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Recent Seamstress reviews in Melbourne

Super quick, very efficient and communication was great. Thank you!! 10/10

Table cloth sewn

$30

Great job, thank you

Tailor Seamstress Alterations - Strap alteration

$25

Jennifer was professional, kind and did a fantastic job! The masks are even better than I hoped for! Will definitely use her service again.

Sew masks & hem two pairs of trousers

$85

Julia went above and beyond with hemming my dresses for me prior to Christmas. Julia was efficient, timely and an excellent communicator. I highly recommend seeing services from Julia 😀

Sewing - Shortening some sleeve hems on 13 dresses

$70

Brilliant. Delivered on time and totally lovely to liaise with.

A need name labels sewn onto about 50 items of clothing.

$200

Very friendly, responsive and got the embroidery done brilliantly.

Embroider a small logo onto 10 polo/tee tops. budget FLEXIBLE

$120

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Melbourne

$50 - $152

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$152

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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 Melbourne

Help sewing 2 x 50cm square cushion covers and 2 x tea towels

$250

Thornbury VIC, Australia

18th Dec 2025

I have some beautiful linen fabric I bought to make 50cm square cushion covers and tea towels for Christmas but my sewing machine has broken! Looking for someone with a sewing machine and sewing experience to help finish the job. I will supply: The fabric Zippers Thread 1 x completed cushion cover and 1 x tea towel to use as your pattern I will get the pillow inserts on my end.

2 sewing machines serviced.

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

18th Dec 2025

We have 2 sewing machines that need servicing as they are not sewing properly. 1) Janome Sewist 525S 2) Bernadette 740e

Industrial sewing machine-PIECE WORK-Sameday pay-Quality sewers pls

$25

Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

17th Dec 2025

Sew on an industrial machine? JUKI and similar? If you have pics / site/ examples we do test of cushion sewing. ottoman slipcovers, chair slipcovers, cushions w/ zippers. Quality stitchers we do a test then piece work / or hourly. I prefer to call it hourly. ALL is negotiable. The rate here is a placeholder. we can discuss more Airtasker bookings after i see trial samples of your sewing. IMMEDIATE SAME DAY PAY IF YOURE A QUICK QUALITY STITCHER Pics / website / portfolio on your page required to move forward. Thank you. CC

Sewing mattress cover for campervan

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th Dec 2025

I need a sewer to make mattress covers for my campervan - 4 in total, 2 thin ones and 2 slightly larger. Sketch plan is attached and the measures are the following: - 1 cover 185cm long and 59cm wide; - 1 cover 185cm long and 55cm wide; - 2 covers 185cm long and 15cm wide. All should fit the depth of a foam mattress 10cm thick from Clarks. If you have the appropriate fabric in a colour that I like id be happy to pay for that, otherwise I can provide that too.

Dressmaker

$60

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

11th Dec 2025

I need someone to sew very simple dress. I already have one so you can copy it. Have the new fabric just need someone to sew it. Its very simple

Fix my jacket (stitch sew alteration)

$70

Collingwood VIC, Australia

10th Dec 2025

There’s a hole perhaps from a cigarette and the end of the sleeves have frayed

Teach me the basics of sewing with your machine

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

8th Dec 2025

I want to learn how to use a sewing machine and do different stitches etc. Complete beginner. I am in Yarraville but happy to drive 20km radius

Sewing Men’s Pants

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2025

6 pairs of track pants need to be shortened. Straight cut. No special cuff required.

Sew cloting labels

$50

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

24th Nov 2025

sew clothing lables on various cloting items using sewing machine

Sew small seam in couch

$75

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

23rd Nov 2025

One of the seams in my couch has come undone and needs to be re-stitched. It’s a small break (just under 2 inches) and should be a relatively easy fix, but I’d prefer to get it done properly than experiment myself.

Fixing sewing machine!

$30

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

hello! i believe there is a problem with the lower bobbin on my sewing machine. the brand is stirling. i havent tried ro use it for about 6 months but the last time i did the bottom thread was not sewn through at all. im a total beginner so anyone with knowledge would b cherished! thank you

Sew dress hem and take in waist

$25

Fitzroy North, Victoria

21st Nov 2025

Bought a new cotton fabric dress that needs to be taken up about 5cm and taken in at the upper waist around 5cm or consider alternative ideas e.g. add elastic to back or see in two skinny tie sides that sit at the back

Seamstress.very basic. Shift dress needs taken in and shortened.

$20

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

21st Nov 2025

I have a shift dress that needs altered.. its just way too baggy and a little long. Shouldnt take long to do!

Sewing - 2 bed cushions sewed and a zip. 189cm x 67cm , 189cm x 50cm.

$150

Brunswick VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Sewing Task - I need two custom cushions made for campervan bed, I have cut down an old foam mattress and plan on putting the foam into two new custom cushions. The lengths are : 189cm x 67cm and 189cm x 50cm, attached with a zip. I will provide the fabric and zips, but I do not have a sewing machine. Thanks,

Perfect work. Would recommend Chika to everyone.

Sewing a dress ladies

$50

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

13th Nov 2025

A ladies from check dress to be sewn

Sewing Consultant for Custom Product Alterations

$250

South Yarra VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Seeking an experienced sewing expert for a 1-hour in-person consultation at your workshop or studio. I’d like to review several products and explore modification and customisation options, understand techniques, processes, and limitations, and see the equipment you use. Ideally, you also have capacity for small batch alterations or local contacts who can assist.

Fantastic will work with again. Very knowledgeable and gave thorough advice.

Sew my couch repairs

$40

Brunswick VIC, Australia

27th Aug 2025

I have a slit in my couch that needs stitching back together

Great. Punctual. Did an amazing job fixing my couch!

Sewing pillows

$80

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

26th Aug 2025

Hi I have some material I bought that I want made into cushions - can drop material to you. Maybe 2-3 regular cushions.

Amazing work. Highly recommend

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

Great communication & an amazing job at adding pockets into my pants! Very happy with the outcome

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.