I need my sewing machine fixed

$100

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

1st Dec 2024

The stitches all gather as a tight knot at the bottom of the fabric as I sew

I need help with sewing a sofa cover

$100

Doncaster VIC, Australia

5th Nov 2024

I have an Ikea single sofa bed. I would like to change the colour of the cover. I have the fabric already but need help with sewing it on top of the existing cover, or taking the cover off and then sewing this new fabric on. I do not know what is best as I do not know how to sew.

Simple sewing of 6 cushion covers and resizing of 2 sheets +2 blankets

$125

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

25th Oct 2024

Simple sewing of six cotton cushion covers, and resizing of two blankets and two flat bamboo sheets from queen size to king/single. One blanket will need a blanket stitch.

Wonderful work and a wonderful person to deal with.

Sew hand-rolled silk twill scarf hems

$15

Blackburn VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Looking for an experienced seamstress to help hand-roll stitch silk twill scarves with silk thread (provided) for a small business. Around 12 diamond-shaped scarves, approximately 90 cm by 45 cm. See here for technique needed: https://youtu.be/vKD1mQOuQfY?si=9z0H8HT6Ws5zGB0V If leaving offers, please provide a photo of your work on silk and a quote per scarf.

Zipper replacement - trousers

$30

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2024

Need whole zip on trousers replaced if possible.