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Recent Sewing reviews in West Melbourne

great finished product, well recommended

Cutting & sewing/stitching from a basic pattern

$40

Great Communication and work!

Pants sewing

$5

“Happy to work with Jot””

Sewing/altrations

$5

Experienced and capable, and a friendly down to earth lady as well.

Some basic sewing, my fabric, in Werribee

$60

Good communication and quality of service that is on a timely manner. Happy with the service and would recommend to others

Sewing and alterations

$35

Rajashree was very responsive, efficient and fixed my blouse on the spot for me which was a bonus. Thank you for your help. Highly recommend her for alterations

Saree blouse alterations - needs sewing skills

$20

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

$22 - $150

low

$22

median

$50

high

$150

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Average reviews for Sewing Services in West Melbourne

based on 23 reviews

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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 West Melbourne

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!

NEED HELP WITH SEWING MACHINE! SINGER HEAVY DUTY, BEGINNER

$100

Melton VIC, Australia

26th Mar 2026

i bought a singer heavy duty sewing machine and i’m just scared to get it started and set it up as i don’t want to break it! just would like to learn the basics of sewing and setting the machine up and just basic knowledge!

Sewing machine service

$50

Bacchus Marsh VIC, Australia

20th Mar 2026

My over locker needs a service and my sewing machine

Sewing curtin sheer

$75

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

16th Mar 2026

I require an experience sewer of textiles to sew me 2 curtin shears 1 is 1.5m wife and 1 is 1.1m wide

I am looking for a tutor for sewing as I have basic sewing skills

$25

Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

12th Mar 2026

To enhance my sewing skills

Digital Sewing Patterns

$150

Werribee VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Digital sewing pattern creation of the blue hair character, pants, jacket and top with full grading XXS to XXL, ready to print on A4 & A0 paper.

Punjabi suit sewing and alterations

$20

Tarneit VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Nil yet. Need to speak to her

Help finished sewing a dog bed diy project

$10

Point Cook VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I’m looking for help to finish the final assembly of a custom-made dog bed. Most of the prep work is already complete, including zips and flaps. The bed is rectangular with curved corners. The centre section holds a 7.5 cm foam insert (80 × 60 cm), with 20 cm bolsters around the edge. What the task involves: Pinning and aligning the top layer so it drops neatly over the foam section Sewing the foam section to the base Sewing the outer perimeter to complete the bed Working with bulky layers (I can assist where needed, to the best of my ability) Materials: Base: multiple layers of denim/Tencel (zips and flaps already installed) Top: Tencel fabric and plush fabric (currently separate, not joined) Cord channel around the outer edge for bolster support Requirements: Sewing machine capable of handling thick/bulky layers Suitable needle for heavy fabrics Location: I can bring the project to you (Point Cook or nearby), or you’re welcome to bring your machine to my place. I have a large work table available. Price: Open to offers. Happy to discuss based on experience and setup. If you’re confident sewing heavier projects and are comfortable with custom work, please get in touch.

Sew hidden pockets into dresses. Will supply material

$100

Hillside VIC 3037, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Need simple hidden pockets sewn into simple style dresses Happy to supply material if told most suitable material and amount needed.

Great service 5 star rating

Hem and Sew curtains

$80

Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340, Australia

9th Jan 2026

G'day I've got 6 curtain panels that needs the bottoms hemed and sewed. About 8m total. I've got hemming tape but no sewing machine

Great to work with! Very prompt and fantastic communication 👌

Sewing Teacher

$50

Eynesbury VIC 3338, Australia

6th Jan 2026

I want to learn how to sew. Need private lessons weekly on Fridays or Saturdays. Have sewing machine and overlocker already. $50 an hour for weekly lessons

Sewing alterations

$100

Footscray VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2025

I have linen look storage boxes that need a small adjustment.

Fix reverse lever on mechanical sewing machine

$70

Newport VIC 3015, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Sewing machine works yet the reverse lever does nothing i don’t see it change anything in the feed-dog area so I think it needs to be opened up and reconnected somewhere but I don’t know how to do so

Sew couch covers

$100

Truganina VIC, Australia

22nd Dec 2025

I need 5 couch cushions sewn for my modular. 3 small cushions and zips, 1 medium and 1 large. I have the fabric.

Sew the crop top part of a two piece swim suit sewn

$80

Sunshine West, Victoria

1st Dec 2025

I have a bathing suit crop top that I need replicated from an existing piece (that is no longer available) in chlorine-resistant and preferably brightly coloured swimming Lycra. I am in Sunshine West but also travel regularly to Moonee Ponds so anywhere in that area works.

Sewing machine repairs

$100

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

9th Nov 2025

stirling sewing machine cotton breaks by needle

Stuck back stitch on a sewing machine, need repair

$50

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

9th Nov 2025

Back stitch mechanism stuck on a Brother TY400G sewing machine. Needs repairing

Sew Couch Covers – Material Provided

$400

Manor Lakes VIC, Australia

9th Nov 2025

I’m looking for someone to sew couch covers. All material will be provided, just need someone with sewing skills and the right equipment to complete the job neatly and professionally. Looking for something like the images below, Thanks

Sewing Machine issue,

$30

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

My sewing machine has issue , the needle is not able to go in bottom to stitching the clothes , it is able to move a little bit but not able to go down for stitching .