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Seamstress required to shorten length of 3 S fold sheer curtains

$150

Outstanding, professional work on my sheer curtains. Very talented! Thank you

Sheer Curtain Sewing

$300

Thank you for the great job! Very prompt and lovely to deal with :)

Very simple sewing job

$200

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

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

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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 

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Recent Seamstress tasks

Fix my juki sewing machine

$50

Bankstown, New South Wales

16th May 2026

I need someone to fix my Juki sewing Machine as the thread keeps breaking. Model: DDL-5550-6

Custom embroidery on clothing

$20

Cremorne NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

I want a 4-letter word embroidered on the inside of a sleeve of a jumper at the wrist.

N-Home Sewing Tutor & Seamstress (Alterations + Teaching)

$150

Southbank VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

I am looking for a skilled, patient seamstress or tailor to come to my home for a 2.5 to 3-hour session. I have my own sewing machine and a pile of clothes that need altering. I know the basics of sewing, but I need professional help to get my confidence up. Here is what we will do together: * Do It For Me: There are a few precious, important pieces of clothing that I am too scared to ruin. I would love for you to alter these while I watch and learn your techniques. * Teach Me: For the rest of the session, I want you to hold my hand and guide me while I alter the easier pieces on my own machine. Basically, I need you to train me and build my confidence! Requirements: * Must have real experience with clothing alterations. * Patient, encouraging, and good at explaining things. * Happy to travel to my house and use my machine. If this sounds like a fun project for you, let me know! I am looking to get this done soon.

Personalised embroidery on shirt

$50

Richlands QLD, Australia

15th May 2026

Need to personalise a pajama shirt with her initials and a date for her wedding

Repair stitching on the mat

$200

Nedlands WA 6009, Australia

15th May 2026

The stitching on the mat has disintegrated. The mat and springs are in good condition.

Sewing machine service

$50

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

15th May 2026

I have a very basic Singer Start 1306 sewing machine that’s 1.5yrs old. Had been working fine until recently, now the needle snaps frequently (just on thin cotton fabrics) and the thread often jams up, I’m not sure if it’s a tension issue or something. Would like someone to take a look, noting the machine was only bought for $120 new so I’m not looking to spend a great deal on this.

Buttons sewing on my chaise lounge

$150

Mango Hill QLD 4509, Australia

14th May 2026

I need buttons sewing on the base cushion of my chaise lounge. It requires 19 buttons that I have already purchased. With buttons on it will create a tufted effect.

Zipper repair on bag

$100

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

14th May 2026

Zipper broke on bag, need someone to repair it!

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!!

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+

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