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Recent Seamstress reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

Elena is a wonderfully friendly person and very professional. She finished our job with high quality and sooner than was asked of

Uniform name label sewing service

$100

Amazing work! Prompt service, even picked up and dropped back at my residence. Five Stars

Sew 12 Badges onto Scouts uniform

$50

The best! Thanks Pia!

Sewing blackout

$100

Amazing ! Pia was so helpful and reliable and did a great job

Sewing: Taking in dresses

$100

Sally-Anne is a true professional. She absolutely went above and beyond re service, pick up and delivery and did a beautiful job with my curtains. I could not recommend Sally-Anne highly enough! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Seamstress for Curtains - DEE WHY

$150

Very kind. Will use her again!

Sew elastics into cloth nappies

$75

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Sydney Northern Beaches

$64 - $189

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$64

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$100

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$189

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Average reviews for Seamstress Services in Sydney Northern Beaches

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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 Sydney Northern Beaches

Embroidery - To make a sign

$200

Allambie Heights NSW 2100, Australia

29th Oct 2026

Hi! Looking for an embroiderer to make a custom embroidered sign for my wedding on 28 Nov. Wording is welcome to the wedding of Xavier and Reina on linen or similar, in a relaxed, colourful style. Needs to be done by Fri 20 Nov, pickup on the Northern Beaches or postage is fine. Please share pics of your past work and your price. Thanks!

Sewing darts in trousers

$50

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

29th Oct 2026

I have two small sewing jobs - sew two darts in a pair of pants: bought on Depop and they’re too wide around the waist - I’ve pinned the waist in, just need someone with a sewing machine to sew them. Lightweight synthetic fabric. - cut and hem a linen throw blanket. My dog chewed a hole in a QS blanket- I’d like you to cut a straight line to make it smaller, and hem the cut. Fabric is a heavy linen, dark grey colour (link below - it’s not as heavy as denim but heavier than regular sheets). https://bedthreads.com.au/products/charcoal-heavy-linen-bed-cover

Sew car window bag

$190

Brookvale NSW 2100, Australia

21st Oct 2026

We would like to find someone to help us sew a custom bag. We can provide a sample. We are a small campervan company Vanted in Brookvale.

Seamstress - to Hem pants and copy a dress

$120

Manly Vale NSW, Australia

18th Oct 2026

Looking for an experienced seamstress, machinist to hem 3 x jeans 2 x pants And discuss options and price to later copy a simple sleeveless tunic dress in different fabric

Fix unraveling embroidery on a jumper

$40

Palm Beach NSW 2108, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Can someone please fix this from unraveling

Embroidery machine repair

$100

Brookvale NSW 2100, Australia

2nd Oct 2026

We have an embroidery machine and one of the heads is broken and the mechanism on the head is not driving the needle down. There is one very loose part that broke off. We’re unsure on how to fix this problem and issue.

Copy of bedhead pattern sewn

$100

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

15th Sep 2026

I want copy of wavy bedhead cover - fabric and piping fabric provided - just sewing needed

Seamstress Needed to Make 2 Custom Bench Cushion Covers

$180

Collaroy NSW 2097, Australia

24th Aug 2026

I’m looking for an experienced seamstress/upholsterer to make two removable cushion covers for a bench. I already have the foam cushions and I will provide the fabric and zippers, so I’m looking for someone for the sewing/labour only. The cushion measurements are: • 260.5 cm x 56 cm x 6 cm high • 220.5 cm x 55 cm x 6 cm high I’d like the covers to fit neatly around the foam and have zippers so they can be easily removed for washing/cleaning.

Sewing of 8 pieces of fabric, each measuring 6 m × 1.5 m

$10

Forestville NSW 2087, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Sewing of 8 pieces of fabric, each measuring 6 m × 1.5 m. Only sew the edges that are unfinished (raw edges). This is a simple sewing job consisting only of straight stitching. There are no patterns, curves, or complex shapes to sew around. The raw edges of the fabric simply need to be hemmed to give the fabric a clean, neat, and presentable finish.

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Sewing project - shirt to pillow

$50

Queenscliff NSW 2096, Australia

1st Aug 2026

I have an old tshirt that I wand to upcycle into a pillow. I don’t know how to sew so would need someone to help do the project, interested to hear ideas. The shirt has sentimental value, so need someone who will take care with it

Looking for a person to sew a hem one a fabric near Frenchs forest .

$20

Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia

26th Jul 2026

Hello I would be happy to meet an experienced person to simply sew hems on fabric prints of my paintings (228g). Thank you

Sewing a outdoor sofa cushion covers

$500

Newport NSW 2106, Australia

25th Jul 2026

Sewing of outdoor sofa cushion covers.

Zipper repair on backpack

$50

Manly NSW, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Repair or replace zips on backpack

Alterations & seamstress

$250

Dee Why NSW 2099, Australia

7th Jun 2026

Multiple alterations work for husband & wife. Including various hems, waist taken in & other alterations. Looking for someone permanent & local. Pricing is negotiable

Excellent to deal with 5 stars

Fix my sewing machine

$100

Forestville NSW 2087, Australia

9th May 2026

I have two Janome sewing machines - both apparently need a service

Zipper repair

$100

Dee Why NSW, Australia

4th May 2026

We need zippers replaced on a bunch of seat cushions

Sew 2 pairs of curtins together

$50

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

20th Apr 2026

I would like someone to sew to pairs of curtins together

Great to communicate with and 100% on quality of work

I need a bit of sewing done. Hemming and repairing.

$60

Mona Vale NSW, Australia

10th Apr 2026

I have a few pieces of clothing to be altered. One pair of pants needs the hem straightened. I also need the elastic repaired in two articles. I’ve lost weight. Also an off the shoulder dress I would like adjusted around the shoulder part. These are all simple jobs and I do sew, I just don’t have the time.

Looking for a Skilled Sewist for Bespoke Wedding Styling Pieces

$50

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

28th Mar 2026

I run a Sydney-based wedding floral and event design studio and I’m looking to connect with a talented sewist who can assist with creating custom styling pieces on an ad-hoc basis. The work would include items such as: – Fabric backdrops and draping – Table linens (including specialty pieces like champagne towers) – Custom runners, napkins, and soft styling elements – Occasional bespoke pieces for specific event concepts This is not a one-off job — I’m ideally looking to build an ongoing relationship with someone reliable and detail-oriented who takes pride in high-quality finishes. What I’m looking for: – Strong sewing skills with experience in working with a range of fabrics – Attention to detail and neat, professional finishes – Ability to follow a brief and collaborate on custom ideas – Based in Sydney (or able to easily coordinate locally) If this sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you. Please share examples of your work and a bit about your experience. We work on high-end, design-led weddings so quality and finish are really important. Budget: $150–$400 per task (depending on scope)

Excited to work with Faith on future projects

Sewing job !!- Triangular wedge pillow cover to be made

$70

Dee Why NSW 2099, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Cover to be made in black for a 150cmx50cmx20cm wedge pillow headboard , I can drop it off and supply the material