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Recent Seamstress reviews

Joy did a wonderful sewing job on my mother's skirt. She was really happy with the end result. Thankyou!

Doubleview Sewing/seamstress: need my denim skirt taken up.

$20

Tania was great to work with and her sewing skills are excellent. Highly recommend!

400 x Labels sewn on to towels

$300

Perfect good job . Thanks!

Sew patches onto jumpers

$150

Very pleasant and easy to deal with. Great job done. Would hire again.

Sew a patch onto a suitcase.

$100

Preet was an absolute pleasure to deal with! I had an outfit I needed customised: button closure turned into straps & a skirt taken up and everything turned out better than expected! Highly recommend Preet to anyone looking for a seamstress

Need a seamstress to adjust a chiffon outfit

$180

Nisa was lovely to work with. Did an excellent job on my items. Highly recommended! 🌟

Seamstress to put in shorts on sides or back

$100

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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.

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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.  

Pattern cutting 

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. 

Dressmaking 

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 repair 

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. 

Clothing alteration 

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! 

Prom dressmaking 

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. 

Recent Seamstress tasks

Custom Embroidery Patches

$400

Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

6th Oct 2026

We are looking for someone to create 50 high-quality custom patches to be sewn onto cotton napkins for an upcoming event. The patch design should be inspired by the bag pictured in the attached reference, recreated in a fun/cartoon-style design. Please see the additional reference images for the look and finish we’re after. As the original bag has a sparkly finish, we would love the patches to incorporate diamantés/rhinestones or similar embellishment to give them a dimensional, elevated look. Quantity: 50 Finish: High-quality, 3D/textured patches, not printed designs or print-on transfers * We will sew them onto cotton/linen napkins with our own supplier. Timing: Patches only: required by Monday, 12 October Please reach out with examples of similar embroidery, patch-making or embellishment work you have completed, along with your quote and confirmation that you can meet the turnaround. Thank you!

Needing a gold button sewn on dress

$20

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

6th Oct 2026

MUST be before 8am. Urgently needing a gold button (as pictured) sewn on dress. It’s a gold smooth button that’s missing. Theres 2 out of 3 at the moment. Just need the button replaced with a smooth golden 10-cent piece size button sewn on. In brunswick

Sewing approximately 6 small badges on to a uniform

$25

Traralgon VIC 3844, Australia

6th Oct 2026

I have approximately 6 small badges that need sewing on to my daughters scout uniform in particular spots

Sew hole in my quilt cover

$15

Blackbutt NSW 2529, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Can send photos soon. Have a hole in my quilt cover that needs sewing

Industrial Sewing Machine Service

$100

Putney NSW 2112, Australia

6th Oct 2026

In need of a sewing machine service. The machine is a Juki straight stitch and hasn’t been used for a while. Just wanting to do a routine oil / service

Dress maker

$10

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Wanting to re create this dress for my sons baptism

Sewing lesson

$40

Norwest NSW 2153, Australia

5th Oct 2026

Looking for an in person sewing lesson! I’ve done a couple before. If you can do this please also provide reviews etc. message for more info :)

Repair sewing machine

$100

Airport West VIC 3042, Australia

5th Oct 2026

Repair sewing machine Machine going too slow

Zipper replaced on a square bag

$40

Berkeley NSW 2506, Australia

16th Sep 2026

I have a square bag that needs the zipper replaced preferably with something more heavy duty. The zipper goes around 3 sides of the bag and is approximately 24cm in total length. I have put in an indicative price, I really have no idea. Let me know what you think is reasonable for the job please. Thank you

Very good, very quick and efficient. Happy to recommend and to reuse when the need arises

Sewing of patches onto workwear. Machine and hand

$50

Wembley Downs WA 6019, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Sew on small patches to clothing. Aprox 15-20 patches. They are alway edged and 10cm by 5cm and are going into mainly work shirts. Hand stitching required for two of the patches to not be sewn right through a lined top, just on the outside.

Good work was done. Prompt and clear communication too.

Small tasks - cut embroidery string, put together custom charms, etc

$150

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Hello- we need some help with small tasks for our event, we need someome to put together custom charms- basically peal off each sides and glue together, cut strings for embroidery, maybe help iron aprons and couple more small duties. Ideally for two people of just one, $26per hour. Wednesday afternoon aprox 5 hrs etc Martin Place

Camile is great helper. She has a great personality, can quickly adapt, proactive, and can do everything.

Sewing, dress strap needs repair

$30

West End QLD 4101, Australia

28th Aug 2026

I would really love to get my dress strap fixed! Just needs to be properly sewn back. Will suit someone with general sewing skills and a sewing machine (also could be hand sewn) + similar thread coloring. I can drop off item and pick it up within reasonable distance. Cheers!

Pina did an awesome job at fixing my favorite dress for me 🤩 Thank you Pina it looks perfect 👌

Seamstress/tailor/dress maker

$40

Marrickville, New South Wales

13th Aug 2026

Hi! I am a vintage/up-cycle start up business that is in search of a tailor that has the ability to follow pattern pieces. I currently have an influx of old and new stuff that I would like to rework into new items and designs. I have a sewing machine however don’t have the hours to commit. Per item made. I will pay the maker per piece depending on complexity. To give example the first pieces I would like to create a dress from large shirts that I have on hand. I have purchased a pattern piece for this desired look and would be in search of someone who can articulate my design into a finished rework/upcycled piece. I would like to create a first range of around 10pieces to begin. So if you feel like you have the ability to meet the criteria then reach out to me and we can talk! The first few pieces will be quite simple in design. Thanks! -Talei

She is so talented! Thank you 🙏

Flat pack sewing cabinet to be made up

$150

Mount Vernon NSW 2178, Australia

5th Aug 2026

The cabinet is with a draw doors and it’s for a swing machine made by horn.

I would highly recommend Liye. He was early very helpful professional and knew his job. I would definitely call him again if I need him.

Rip in bag needs sewing/repairing

$20

Scarborough WA 6019, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Happy to drop off to you! Have a small rip in my 65L backpack I’d like to get repaired before I travel overseas on Friday 7th

Great communication, completed the task promptly :)

Seamstress

$75

Cranebrook NSW, Australia

28th Jul 2026

I need my zip up jacket to be partial lining to torso and arms of jumper

Perfect work was very nice and efficient

Shorten the strap of my woven handbag (sewing machine required)

$40

Nedlands, Western Australia

15th Jul 2026

I’m looking for someone with a good sewing machine and experience sewing bags or thick fabrics. I need the shoulder strap of my woven handbag shortened by a few centimetres. The job involves: * Unpicking the seam at the centre of the strap. * Cutting the strap shorter (I’ll show exactly how much). * Sewing it back together.

Charlie made the job really good! And super fast!!! Recommend it ✨

Seamstress needed

$10

Dolls Point NSW 2219, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Im looking for an experienced seamstress to help me with sewing box cushions, scattered cushions with or without pipping. Example as in pictures. Long term co-operation. Thanks. Jana

Fantastic job. Very happy.

Overlocking lesson - how to use overlocking sewing machine

$75

Capital Hill ACT 2600, Australia

15th Jul 2026

After 3 yrs of sewing my teenage daughter has recently purchased an Overlocker (Brother 2504D) and is keen for lesson(s) on how to use it and get the most out of the machine. Practical in-person lessons are preferable to YouTube tutorials.

Loved overlocking sewing lesson - great practical tips and built confidence to excitedly move forward with overlocking projects! Thanks 🙏

Sew labels - 1 hour work

$50

Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109, Australia

17th Jun 2026

I need someone to sew small labels onto towels. I have 2 bags of towels to get through. It doesn’t need to be perfect — just secure enough to stay on after washing. You’ll need to know how to use a sewing machine. Approx 1 hour to get as much done as you can and if it takes longer, happy to pay the extra amount

Nicest person i met and so efficient as well. Thank you for doing the task so quickly!