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Recent Seamstress reviews

Monica did an absolutely amazing job—everything was finished so quickly, neatly, and efficiently. I love her work and would definitely work with her again. Thank you so much xx

Quick Sewing Job – Attach Labels to 200-300 Garments

$300

Mei was fabulous. Prompt communication, wonderful job and managed to complete in a day when initially thought would take 3-5. Really happy with the outcome. Thanks Mei 🙏🏼

Anyone good at stitching or sewing?

$50

Dan made two beautiful skirts for me for an event. They were made beautifully, his attention to detail was immaculate and having to make them in such short notice, he had them done on time with a fitting and all. So so happy. Am planning on engaging Dan for his services again in the further. A+++

Dressmaker to make two skirts

$300

Rona did a great job on a small sewing task and made intuitive, intelligent decisions where some ambiguities arose. Would hire again!

Small sewing task

$40

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

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.

Production Sewing Assistance – Button Reinforcement (Fitzroy)

$350

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

5th Aug 2026

We’re a Fitzroy-based clothing brand looking for an experienced machinist or hand sewer to assist with a short-term production rework project. The role involves: > Sewing replacement buttons onto wool outerwear where required. > Reinforcing existing buttons to improve durability and prevent future issues. > Most buttons require a hand-sewn shank stitch due to the thickness of the wool fabric. Details: Approximately 60 coats, ranging from 2–5 buttons per coat. All materials and buttons supplied. Work to be completed on-site at our Fitzroy studio. Casual rate: $35/hour. Experience with garment production, sample making or high-quality clothing alterations is preferred. This is an initial short-term project, with the potential for future production and sample sewing work for the right person.

Sock embroidery

$20

St Clair NSW 2759, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Socks to be provided and than personalised with embroidery ‘Roman numeral 2 and a love heart” on each pair, $5 per pair

Seamstress needed for couch cover slip removable

$290

Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

4th Aug 2026

We need a new couch cover constructed. An existing cover can be used as a pattern and taken apart if needed Requires couch cover, 2 seat cushions, 2 back cushions, 2 side cushions In black velvet A photo of a ottoman shows the detail of like done to the bottom front of the sofa

Three small sewing jobs

$30

St Peters NSW 2044, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I have two small plush dog toys and a small mat that needs repairing. The material is plush. They are toys he has had since he was a puppy so they are sentimential. I don't have the sewing skills or the equipment to do this task. So I am hoping a local expert can help me out!

Zippers / sewing

$50

Scarborough QLD 4020, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Needing 2 x zips replaced on my outdoor couch cushion covers as the dog has ripped them both . Approx 100cm long zip on each cover. Also open to buttons being added instead of zips. Can drop off and pick up- Scarborough and surrounding areas preferred.

Helping make some clothing (sewing, stitching, designing)

$100

Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

I am needing someone with sewing and tailoring experience, who can make clothing with materials provided to my designs. Can make clothing pieces based on designs, custom pieces created.

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 :)

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 ✨

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!

Looking for seamstress for help with costumes

$100

Wentworth Point NSW, Australia

9th Jun 2026

Looking for a local seamstress or costume maker to assist with alterations and finishing details. Will supply materials.

Absolutely wonderful! Great to work with. I highly recommend 5 stars!!!!

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 a Cape of lace, I have all materials just no ability

$100

Granville NSW 2142, Australia

27th May 2026

I have all materials, lace 4m wide by 2m length. Ruffled neck with 5cm trim around the entire cape

Unfortunately this task went to dispute. Be Careful dealing with this Tasker

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.