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Excellent work and professional.

Cut and sew silk Bedspread

$350

Completed task efficiently and with great communication!

Sewing flag patches onto a backpack

$40

Kathy was really friendly and efficient in completing this task quickly. Highly recommend!

Sew 12 campervan curtains - all materials provided

$220

Excellent quality work. Highly recommend!

Sewing Machinist. Industrial furniture Vinyl chair covers $80 each

$80

Lynette did a amazing job on my curtains. Not only was she professional and friendly but she was also very prompt. I highly recommend Lynette for any sewing needs! Thanks again Lynette!

Sew / hem 2 sets of custom curtains

$150

Very easy to deal with and good at what she does.

Industrial Machinist for Sewing Tarpaulin

$30

What's the average cost of a sewing alteration service

$50 - $154

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$50

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$100

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$154

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Airtasker helps you find rated and reviewed sewing experts in minutes. This way, you get to compare quotes and find the right sewing expert in one efficient platform. Let us help you find an experienced sewer who’ll help you achieve your dream dress without costing you a fortune. As a result, you get a unique and lovely-looking garment within your budget.

Get any sewing service done through our platform, from dressmaking to clothing repair and alteration. Airtasker is a one-stop-shop for anything you need done; Taskers can even handle the dry-cleaning and ironing for you!

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Top Sewing related questions

Taskers can sew any item for you, be it clothing, accessories, or upholstery. Sewing experts can make, repair, or alter fabric pieces, such as shirts, dresses, curtains, and seat covers. They can also add embellishments like embroidery onto clothes and other fabrics.

Taskers can help you with one-off sewing tasks or long-term sewing work. So whether you simply need a button sewn onto a blouse or a couple of mittens made for your business, Taskers can help! As long as a Tasker is available, you can get small or big tasks done.

You can either supply the sewing materials or have a sewing expert provide everything for the service. Tell us about your task, and we’ll connect you with sewers who’ll help ensure you get the perfect fabric or right colour of thread for your sewing task.  

Sewing services may take anywhere from an hour to a couple of days. Lead times depend on Tasker availability and skill, as well as the nature of the task. For example, mending a rip may take a few minutes, while making a wedding dress may take up to 9 months. But if you have an urgent sewing request, no worries! Just tell us what you need, and available Taskers can start reaching out to you.  

Yes. Dressmakers and seamstresses have overlapping skills, but they differ in certain skill sets. In general, dressmakers specialise in making dresses. What’s more, dressmakers tend to have a wider range of skills, from designing a dress to putting fabrics together. Meanwhile, seamstresses or seamsters are considered a “jack of all trades” in sewing. Their main task is to sew garments together. 

Yes, we can help you find same-day sewing services. If you’re in a rush, simply tell us how soon you need the sewing service. We’ll then connect you with available sewing services near you. Nearby sewing services can come over as soon as possible and even sew your garment on-site. But if you’re busy running errands, your Tasker can instead pick up your item and bring it back to you once it’s repaired or altered.

What do sewing services include?

Sewing services include dressmaking, tailoring, and clothing alteration and repair. Our platform connects you with sewing experts for various items, such as prom dresses, trousers, jackets, and streetwear. Whether you need a jumpsuit made from scratch or a dress was taken up, you’ll find Taskers who can help. Here’s a list of sewing tasks you can get done through our platform. 

Custom sewing 

Hire a sewist who can create clothes for you based on a sketch, existing garment, or Pinterest inspiration. Bespoke dressmaking or tailoring lets you achieve the perfect fit and style. And you’re sure to have a one-of-a-kind garment you’ll love to wear for the years to come. Sewing experts can sew custom garments, including prom dresses, costumes, wedding dresses, and polo shirts. 

If you run a small business, put up a task and find an experienced sewer who can produce your products, be it womenswear or small mittens. When your pieces are ready, a fashion photographer can take amazing photos of your clothes – ready for posting on Instagram!   

Clothing repair 

Sewists offer clothing repair services. They can fix a broken zip or sew on a button. No task is too small! Clothing repair also includes mending holes and stitching up linings. Discovered a rip on your dress, and your party is a few hours away? Put up a task and find nearby sewing services in minutes. 

Once you’ve accepted an offer, your Tasker can come by and deal with your clothing emergency. If you’re in no rush, go ahead and have a sewer fix up or restyle an old garment you love. You could even hire a Tasker to dry-clean a dusty coat or iron your clothes. 

Clothing alteration 

Sewers can alter clothes in many ways, such as adjusting the length of trousers or tightening a skirt around the waist. Sewing experts can also add features to a garment, whether it’s adding nifty pockets to a dress or sewing patches onto sleeves. 

Clothing alteration is a great way to customise or update a garment to a wearer’s preference. Find sewing alteration services near you today by putting up a task and telling us what you need to be done.  

Upholstery and drapery sewing

Aside from clothing, sewing experts can work on upholstery, linens, and other items. Upholstery sewing includes sewing couch cushions and repairing zips on seat covers. You can also find local sewing machinists who sew pillow covers or curtains. Whatever you need, we’ll connect you with Taskers equipped to do the job.  

Sewing lessons 

Learn how to mend a garment yourself or get started on your dream clothing business. You can avail affordable and quality sewing lessons through our platform. We’ll help you find sewing experts happy to teach you sewing skills

Whether you’d like to start a new hobby or become an independent sewing machinist, sewing lessons can help you achieve your goals. Simply put up a task, set your budget, and get offers from local sewing lessons near you. 

Recent Sewing tasks

Sew canvas on sling chair frame

$80

Sunshine West VIC 3020, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Person needs an industrial sewing machine to work around wooden chair frame

Sew Velcro Border onto Blackout Fabric (2 Panels) – Example Provided

$50

Tarneit VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Hi there, I’m looking for someone with a sewing machine to make up 2 blackout window covers. I’ve attached a photo of an existing one I already have — I’d like the same style made for my lounge windows. Basically just copying the one in the photo. Details: - 2 x panels - Each approx. 815mm (W) x 1115mm (H) - Blackout fabric with Velcro sewn around all edges What I need: - Cut fabric to size - Sew Velcro (loop side) neatly around all edges - Strong, clean stitching Materials: - I can supply fabric + Velcro OR - Happy for you to include materials in your quote Budget: - Simple sewing job — looking for a reasonable price Location: -Tarneit, VIC Notes: - I will install it myself - Doesn’t need to be fancy, just neat and effective - Main goal is to block out light completely Thanks!

Pattern making + sewing

$200

West End QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

i need a pattern made of an existing skirt and then for a new skirt to be sewn with the pattern. west end based

Tutoring with pattern making and sewing

$60

Kelvin Grove QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Advice with sewing and pattern-making as projects arise. Ideally someone with experience in the industry.

Sewing machine service

$150

Parramatta Park QLD 4870, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

The timing on my Singer HD sewing machine is off. It should be a simple fix and I would tackle it if I had the tools to do so. Don't want to ruin the machine.

Sewing pocket holes on jacket

$10

Geelong VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

I have a well loved jacket. There are two holes on each of the front pocket that need to be repaired. The holes are not through and through, but rather on the top layer of the jacket fabric.

Teach me how to sew

$100

Windsor QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Teach me how to see with sewing machine.

Sewing damaged spring hooks on trampoline

$200

Millner NT 0810, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

Need someone to mend (sew) 4 material loops that have been damaged on Vulvy trampoline where the V hooks connect

TEDDY REPAIR / SEWING

$80

Rosanna VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Our sons Jelly Cat teddy needs repairs See photos Happy to deliver for repairs

Very happy with my repairs!

Sew hem on linen fabric 5m x1.4m.

$50

Gaythorne QLD 4051, Australia

22nd Mar 2026

I have some linen fabric and I need a hem sewn around the edge. It’s 5m x 1.5m roughly.

So great, thank you so much!

Sewing fabric

$50

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Swing two pieces of fabric together and edge the outside edges - 2x40cmx250cm

Clear and friendly communication, quick turnaround - completed work as requested

Sewing machine tutorial

$100

Bradbury NSW 2560, Australia

10th Mar 2026

I need someone to come to my place to give me a half hour set up tutorial of a brother sewing machine model number Lx27NT. I've tried several times and just can't wrap my head around the instructions so I think to be physically shown would be of benefit.

Jade was fantastic wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services .very happy with out come

Sewing/hemming fabric pieces

$20

Gregory Hills, New South Wales

2nd Mar 2026

Hi there, I’m looking for an experienced sewer/tailor to hem all 4 sides of a plain linen/cotton/(sometimes silk) cloth measuring 70cm x 180cm, 80x200cm I need a clean, professional double-fold hem on each edge so the finished size remains neat and suitable for event signage. Details: • Fabric: Medium-weight linen • Size before hemming: 70cm x 180cm, 80x200cm (depends may vary but always between this) • All 4 sides need hemming • Open to overlocked + folded hem if appropriate • This is for my small business, so quality finish is important * I would also require 2 eyelet holes inserted (I have these and will provide) Please let me know: • Your quote for one piece • Turnaround time • If you offer bulk pricing (I have ongoing work if your work is professional & quality) As of now, I will be finding someone who I can trust for quality work, So I will be trialling. Pick up/drop off fabric in Gregory Hills OR can pickup/drop off to you!

Tania was extremely professional. Great quality of work & timely.

Sewing teacher for learning to sew

$70

Bulimba QLD, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Location - Bulimba Hi there, I am looking for an experienced and skilled sewing teacher that can teach me sewing and pattern making. I have a sewing machine and would like for the teacher to come to the house on weekly or fortnightly basis. After learning the basics there are couple of projects that I would like help with completing. Location - Bulimba

I was able to organise sewing lessons with ease, Nina is very easy to communicate with. She has recommended how to prepare for the first lesson and has went over a lot of details on how to use my sewing machine during the lesson. I have enjoyed learning from her and recommend her services.

Sewing Table Cloths

$500

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

26th Feb 2026

We are needing 20 x Round Table Cloths sewn / made for a wedding on March 14th. The table cloths will be 3.3m Round. We are currently sourcing the fabric. We are based in Brunswick Melbourne Cut: 1 centre panel (150cm wide) 2 side panels (~90cm each including seam allowance) Join seams approx 75–90cm from centre on each side. Benefits: No seam in the middle Balanced look Seams fall naturally toward table edges Less noticeable in photos Seam Flat felled seam for durability Overlocked seam pressed open for linen or polyester

Nat & Lauren were wonderful to work with. They were fast, professional and friendly. We will certainly be using them again for sewing needs.

Sew scout badges onto shirt

$60

Viewbank VIC 3084, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I need 8 scout badges of various seizes sewn onto a shirt. One badge is semi-attached already and already coming off so will need to be reattached properly. Happy to drop off and pick up around North Melbourne suburbs.

Did great work and communicated through the whole thing

Sewing machine

$60

Newcomb VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2026

Sewing patches on Velcro, I have the color yarn as well.

Amazing detail to work, really good communication.

Sew 5 embroidered patches onto hi-vis work shirts

$25

Gowanbrae VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2026

I need 5 triangular embroidered number patches sewn onto 5 hi-vis short-sleeve work polos (1 patch per shirt). • Patch to be placed on the upper outer sleeve, above the reflective tape • Shirts and patches supplied • Neat, secure stitching required (for workwear use) Need completed by this weekend. Located in Airport West,/Tullamarine Melbourne area — happy to drop off. Please message if you have experience sewing patches or working with workwear.

Annette did an amazing job sewing 5 embroidered patches onto our hi-vis shirts. I dropped them off and she had them all completed within 20 minutes! Her communication was excellent, very responsive and easy to deal with. The quality of her work is fantastic. Highly recommend and will definitely use her again in the future.

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.

Sewing Task

$75

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

29th Jan 2026

I need a zipper replaced on a Leather motorcycle jacket.

Absolute legend, highly recommend! A+++++