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Great job. Thanks Gyorgyi.

Sewing - finish my simple QS quilt.

$100

Excellent job, extremely quick - done while I waited!

Zipper replaced

$40

Amy is professional, friendly and created my sewing project with great communication and skills. I highly recommend working with her, I will be using her services again.

Sewing Services

$200

Amazing to work with, great seamstress and super communicative. Thank you so much!!! ❤️

Seamstress for an exciting new melbourne label

$220

Great communication, task done efficiently, thank you very much

Sewing Pocket Jacket

$25

Jennifer is professional and did a great job 👍

I need a seamstress to take in my dress and make it fitted.

$30

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Melbourne

$45 - $150

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$45

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$90

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$150

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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 Melbourne

I need someone to fix my juki sewing machine

$80

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

My juki sewing machine is jamming up and i dont know why

Seamstress/ Tailor to Stitch and Construct Custom Sweater (Cut & Sew)

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

Request for Quote – Custom Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt I am seeking production of the attached mockup design. Please match panel colours, placements, and graphics. Garment Specs Oversized quarter-zip sweatshirt (drop shoulder) Brushed fleece, ~320–360 GSM Colour-Block Layout (Front) Yoke: Left pastel pink, right pastel yellow (split at centre front) Chest panel: pastel blue (full width) Mid band: pastel mint (full width) Lower band: pastel yellow (full width) Left sleeve: pastel blue (upper) / pastel mint (lower) Right sleeve: pastel mint (upper) / pastel yellow (lower) Body base/seams: match mockup Graphics & Placements “EST. 2024” in pastel mint, centred above zipper on yoke Chest panel text, stacked/centred: • Line 1: COMMUNITY • Line 2: SUPPORT (slightly larger/lower to close gap) • Line 3: SQUAD • Style: white fill with light-blue outline Compass in pastel pink or yellow with N/E/S/W, on right chest panel, Ø ~8 cm Large “SQUAD.” (white with light-blue outline), centred on mint band, ~33 × 9 cm Square badge (~4 × 4 cm) on left chest: “CSS” in yellow/mint Square badge (~4 × 4 cm) on left sleeve (mid-forearm): “CSS” in mint/yellow Left sleeve yellow lower section: white compass with N/E/S/W + yellow trim tape above, repeating “COMMUNITY SUPPORT SQUAD” Right sleeve mint lower section: yellow trim tape above with same repeating text Order & Budget Sample: 2 units Target ≤ AUD $150 each if matching design Quote: 5–10 units, including lead time & shipping to Boronia, VIC (local pick-up preferred) Confirmation Needed: Can you match this layout and graphics? Recommended decoration method (embroidery/appliqué vs print) within budget MOQ, lead times (sample + bulk), and pricing for 1/5/10 units Size range available

Sew pockets onto pants

$40

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

10th Aug 2025

Reaching out to anyone who can sew 2 pockets onto the front (both left and right side) of these cotton pants. No rush for timing, can be done whenever. Happy to drop off & pick up

Upholstery - sew couch cushion

$100

Brunswick VIC, Australia

31st Jul 2025

Need a reupholster to sew a cushion on a leather couch. Can drop couch at a workshop or house if easier to fix it that way. I have a van

Sew String on Cushion (10)on two corners

$75

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

26th Jul 2025

I have 10 cushion for an outdoor set that get blown away easily by the wind. Please help me sew 2 heavy duty strings on 2 corners of each cushion (waterproof kind of fabric nylon) so in total 20 strings. Please byo fabric

Sewing coach for fashion design student

$800

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

20th Jul 2025

19-year old first year Fashion Design student needs some extra sewing coaching. Has own sewing machine (Bernina). Projects include making a t-shirt using knitted stretch fabrics and making one finished garment from two existing garments. Also needs to refine zipper and collar skills. Student is based in North Fitzroy but can come to coaches' workspace. Ideally two hours per week on a Wednesday across July - September. Some flexibility possible. Rate is $50 per hour.

Casual seamstress needed for ongoing projects

$50

South Yarra VIC, Australia

15th Jul 2025

I’m traveling overseas and need 3 samples ( nightie dresses and a sleep set ) taken in before the 28th of July. My seamstress is moving away so looking for someone to work with on casual basis.

Need my domestic sewing machine serviced

$60

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2025

The stitch length does not change and the reverse button does not push in and out on my Husqvarna combination II from 1972.

Hand sew back neck labels to garments

$150

Melba Ward VIC, Australia

8th Jul 2025

We need to have back neck labels hand stitched into approximately 120 garments .

Embroider 35 beanies with names

$90

Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Jul 2025

Hoping to embroider 35 beanies with people’s names for my 30th

Its not sewing correctly its missing stitches

$70

Richmond VIC, Australia

5th Jul 2025

Its a Elna Machine and its skipping stitches, not doing cross stitch and the thread keeps coming out

Repair clothes

$150

Coburg VIC, Australia

5th Jul 2025

I need a few small issues with some clothes fixed. • patch hole in jeans in inner leg • attach inner button of blue/green linen pants • hem velvet dress (bottom and sleeve) • repair torn side seam of dark linen dress • attach new buttons to rainbow dress I don’t have buttons but I’m hoping you sewy types do so please include cost of buttons and all other materials in quote.

Georgia is so reliable and unassuming. I had her fix some clothes for me and she was really efficient, flexible and trustworthy. A really good person. Thanks Georgia!

Sewing Decorative Curtains for Venue – Fabric Supplied

$400

Southbank VIC, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

We’re looking for an experienced curtain maker or seamstress to help us sew custom decorative curtains for our new venue opening inside Crown Melbourne. We only require the sewing work – we will supply the fabric (deep blue, velvet-style look), and we will handle all attachments and installation ourselves. These curtains are purely decorative, meant to stay gathered and elegant, with a quick-release system in case we need to open the glass doors behind them. 🔹 No hardware/rails needed 🔹 Fabric supplied by us 🔹 Sewing only – urgent turnaround required We’ve attached two reference images showing the spaces. Based on those, we estimate the following approximate finished curtain sizes: Main glass wall with seating (Image 1): • Left side: approx. 220–240cm height x 100–120cm width • Centre (2 curtains): each approx. 220–240cm height x 100–120cm width • Right side: approx. 220–240cm height x 100–120cm width Glass wall behind piano (Image 2): • Left corner: approx. 220–240cm height x 100–120cm width • Right corner: approx. 220–240cm height x 100–120cm width ❗Please note: These are only rough estimates to assist with quoting – final measurements can be confirmed on-site or with updated photos. Our soft opening is scheduled for July 9th, so ideally, we would like the curtains completed as soon as possible before then. If this sounds like something you could help with, please get in touch with your availability and an approximate quote.

60 x napkins sewn - fabric provided

$200

Brunswick VIC, Australia

1st Jul 2025

I need 60 x napkins sewn. I will provide the fabric. Material is polyester viscose fabric in a tartan check. Measurements are 40cm x 40cm Location Brunswick Victoria

Amanda did an incredible job and he end result was exactly what we needed.

Need an experienced seamstress to create a large curtain

$75

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

19th Jun 2025

We have a large curtain in one of our stores that we are replacing. It is approximately 38 meters of fabric with 97 eyelets across the 2 curtains. Detailed measurements can be supplied once the job has been accepted. Please quote with your hourly rate for this job

Shruti did a great job of a very large and difficult curtain we got her to make. Very happy with the end result

Embroidery on x 4 bathrobes AND hemming of x 5 curtains

$145

East Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Hello! I’m looking for a keen home sewing person. I’ve been very sick lately & I’ve bought matching cozy fluffy bathrooms for my mum & two sisters as a thank you for helping me out while I am sick/tired etc. I’d like someone who can sew / embroider to be able to sew our family nicknames onto the back of each of the X 4 robes. I think sewing on a braided dark pink ribbon in the shape of each short nickname would be easiest & perfect and look very special & cute… open to ideas. AND Aside from this, I’ve bought x 5 sets of cheap Ikea curtains for my vintage caravan that I need hemmed to caravan window length, so I can lease the van out for some income. I will get the measurements. I’ve got the robes & curtains with me in East Melbourne. If you could pick up / drop off when done that would be amazing as I am not very mobile at the moment.. However, I DO have my old car with me and I could drop off to you at some point when I am not sick - as long as not too far & not in a busy traffic period. I am new to Melbourne & not very confident driving in the hectic traffic…🙈 I’ve made what I hope is a reasonable offer for your time on this - but please make a different offer if you think necessary & I will consider. I don’t have a lot of cash left just at the moment (not working for several months as sick), but I do want to be fair & reasonable about the payment - and it is very important to me that this present is special & beautiful for my family, and also that my beloved old vintage caravan is functional, and so I can lease it for some income while I am not well. I have included approx $25 in this offer for the braid to be sewn on & matching thread for that & the green curtains. I have also included $20 for pick up & drop off to East Melbourne. Thank you.

Isabella is such a fantastic Airtasker! She’s so smart, skilled, honest, diligent and is very professional in her communications. Recommend her very highly to anyone for… basically anything! She’s going places for sure 🙌🙏

Moth hole mending and sewing seams!

$70

Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

30th May 2025

I have four items that need minor mending! 1) A skirt which needs a new fastner sewed into it (I have bought the fastner) 2) A top with a side seam that has unravelled 3) 2x merino wool turtlenecks that each have 3x small moth holes that need repairing.

Kirsten was wonderful! She was very punctual, efficient, friendly! Highly recommend her services!!!

Stitching / sewing an elastic strap onto leather gloves

$30

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

12th Apr 2025

I've got a pair of heated motorcycle gloves off eBay. They are old and the fastening strap has come off (and been lost). I need to replace it with something elastic (to go around the wrist). I might be able to repurpose the strap from these old ski gloves (also pictured)

Great work and excellent quality. Was so glad she could fix the stitching 😃

Linen Sheet Repairs (Sewing Machine Needed)

$35

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

6th Apr 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for someone local who can help me repair two linen sheets using a sewing machine. They need some mending, nothing too complicated if you know about sewing, just a bit of stitching to bring them back to life. If you’re experienced with sewing (especially with linen fabric) and have a machine, I’d love to hear from you! Happy to drop them off or meet somewhere convenient

Leila was wonderful ! Thanks again

Sew x2 couch buttons

$50

Toorak VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2025

Top and bottom buttons need to be sewn in of couch

Was impressed with Alison’s sewing skills and communication. Would definitely book her again should the need arise.