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Recent Sewing reviews in Brisbane

Thanks Sue. Done quickly and professionally. Would definitely recommend

Curtain Sewing

$100

Lovely work on sewing the napkins, thank you!

Sewing 🧵 machinist - 10 Table Napkins

$80

Awesome to work with highly recommend

Seamstress wanted - sew 2 Ladies shirts - replicate from existing

$150

Very quick ! Followed instructions Great communication Patient and highly recommend Thanks Sumra !

Knit or sewer

$80

Polite, friendly and professional - thanks! Definitely will come back to John in the future!

Pick up and drop off sewing machine

$50

On time, easy to deal with and a professional quality job

Sewing - Zipper into a woollen sweater

$80

What's the average cost of a sewing alteration service in Brisbane

$50 - $150

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$50

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$80

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$150

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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 in Brisbane

Looking a sewing tutor

$50

Brisbane QLD, Australia

14th Apr 2026

Looking to learn to sew as beginner. I have a sewing machine but have never used it.

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.

Teach me how to sew

$100

Windsor QLD, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Teach me how to see with sewing machine.

Seamstress / Sewer for Custom Label Setup

$20

Brisbane QLD, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Hi! I’m looking for someone to help set up custom labels and markings for our short-stay apartments We need help finding the best options: 1. Custom Sewn Labels -With our brand logo -Suitable for towels and linen -Ideally durable and suitable for frequent washing 2. Custom Stamps / Codes -Ability to customise codes (e.g. 3301 #Q or SP1503 #1) -Used for identifying which apartment the linen belongs to Please let me know your quotes and how long you can do the work for multiple linens and towels.

Industrial sewing machine mechanic

$100

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Looking for experienced industrial sewing machine mechanic to service Juki sewing machine

Sew and overlock a small towel with elastic to a design. Make 10.

$150

Brisbane QLD, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Hi there I am seeking the creation of a small hand towel with elastic sewn onto it. I have the fabric, elastic and the pattern. Overlocking is needed.

Jean was great to work with! Working together again

Make a bag strap into a waist bag strap by sewing a buckle on it

$20

Fortitude Valley QLD, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Make the pictured bag strap into a waist bag strap with high quality buckle. I can pay for the buckle if you recommend one. The bag strap is arriving online at the start of next week.

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.

Easy sewing job... 18 x scarf edges run through over locker or hemmed.

$50

Kangaroo Point QLD, Australia

6th Feb 2026

I have 18 x scarves that need the long edges overlocked. Straight lines and fairly simple.

Lovely to work with, super efficient. Thankyou very much!

Sew up a sample - pattern and fabric provided

$80

Brisbane QLD, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Sewing up a sample from a printed a1 pattern - fabric provided - dress is moderately complex in lace fabric

Sewing: Take up two pairs of trousers (too long)

$50

East Brisbane QLD, Australia

5th Jan 2026

measure (on me) and take up two pairs of trousers to suitable length. one simple linen fabric and one with inner lining. Can pick up/drop off.

Prompt communication. Great finish on the work. Very happy

My sewing machine isn’t working

$100

Ascot QLD, Australia

29th Dec 2025

When I push down on the pedal the sewing machine beeps and the needle doesn’t move. But it’s a new pedal so it’s not the pedal that is the problem. Sometimes the lights also flash on the machine

Sewing Holes & Hem

$50

Ascot QLD 4007, Australia

26th Dec 2025

3x clothing items to be fixed. Grey/beige skirt - it is two medium sized rip holes. I know seeing these closed won’t be perfect which is okay. Black top - the hem on the front and back of the top has fallen down. Cream skirt - there is a tiny hole on the middle seam of the bum. Would anyone be willing to fix these for ~$50?

Towelling beach cover up!! sewing

$220

Bulimba QLD, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Fabric, trims and sample and pattern avail to copy from. Straight sewing basic design

Remove and resew size labels onto garments

$140

Seven Hills QLD, Australia

17th Dec 2025

We have around 100 X children’s dresses that have the incorrect size label sew in. We need these removed, and then the new size labels sewn onto the side of the logo sew in.

Take in some swimmers- sewing

$50

Newmarket QLD, Australia

17th Dec 2025

I have a swimmer skirt that is too big and needs to be taken in

Thanks heaps for the alterations

Show me how to fix my sewing machine

$75

East Brisbane QLD, Australia

6th Dec 2025

I bought a simple Singer sewing machine on Marketplace, but the thread keeps getting tangled in the bobbin. I’d love for someone to just come and show me the basics/anatomy of the sewing machine and teach me to fix the issue.

Cushion Covers Upholstery Sewing

$200

Nerang, Queensland

29th Nov 2025

Looking for a sewing person / upholsterer to sew 3 cushion covers for outdoor sofa, have the fabric and template so should be relatively easy ish ... don't have the zips yet but everything else I can drop off. Measurements of covers are: 1 x 1430mm (zipper) x 660mm x 150mm wall 2 x 600mm (zipper) x 600mm x 150mm wall

I can sew, alter and hem :)

$10

Spring Hill QLD, Australia

16th Nov 2025

I’d love to use my sewing skills to help you when needed.