

Find experienced local seamstresses near you
Fill in a short form and get free quotes from a trusted local seamstress
Great rating - 4.2/5 (11114+ reviews)
To get the right fitting clothes
- Seamstress near you
- Sewing services
- Dressmaker
- Embroidery
- Costume makers
- … or anything else
Best rated seamstresses near me

Latest Review
"Catie was great! Super prompt and easy to work with. Thank you so much for your help!"
Verified Badges

ID Verified

Mobile Verified

Latest Review
"Amazing job. Thank you so much. "
Verified Badges

ID Verified

Mobile Verified

Latest Review
"Extremely helpful for a a tricky task at last minute. Her work is always fantastic and she communicates well. "
Verified Badges

ID Verified

Coles Badge

Payment Method Verified

Mobile Verified

Latest Review
"Sanja helped with a floor plan"
Verified Badges

ID Verified

Payment Method Verified

Mobile Verified

Latest Review
"Great to communicate with and 100% on quality of work"
Verified Badges

NSW Top Tasker 2022

ID Verified

Mobile Verified


Latest Review
"Amir hemmed some S-Fold curtains for me and was very easy to work with. He was efficient and had great communication. Wi..."
Verified Badges

ID Verified

Mobile Verified

Latest Review
"Thanks Naka, we enjoy working with you. You are a very quick learner with a great attention to detail. "
Verified Badges

ID Verified

Mobile Verified
Recent Seamstress reviews
Outstanding, professional work on my sheer curtains. Very talented! Thank you
Sheer Curtain Sewing
$300
Job well done. Thank you.
Seamstress required to shorten length of 3 S fold sheer curtains
$150
Adriana was so quick to make my pants. Great communication. Will definitely use again and share with my friends
Dress maker
$100
Excellent work and professional.
Cut and sew silk Bedspread
$350
Thank you for the great job! Very prompt and lovely to deal with :)
Very simple sewing job
$200
Judith did any amazing sewing task for me. Just so pleased! I’m looking for more things to have her work on for me. Very great at communicating and super pleasant kind and accommodating! Could not recommend highly enough Look no further
Sew - straight x2 sides of flat fabric
$60
What's the average cost of a seamstress
$50 - $160
low
$50
median
$100
high
$160
Average reviews for Seamstress Services
based on 970 reviews
4.92
What is Airtasker?

Post your task
Tell us what you need, it's FREE to post.

Review offers
Get offers from trusted Taskers and view profiles.

Get it done
Choose the right person for your task and get it done.
- Get it done now. Pay later.
- Repay in 4 fortnightly instalments
- No interest
- Available on payments up to $1,500
5,000+
Tasks successfully completed
1
Average amount of offers per task
3
 hrs
Average time to receive offers
Statistics from the most recent tasks on Airtasker over the last 6 years.
Why hire local seamstresses through Airtasker?
Many seamstress services can get quite pricey or take too long to get the job done. Airtasker can help you find local sewists within your budget and timeframe. Simply put up a task specifying your sewing needs, and get free quotes in minutes from Taskers near you. Our platform connects you with rated and reviewed male and female seamstresses in your location.
Companies with alteration services may not be able to fix up broken zip or torn skirts at short notice. But through Airtasker, it’s easy to connect with available and nearby sewists who can tend to your sewing needs as soon as possible.
Let us know how soon you need a sewing task done, and we’ll help you find Taskers who can make, repair, or alter your specified clothing. From restyling clothes to creating a dress from scratch, a Tasker can help you within your ideal budget and schedule. Simply put up a task on our platform to start finding seamstresses near you.
Flexible pricing
Choose the offer that’s right for you.
Get the best local seamstresses
Judge for yourself – every task gets a review.
Stay insured
Take your pick of local seamstresses near you.
Quick offers
Start getting offers to do your task ASAP!
Related Services near me
Wedding Dress Alterations near me
Men's Tailoring near me
Laundry near me
Same-Day Dry Cleaning near me
Commercial Laundry near me
Sewing Lessons near me
Women's Tailoring near me
Wedding Dress Dry Cleaning near me
Tailors near me
Suit Tailor near me
Alterations near me
Garment Shortening near me
School Uniform Alterations near me
Dress Alterations near me
Jacket Alterations near me
Jeans Alterations near me
Shirt Alterations near me
Trouser Alterations near me
Related Locations
ACT
South Moreton Bay
Sydney
Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury
Brisbane
Mid North Coast
Ipswich
Logan Beaudesert
North West Melbourne
QLD
Newcastle
Outer South West Sydney
Bendigo
VIC
West Adelaide
Melbourne
Central West NSW
Mackay
Launceston
Hobart
South East Perth
Southern Highlands
Inner West Sydney
North West Perth
NSW
Shepparton
Sydney Eastern Suburbs
Far West NSW
South Brisbane
Coffs Harbour
Hunter Valley
Illawarra
North East Perth
TAS
Parramatta
Blacktown
Perth
Ballarat
East Melbourne
Sunshine Coast
North Adelaide
West Brisbane
West Melbourne
NT
Richmond Tweed
Toowoomba
WA
Adelaide
North Moreton Bay
South West Sydney
SA
South West VIC
Wide Bay
Outer West Sydney
Latrobe Gippsland
Mandurah
Darwin
Ryde
Townsville
Central Queensland
Inner South West Sydney
North Brisbane
Mornington Peninsula
South East Melbourne
Sydney Northern Beaches
North East Melbourne
Central Coast
Geelong
Sutherland Shire
Canberra
South West Perth
Outer East Melbourne
Gold Coast
Inner South Melbourne
East Brisbane
South Adelaide
Top Locations
What do seamstresses include?
Ready-to-wear clothes don’t always cut it. You may need a dress for a special occasion or an alteration to achieve a perfectly fitting suit. Or perhaps you simply need to repair a broken zip or mend a beloved garment. Whatever type of sewing you need, our platform connects you with nearby sewists who can do the task. Here’s a list of sewing services you can get done on Airtasker. Â
Pattern cuttingÂ
Pattern cutting is translating your design onto paper or digital form. The pattern serves as a template for creating wearable clothes. Achieve a bespoke dress that fits you perfectly, or create unique garments for your clothing business. Our platform helps you find local sewists with pattern cutting skills. Once your collection is ready, hire a model to pose in your clothes while a photographer takes amazing product photos for your website.Â
DressmakingÂ
You may find clothes you like, but the fit or size just doesn’t work for your body type. Or perhaps you have a dress in mind to wear to an event, but you can’t find it at shops near you. With the help of a dressmaker, you can still get the dress of your dreams. You can have a variety of clothes made, from midi dresses, ball gowns, to business suits.
Clothing repairÂ
We all have our go-to outfits, and it can be heartbreaking to find a tear or a hole in an irreplaceable piece of clothing. Maybe you bought that shirt abroad, had it custom-made, or splurged on that one expensive dress or jacket. No need to say goodbye to your beloved garment just yet! Instead, find a seamstress or seamster who can fix up your clothes, so they look as good as new. Taskers may even offer to dry-clean your dresses after the repair.Â
Clothing alterationÂ
Some clothes may fit well, except for an awkwardly loose part around the shoulders. Or pants could have a flattering fit but are far too long for your height. With clothing alteration, you no longer have to settle for ill-fitting clothes. A nearby local seamstress can alter your clothes to create custom-fit garments, whether it’s a new suit that needs to be tailored or hand-me-downs that need to be shortened. After your alteration, have a Tasker iron your suit, and you’re good to go for your business event!Â
Prom dressmakingÂ
Prom is an exciting time in a teenagers’ life. Most pretty dresses, though, can leave a big dent in your wallet. With Airtasker, you can look like the belle of the ball at prom with a dress that was made just for you. Please tell us how we can help you achieve your dream dress. Then, wait for offers from experienced sewists who can work with your design, budget, and schedule. Afterwards, find affordable yet professional hair stylists and makeup artists to do your hair and help you achieve the perfect evening look on prom night.Â
Recent Seamstress tasks
Taking in a skirt (sewing)
$25
Runaway Bay QLD, Australia
1st May 2026
I have a long skirt I need taking in so it fits me properly. Need it for Monday
Industrial sewing, simple job through nylon webbing
$300
Unanderra NSW, Australia
1st May 2026
- Reinforcing nylon webbing straps to a small pouch (they are already sewn but not strong enough) - A decent quality sewing machine will be needed - 100 pouches to start with (red lines on image represent where reinforcement stitching is needed)
Fabric embroidery
$100
Alexandria NSW, Australia
1st May 2026
Embroidery required for 4 x large fabric samples 700x700mm, as per reference attached. The size of the embroidery in the attached image is 100x10mm, needs to look similar.
Industrial sewing machine service
$100
Greensborough VIC, Australia
30th Apr 2026
Knee lift not working, manual lift is
Dress maker
$80
Kew VIC, Australia
30th Apr 2026
I would like a custom midi skirt made in stretch nylon fabric (I have photos)
I need someone to sew a custom dog costume
$50
St Clair NSW 2759, Australia
30th Apr 2026
I am looking for a local dressmaker or costume designer to create a custom dragon outfit for my dog’s upcoming event. The costume should be clearly distinguishable as a dragon rather than a dinosaur, featuring a scale like pattern, back spikes and a tail. I would also like a matching hat designed with slits so my dog’s ears can fit through comfortably. While I am primarily interested in red, green or black, I am open to other color suggestions. Most importantly, I am seeking someone located in St Clair, St Marys, Mt Druitt, Penrith or Glenmore Park who can perform an in person fitting to ensure the costume is perfectly sized and comfortable for my dog. Neck 26 cm 10 to 12 inches Chest 40 cm 15 inches Length 34-38 cm 13.3-14.9 inches Waist 34 cm 12.20 inches
Seamstress
$50
Coomera QLD, Australia
30th Apr 2026
Need a skirt to be made smaller
Soft furnishings maker — sew prototype fitted cover for headboard
$500
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
30th Apr 2026
Price TBC based on conversation - Hi! I'm prototyping a new homeware product and I'm looking for an experienced soft furnishings maker or sample machinist to come to my home in Bondi and help me sew the first sample together. The piece is a fitted, shaped fabric cover with contrast piping along the front seam and fabric ties at the back. Think of it as a tailored slipcover. It needs to pull taut over a padded form, fit snugly, and finish cleanly. The padded foam to fit against Fabric (for the test sample) Piping cord, thread, and ties material What I need from you: Experience with fitted slipcovers, ottoman covers, or piped cushion covers or larger upholstery pieces like headboards Your own sewing machine The day will look like: Measure and pattern the form Cut and sew a first cover in fabric Adjust the pattern based on fit This is a creative collaborative project, not piecework — I'm looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving and sample development and is open minded. If it goes well, there may be more sample work as the range develops. Please share a few examples of past work in your reply, especially anything with piping, fitted covers Budget: Open to fair quotes — please include hourly or day rate. Location: Bondi Sydney Timing: Flexible — happy to work around your schedule, weekday or weekend
Patches Sewn
$50
Hackett ACT 2602, Australia
20th Apr 2026
Rebooking task between Madelaine and Faiqa
Extremely helpful for a a tricky task at last minute. Her work is always fantastic and she communicates well.
Sew Clips onto a weft to turn into clip ins
$30
Rosebery NSW, Australia
20th Apr 2026
I have a Weft hair extensions that I need turned into clip ins. I have clips ready, they just need to be sewed on
Lovely girl, did an amazing job, very happy!!
Looking for private sewing lessons!
$50
Darlinghurst NSW, Australia
12th Apr 2026
I’m looking for someone who can take the time to help me learn how to sew. I know a few of the basics… but I really want to nail them. Ideally someone who’s available the same day and time each week! I’d love to learn how to sew scrunchies, underwear, make up bags etc and rolled hem.. as well as doing it straight! I have an Elna machine
Thank you so much for my sewing lesson! I had so much fun! My first scrunchie 😻
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!
Very happy with Lill. She understood the requirements and delivered the finished product with flawless workmanship. Recommended to all. A+
Teach a child and parent how to use a sewing machine 13th,17th April
$240
Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
25th Mar 2026
Description: Looking for someone patient and experienced with sewing to teach one child and her father how to use a sewing machine during the school holidays. Details: Dates: Monday 13 April and Friday 17 April Time: 3 hours each day Students: 1 child and 1 adult Sewing machine model: Brother FS60X Rate: $40 per hour Total : $240 We are looking for someone who can come in person and give them a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to using the sewing machine safely and confidently. The sessions would ideally cover: basic machine setup safety and how to use it properly threading and simple stitches helping them complete a simple beginner project if possible Please get in touch if you have experience teaching beginners or children, and are confident using sewing machines.
Samantha is organised, detail-oriented, and very easy to work with.She communicates clearly, puts strong effort into her work, and is always attentive and prepared. She is also a genuinely great person to work with. We really enjoyed working with her and look forward to continuing.
Seamstress/Tailor for hemming curtains
$50
Cairns QLD, Australia
24th Mar 2026
Seamstress/Tailor to hem 12 curtains to length, 6sheer, 6 rubber-backed. I had used the iron on hemming tape but its not holding (or toddler-proof).
Lisa is quick, efficient, and takes pride in her work. She communicates well and will apprise you of issues and offer practical solutions as soon as she is aware of any. I am grateful to have had Lisa as my Airtasker and if I have any works in the future I will happily use her services again.
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
Seamstress needed
$200
Clyde North VIC, Australia
6th Mar 2026
Hi! I’m looking for a seamstress or clothing maker who can help create two custom tops by combining a flannel shirt and a graphic t-shirt. I’ve inserted photos of the inspo. I’ve already purchased the shirts, and they are currently coming in the mail. I’m mainly looking for someone experienced who can confirm the designs are possible and give a quote to complete them. Top 1: Use a flannel shirt for the sleeves and sides Use the graphic t-shirt for the centre/front panel Top 2: Mostly a flannel shirt Replace the back panel of the flannel with the graphic t-shirt design The goal is to keep the graphic visible while combining it with the flannel. Both the sizes should be a 3xl. I’m happy to: Drop the shirts off locally or post them if needed Looking for: Someone experienced with clothing alterations or garment construction Advice on whether the designs are feasible A quote for making both tops Location: Clyde north, but flexible if posting is easier. As mentioned, the shirts should be here next week and I want this completed before April 4th. Thanks!
Katherine was amazing, she did an incredible job at making my vision come to life. She was very professional and very communicative throughout the whole process and was amenable to complete the task from a different state. Would highly recommend her and her work! Thank you again Katherine!!
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.



