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"Alison was great, she did an amazing job and exactly what I wanted "
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"Easy to work with, came on time, kept me up to date. "
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"Donna was awesome to deal with and done an excellent job repairing my shoes. 👌🏻"
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"Umesh was reliable and did a great a job "
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Recent Sewing reviews in South East Melbourne

Very friendly and professional service, exactly as requested. Would reccomend.
Sew/make custom plaster cast cover
$30

Great communication and tidy work, thanks so much Dee!
Sewing tablecloths
$5

Great service, super quick and helpful A++
Numbers sewn on football jumpers x 2
$60

Did a great job and nice to deal with.
Sew cloth badges on a shirt and a woolen blanket
$50

Awesome work!!
Sewing replacement outdoor chairs
$42

Lovely service and quality sewing. Will definitely be back!
Sewing needed for shorts
$30
What's the average cost of a sewing alteration service in South East Melbourne
$30 - $87
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$30
median
$50
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$87
Average reviews for Sewing Services in South East Melbourne
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5
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Upholstery and drapery sewing
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Recent Sewing tasks in South East Melbourne
Patch Sewing
$150
Mount Waverley VIC, Australia
21st May 2025
We are a merchandise business, and have an order for 100 beanies (50 units of each design) that need woven patches sewn onto the front as decoration. We will provide the beanies and patches to you Mockups attached of what we need. Work must be accurate and high quality. We will have ongoing work for the right person.
SEWING - Taking in new work clothes
$20
Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia
18th May 2025
Hello, I have bought work clothes that need taking in. Someone to come to my house Narre Warren South to pin clothes. I have a sewing machine if want to fix at my house. I work 7-7 weekdays. Ultimately looking for someone that can come to my house and I can pay hrly rate when completed. Today would be great if can.
Cut curtains and sew hems
$40
Wheelers Hill VIC, Australia
22nd Mar 2025
I have two thin curtains 6.25m long and about 2.75m tall already with hems. I need the first curtain cut to 5m x 2.5m and will need two hems. The second curtain will be cut into two curtains; 2.5m x 2.5m and 3.75m x 2.5m and will require three hems.
Stretch sewing
$50
Mount Waverley VIC, Australia
17th Mar 2025
I have 7 pairs of bike shorts that require fixing: 6 legs and 3 waists.
Sew lining in a dress!
$50
Berwick VIC, Australia
22nd Jan 2025
I need full lining to be sewn into a long sleeve maxi dress. I would like the lining to sit at my wrists and to my ankles, preferably in a light cotton fabric to match the ivory coloured dress. The dress already has a short lining from the waist to the knees which would need to be removed. Also, a piece of loop has come loose and would like that to be sewn back onto the dress. I can provide fabric if needed, or you can add it onto the price.
Sew a zipper into a costume
$50
Mount Waverley, Victoria
20th Jan 2025
I've got a fleece costume and need a zipper sewn in, would you also be able to provide a white zipper for it?


Very happy with the work Alison did, especially as it was not the easiest sewing task!
Patches machine sewn on leather vest front and back
$50
Cranbourne West VIC, Australia
13th Jan 2025
Need 5 patches sewn onto vest asap
Pick up industrial sewing machine from 1 place and deliver it
$50
Doveton VIC, Australia
7th Jan 2025
Looking from someone who can pick industrial sewing machine from doveton and deliver it to Mount Waverley. Little knowledge of how to handle industrial sewing machine while picking up and drop off would be great.
Sew in extensions removal
$500
Officer VIC, Australia
2nd Jan 2025
I need sew in extensions taken out of my hair. Hair is also matted in a few areas
Sew up a small section of a leather sofa
$50
Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia
2nd Jan 2025
Need a small section of leather lounge/coach to be sewn up. I have never used such services for upholstery repairs, so please make your offers. Happy to drop this section off for repairs and pick it up, if that is easier.
Sew a waterproof cover for an outside seat cushion
$100
Balla Balla Ward VIC, Australia
13th Dec 2024
I have a single sized foam mattress that I need a waterproof cover sewn for, ideally with a zip or similar on the back side so that it is fully waterproof as it will be kept outside
5 fabric piece, sewn with magnets
$175
Mount Waverley VIC, Australia
11th Dec 2024
Hi this is offer as you suggested $35 per piece, so putting up offer for 5 pieces that is $175 - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JET2E7W5K1A5C03KDS8WTVZV

Excellent attention to detail and quick turn around. Highly recommend.
Couch cover sewing
$5
Pakenham VIC, Australia
23rd Nov 2024
Repair couch covers. Happy to remove zips and just close off.
Patch Sewing, Tag removal/retagging of garments
$5
Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
17th Nov 2024
Merch Business needing an ongoing seamstress for patch sewing, garment tag removal/retagging
Skilled Sewer Needed - Magnetic Flyscreen Door
$75
Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia
20th Oct 2024
Seeking an experienced sewer to create a custom magnetic flyscreen door for our canvas camper trailer. We’re a small camper trailer manufacturer based in Oakleigh, Victoria. - Must have your own sewing equipment - Responsible for sourcing all necessary materials - Comfortable working with delicate fabrics - After a successful prototype, we'll place a small batch order If you're confident in your skills and up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!


Very happy with Donna's work and communication. Look forward to working with her again.
Sewing machine service
$80
Clayton VIC, Australia
17th Oct 2024
After a service on a very old singer sewing machine
Sewing service
$10
Berwick VIC, Australia
10th Oct 2024
Need to shorten length of tshirt
Sew and install drape curtains - quote mel south east
$10
Glen Waverley VIC, Australia
7th Aug 2024
I will supply the fabric I need you to sew and provide the rings in bronze colour and make 24 m of drape curtains. 20.6m is 2m height 3.4m is 3m height


Great communication and good work
Sew a zipper into a costume
$40
Mount Waverley VIC, Australia
1st Aug 2024
I've got a fleece costume and need a zipper sewn in, it should be quite straight forward.
Sewing a curtain, it has quite a big hole
$80
Narre Warren VIC, Australia
27th Jul 2024
There is quite a big hole in my curtain, I wanted to see someone can saw this up. please see photo below