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Monica is amazing. She had my item of clothing altered and ready to pick up in less than 24hrs.

I need a seamstress to alter a piece of clothing

$40

Jean was a great communicator, she did an excellent job to a high quality in a short time period. I would highly recommend her to anyone else that requires alterations!

Sewing Alterations - Shorten Long Tops

$250

She's currently kindly shipping them to me. The pictures I've seen look perfect ☺️

Sewing cushion reface

$200

Preet was really easy to communicate with and did a really good job on the covers for my couch.

Recover couch cushions - sew new covers

$350

Job well done. Thank you.

Seamstress required to shorten length of 3 S fold sheer curtains

$150

Super nice people. The communication was easy and they finished the task before the time agreed.

Change zipper of my shorts and sewing the zipper of other short

$30

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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

Seamstress, sewing - Pattern/toile fitting

$150

Cashmere QLD 4500, Australia

4th Jul 2026

I'm trying to make a dress that fits me well, and I have a narrow chest and a full bust. I'm struggling to get it right. I need someone who can (help me) make a sloper/toile with all the right measurements and adjustments. I can come to you, or you to me (Cashmere, Brisbane northside).

Sewing baby blanket

$50

Sydney NSW 2069, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Making my kids blankets from their cot sheets - looking for someone with a sewing machine who could help it become a reality (x2 small blankets)

Sew button onto dress

$20

Zuccoli NT, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Sew Button Back Onto Linen Dress Looking for someone with sewing experience to sew a decorative button back onto my linen dress. The original button has come off, but I still have it. I’d like it sewn back on securely to match the other buttons. Please bring any thread needed (happy for it to be colour-matched as closely as possible).

Dressmaking for Crossdresser mtf

$200

Canterbury NSW 2193, Australia

1st Jul 2026

72 year old male experienced crossdresser requiring dresses and other fashion items designed and made. my body shape has changed in later life and finding harder to get off the rack items that are sophisticated, fashionable and flattering. available daytime's only

Initial embroidered on 12 blankets

$100

Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia

30th Jun 2026

I need initials for 12 people embroidered into 12 blankets. I. E. 1 initials each blanket. In dark green approximately 8cm height per initial. The photo sample has two initials - I just want one please.

Seamstress

$200

Gaven QLD, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Looking for a local seamstress 4 pants to hem 3 dresses to mend Pick up Gaven :)

Sewing hems on 3 5 metre strips of fabric and sewing in some velcro

$100

Pimpama QLD 4209, Australia

30th Jun 2026

I have fabric and I need 3 stips 100mm wide approximately 5 metres long. I need the strips cut and hemmed on along all 4 edges to make it look need. Then I need a bit of velcro or some sort of fixing (we can discuss and I'll provide it) on each end so they wrap around something and each end can connect. Pretty basic job if you can sew straght over a long length of fabric.

Embroidery person needed - South Windsor NSW

$40

South Windsor NSW 2756, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Embroidery person needed. **2 years previous experience is a must** Many hours available. $40 per hour + super. Location south windsor. *Must have at least 2 years experience with multihead Tajima or similar embroidery machine. Must be a non smoker due to handling of medical and childcare fabrics. Main duties: -Hooping. -Thread changes. -Loading logos. -Embroidery -Trimming.

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!

Sock Embroidery

$35

Sylvania NSW 2224, Australia

28th May 2026

I have 3 pairs of socks that I’d like one word (5 letters) embroided at the top on the outer side of each sock.

Exceptional customer service.

Sew women’s clothing samples (pattern and fabric supplied).

$200

Elanora QLD 4221, Australia

22nd May 2026

Complete samples of women’s clothing in my sewing studio. Pattern, sewing steps and fabric provided. I’m going to make photos of the progress (flat lays, sewing steps) in between for a tutorial. Approx 4-5 hours per garment including breaks for shooting, Need ongoing availability, approx once a week

Had a great pleasure working with Tania! Thank you

Weaving/sewing in the ends of my knitted shawl

$25

Braddon ACT, Australia

21st May 2026

I love knitting but absolutely hate weaving/sewing in the ends of the yarn at the end. I have a shawl I knitted last year and I still haven’t brought myself to be able to sew in the rest of the yarns ends on it. Turn my pain into your gain! If you are a knitter who doesn’t hate this task as much as I do, then I’d love to pay you to do this arduous task for me. I’m happy for you to pick up the shawl to complete the task or I can drop it to you anywhere around Canberra. It is a very large shawl (takes up my entire 3 seater sofa) but there are only a handful of ends to sew in from where I started new balls of yarn, and where I cast on and off the work - I would say no more than 10-12 yarns ends that need sewing/weaving in.

Dionne was the ideal person for my task. She communicates well and was flexible with timing. Her work was speedy and accurate. 10/10 would recommend.

Transfer embroidered patches from old to new PU Bomber Jacket

$50

Fairfield NSW 2165, Australia

18th May 2026

5 patches to be removed from old PU jacket and sewed in to the new PU bomber jacket. Can also drop off and pick up at your place so it's easier for you depending on your location :)

Claire did an amazing job putting the embroidered patches on my PU jacket. She finished everything within a day and the quality was great. She was also really sweet and easy to deal with throughout the whole process. I really appreciated that she drove all the way to pick up and drop off my jacket as well. Highly recommend her if you need someone reliable and thoughtful. ☺️

Need my sewing machine threaded

$30

West Wollongong NSW, Australia

11th May 2026

My eyesight is not the best, even with glasses and a magnifying glass and I struggle to thread the cotton through the eyehole of the needle on the machine. I get mose upset with myself because I cant see what Im doing. Would someone with much much better eyesight be able to come and thread it for me? I have a Brother Sewing Machine and for the life I dont know what model it is, but the Operation Manual book that I have is for the Product Code: 888-V14 Someone with sewing experience please and has been sewing for a long time and also knows Brother sewing machines.

Lovely to deal with and exactly what I needed. I struggle with my eyesight and threading a sewing machine needle is just beyond me — she sorted it quickly and was an absolute pleasure. 100% recommend. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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!!

Dress maker

$40

Haberfield NSW, Australia

17th Apr 2026

I have some materials I would like you to make drawstring pants

Thank you Clare for your conscientious caring dress making work.

Seamstress for copying some traditional Greek dresses

$200

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

16th Apr 2026

Hi there, I’m looking for an experienced seamstress or dressmaker to replicate a traditional Greek dress. I have an original garment available to use as a reference/template. The dress is a long, pleated style with an inner lining, so experience with pleating and structured garments is highly preferred. This project is for a not-for-profit cultural dance group, so we are mindful of cost. We’re looking to start with one piece as a test run, ideally completed as soon as possible. If the quality and pricing are right, we would then proceed with a series of dresses in various sizes to be completed by early June. Details: Strong attention to detail required Ability to closely match the original design and fit Open to discussing whether you or we source the fabrics Please reach out with examples of previous work and an indication of pricing. Thanks in advance!

Asa was very easy to work with, easy to communicate and organise a time to meet and completed the dress required well ahead of time. Definitely recommended. Thank you

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+