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Recent Sewing reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Pleasure dealing with Jenifer! Would highly recommend for any alterations and work you need done.

Sew button on pants. Cheltenham Victoria

$50

Zeena alterations was great Made my little doggo’s jumper fit snug I will be back Thanks

Tailor/ sew my dogs jumper

$60

Fantastic service great communicator very quick high level quality of work highly recommend +

Sewing a blanket

$50

Very happy with Dee’s work. Particularly that she managed to complete the task ahead of when she had initially expected to finish. I’d have no hesitation to recommend her sewing skills to anyone requiring this sort of work done. Thank you once again Dee! Cheers, Michael

8-10 cloth patches sewn onto a denim jacket

$40

Perfect. Thanks Srey

Repair jeans - sewing

$50

A very professional job, more than pleased

I need patches sewn on my 4mm leather biker vest

$50

What's the average cost of a sewing alteration service in Inner South Melbourne

$50 - $160

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$50

median

$82

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$160

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Average reviews for Sewing Services in Inner South Melbourne

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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 Inner South Melbourne

Sew 2 cushion covers, all materials provided

$35

Brighton East, Victoria

7th Jun 2025

Sew 2 cushion covers, material, zip and foam provided. 54cm x 55cm and 54cm x 63cm

Sewing dog outfits

$75

Hughesdale VIC, Australia

25th May 2025

I’m looking to sew a few dog outfits in different sizes. I have already done mockups and will supply patterns, fabrics and other parts (zips, thread, trims). You will need your own machine. Please quote for completing 3 different outfits (using 3 different patterns) as a trial. It will be for a small/medium dog at this stage). If it works out this may lead to ongoing opportunities. As I’m looking for ongoing support, I’m looking for someone local to the Melbourne area who is happy to meet to exchange items and potentially help with fitting down the track.

Sewing hem in curtains

$150

Brighton VIC, Australia

24th May 2025

I have curtains for 3 rooms that need to be sewn o the left and the right they are pre made but in the lenght where rhey the been cut off the roll they need to be sewn with hem in 2,7 m drop x10 sided in total should stand more than an hour or two.

Need old logo & size labels removed & new labels sewn on

$20

Hampton East, Victoria

18th May 2025

I need old logo and size labels removed from straw hats and new logo labels and size labels sewn on with sewing machine. I have changed my logo and need to update stock. Sewing Machines needs to be able to sew into straw hat material. 50 x hats total. Might be more to do another time in future. All Labels supplied. Need completed by end of next week. Can drop off around bayside area or up to CBD.

Shruti did a great job with my task! Communication was great and she completed the task quickly. Very happy with the results and will definitely use her services again.

Sew some custom tees for me

$200

Brighton VIC, Australia

9th May 2025

Looking for someone with a high skill level that can sew tailored t-shirts and jersey pants with some jersey that I have.

Sewing machine repair to my 40 year old much treasured Elna Lotus.

$150

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

3rd May 2025

It has worked perfectly all these years but after changing the settings in order to do a buttonhole, it now does not sew at all. The motor seems fine.

Sewing machine service

$50

Hampton VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2025

Tension has gone on sewing machine

Sewing machine service

$100

Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia

26th Apr 2025

Old Husqvarna Sewing Machine needs a service - problem with maintaining correct tension

Silk Shirt (This is more of a sewing task for boy shirt)

$70

Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

need a black/navy blue Silk Shirt for 10 y.o. boy 150cm tall, i cannot find where to purchase in Melboune, hopefully you able to make one yourself for me. Thanks

Sewing machine repair

$100

Caulfield South VIC, Australia

12th Apr 2025

Bobbin not picking up thread. Bernette b77

Sew carpet offcuts into mats

$5

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2025

I have carpet off cuts which I want to have sewn into mats

Fix brother sewing machine

$150

Glen Iris, Victoria

5th Apr 2025

Brother sewing machine innovis 400 bobbin tangling every time we try to stitch creating knot underneath the fabric.

Box cushions sewn

$150

Caulfield East VIC 3145, Australia

18th Mar 2025

I need some box cushions covers sewn for 6 cushions for a bench seat I am making. I can source the fabric. Cushion dimensions All are 100mm thick 121cm x 72cm 84cm x 72cm 156cm x 84cm 156 x 33cm 72 x 33cm 84 x 33cm

Sewing 24 x long lycra tubes

$100

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

17th Mar 2025

Sewing 24 x pre-cut 3.5m x 75cm tan/nude lycra fabric pieces into 3.5m x 37cm tubes (approx), 1 stitch required only per piece, no hemming required on ends, overlock preferred, extra stitching to secure ends to stop splitting.

Very helpful and punctual. Great workmanship and attention to detail

Sewing from a pattern

$30

Malvern East VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2025

I have made up a few rough patterns and designs for midi skit sets, mini dresses and long dresses. I am looking to see if anyone would be interested in seeing them at a professional level including adding a tag. I would provide all materials and instructions. Looking for around $30 per garment and would have about 15 to make but open to negotiation

Cut and sew (hem) curtains

$50

Malvern East VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2025

I need curtains cut and re-hemmed (to the windowsill). Ideally would be done within a couple of hours between 7am and 12:00pm. I have no sewing machine or tools.

Service singer sewing machine at home in the Glen Iris area

$150

Malvern VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2025

Cotton is looping when sewing

Fix two sewing machines

$65

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

25th Feb 2025

I have two sewing maching, both Janomes that are not sewing properly, something seems jammed up one one of them and the other the bobbin threads on the underside of the fabric keep knotting up..

Sewing a bag that I have designed

$200

Carnegie VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

I have designed a bag that I am wanting to be made, but I don't have the skills to sew it. I am looking for someone to help me create a mock-up of the bag so I can test it, I will probably have some iterations that we will make to the design. I have made the pattern out of paper but am needing someone skilled to take it to the next stage.

Sewing. Fix holes in three pairs of suit pants and take up 5 pairs

$150

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

I have three pairs of suit pants with holes in the crotch that I am hoping to get patched if this is possible. Understood they will not look perfect but it’s well hidden. I am hoping to stretch the life of the suits. I also have about five pairs of pants that I need taken up as they’re a bit long. I can come to your location if you’re nearby. Thank you

Thank you. Much appreciated