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SEWING PANTS
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Amazing work and great communication.
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Sew caravan curtains
$200

Maria is fantastic. Great communication and completed my task a week earlier than expected. I couldn’t recommend her more highly her workmanship was fantastic as well.
Sew Cloth Canopy for Timber Arbour
$150

Rachel was very creative and helpful in working out how to make what I wanted put of odd shaped fabric. Great communicator and got the job done fast.
Bedspread sewn
$100

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
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Sewing and alterations
$25
Bayswater VIC, Australia
13th Sep 2025
I want a pocket sewn on to the front and back of a few singlets (using material from spare singlets) to create pockets for ice-packs. I have six singlets in total for the job, perhaps two of which will be for material. I will provide an ice-pack for sizing purposes.
Couch pillow zipper repair
$30
Epping NSW 2121, Australia
13th Sep 2025
Couch pillow zipper repair My couch cushion zipper is broken. I need a person who can come at my home and fix it.
Hi I need to sew buttonholes on two shirts, totally 10 buttonholes
$20
Sydney NSW, Australia
12th Sep 2025
Hi guys, I need to sew buttonholes on two shirts. they are just for small buttons, totally 10 buttonholes. I will take the shirts to you if it is not too far from me. I am in Redfern
Industrial Sewing or strong machine
$5
Davidson NSW 2085, Australia
12th Sep 2025
Looking for someone who has good Sewing skills and wants full time work with a new product that is launching in October. Demand is bigger than we thought so would be great to have a company who wants to bid for this work. Must be in Sydney Rolls of materials would be supplied for Sewing, along with detailed pattern to follow. Price to be discussed per quantity. Looking forward to those interested.


Great conversation
Outsourcing bag sewing — 10–20 pieces.
$30
Petersham NSW 2049, Australia
11th Sep 2025
Hi! I run a small business and am looking to outsource sewing for a limited run of 10–15 bags. Bags will be cut and reading for sewing. X3 different patterns, approx. 5 of each pattern. Happy to discuss and agree on pricing together. Bib Bag (Blue Crossbody Tote) Crossbody tote style No zippers Calico lining Main fabric: viscose blend suiting Blue bias tape along the outer hem Garcia Bag (Crescent Moon Shape) Crescent-shaped design Top zipper closure + internal zipper pocket Adjustable strap with lobster hook Calico lining Bias tape finishing inside Outer fabric: varies (cotton or viscose)
Teach me to use my singer treadle sewing machine.
$100
Morley WA, Australia
11th Sep 2025
I have purchased and restored a vintage treadle singer sewing machine. I keep breaking the thread and accidentally sewing backwards through. I am looking for someone to teach me how to use it properly.
Decorative sewing help
$5
Sydney NSW, Australia
10th Sep 2025
Need 100 small lavender pillows sewn with decorative border. I will supply the pillows, filled and edges sewn up. Just need you to sew around the edges with a decorative stitch like the one below. I can also supply the cotton thread. The type of decorative stitch I am after is 702 on the image attached. Size of the pillow is 17 x 23cm. Need 1 example created first, before we proceed.
Seamstress to hem a dress
$35
Cooloola Cove QLD, Australia
10th Sep 2025
I have a beautiful dress which needs hemming.
Experienced seamstress wanted
$250
Richmond VIC, Australia
9th Sep 2025
I need an experience seamstress or tailor to perform the following; - one mini skirt (take in at the waist, shortened) - One pair of pants hemmed at the bottom - One pair of silk pants (taken in at the waist, shortened) - fully tailored corset dress (bring in at the waist, short lace skirt) must have experience in working with corsets and tailoring lace
Sewing/hemming large piece of fabric
$100
Fisher ACT, Australia
27th Aug 2025
Hemming a large piece of satin fabric that will be used to drape over a four poster bed as a canopy. Fabric is 1.5m x 6.5m. The hem needs to be a rolled hem or similar as the inside of the fabric will also be showing. See picture for example of how fabric will drape over the bed frame. Pictures of fabric also provided.


Katherine was terrific to deal with. She was great at communicating how we could get the result I was after, giving me confidence at every stage. Katherine shared photos of different ways the fabric could be finished and clearly explained the options - this was very useful as I know next to nothing about sewing! Overall it was a positive experience and beautiful result.
Sew my couch repairs
$40
Brunswick VIC, Australia
27th Aug 2025
I have a slit in my couch that needs stitching back together


Great. Punctual. Did an amazing job fixing my couch!
Sewing pillows
$80
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
26th Aug 2025
Hi I have some material I bought that I want made into cushions - can drop material to you. Maybe 2-3 regular cushions.


Amazing work. Highly recommend
Sewing bed sheets
$50
Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia
20th Aug 2025
Recently bought 6 flat bed sheets to cover walls in my garage, need them to be sewn up to create a pocket to hang them on a curtain rod offer is for the 6 of them.


Dropped my Project in the Evening, been ready the next morning ! Amazing professional work! Would recommend 100% !!! Thanks Amber.
Get your Sew on! Take up a pair of sheer curtains .
$50
Bundoora VIC, Australia
15th Aug 2025
Take up a pair of sheer curtains 700cm each in width. From 280cm height to approx 240cm. Creating a new hem by folding over excess. Stock image from purchased site attached - Due date: Flexible


Anastasiia stayed in frequent contact and did a great job with my curtains!!
Sew pockets onto pants
$40
Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
10th Aug 2025
Reaching out to anyone who can sew 2 pockets onto the front (both left and right side) of these cotton pants. No rush for timing, can be done whenever. Happy to drop off & pick up


Great communication & an amazing job at adding pockets into my pants! Very happy with the outcome
Sew fur trim onto skirt & top
$100
Ormeau QLD, Australia
6th Aug 2025
I need a bodycon dress converted into mini skirt with a fur trim. Top is a swimwear that fur has already been glued on just needs to be sewn. I can explain more and show pictures just wasn’t able to upload here.

Was so amazing to work with so kind and lovely. The work was immaculate
Sewing Flags Together
$30
Woolloongabba QLD, Australia
4th Aug 2025
Need 9 small flags sewn together to become 1 larger flag - must be Brisbane based sewer. I can drop them to you


Great communication, meet the date I needed it by.
Sew a dress
$50
Arncliffe NSW, Australia
26th Jul 2025
I am making a dress with the intention of painting it for an art project. I have a pattern and have been cutting out the cotton/linen blend fabric. I am looking for someone to assemble the pieces for me.


Robyn was exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient. Her communication was clear and supportive. She took the time to understand my project, provided practical advice, and ensured a high-quality outcome. I will definitely collaborate with Robyn again.
Sewing four hems on two curtains
$60
Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia
20th Jul 2025
I have two curtains 2800mm in length that I need a hem put on the sides. I can drop them off and pick up. Would ideally like them done tomorrow late morning if possible.


Great work, very communicative and very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend
Need zipper replaced
$70
Hornsby NSW, Australia
17th Jul 2025
Replace zipper in motorcycle textile jacket, can deliver tomorrow night need by end of Saturday can pick up(live in Hornsby). Thank you Cam


Wow, she is so fast and friendly she fixed my motorbike jacket and it was ready the next morning. I’m very happy.