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Sewing Tailor cover three cushions

$100

Amazing service thank you 😊

Sewing cushion covers

$120

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

Absolutely fantastic! She was quick, easy to work with and knew her stuff. Would happily hire again

Sewing job/ Material over-locked

$80

Laila was great, she taught me everything about my machine so that I’m ready to go, learnt so much in 90min, best thing I’ve done since I got the machine! Great communication. Highly recommended. Thanks Laila!

Sewing lesson

$50

Amazing work and great communication.

Seamstress to help with alterations/mending/sewing

$25

What's the average cost of a seamstress

$45 - $150

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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

Recover couch cushions - sew new covers

$350

Beckenham WA 6107, Australia

2nd Oct 2025

Old couch needs replacement covers made. There are 5 cushions total with the largest being the one at the back. I have material and the old cushions and covers that I want replicated. The white covers in the photos are removable to the cushions and i would just like a set made with the material photographed. Am happy to supply all materials

Sew Velcro onto Fly Screen Panels

$50

Zetland NSW, Australia

2nd Oct 2025

I Task: Sew Velcro onto Fly Screen Panels I’ve got two fly screen panels with Velcro temporarily held in place by safety pins. I need someone to sew the Velcro strips securely onto the fly screen material so they’re neat and durable. • Each panel needs one Velcro strip sewn on (about 2 metres long each). • The Velcro is already positioned — it just needs to be stitched down the length. • All materials (fly screens + Velcro) are provided. Ideally, you’ll have your own sewing machine and can bring it with you to do the job on site. That way it’s quick, easy, and saves moving the fly screens around. This should be a straightforward task for anyone experienced with sewing machines, and it will make a big difference to the screens being properly usable

Sewing machinist to do small repairs on apparel and backpacks

$100

Coolum Beach QLD, Australia

2nd Oct 2025

Looking for Apparel & Backpack Repairs We’re after a local sewer who can take on weekly repair jobs — mainly minor fixes on apparel, plus backpacks if your machine can handle them.

Some basic sewing, my fabric, in Werribee

$60

Werribee VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2025

No big rush for this, do it at your leisure, but hoping its done in 1-2 weeks. I need 3 'square' things sewn for me. Simple, not for clothing etc, so its a fast job. Basically like 2 big pillow-cases.(Raw edges inside is ok.) I supply the fabric, which is fairly thick. They are just for packing covers. See photo of the pieces. The tall one is in 2 pieces. Must be local to Werribee. Time is money, so I want someone who has little travel time. (and I could even bring it to you, and pick up IF its in Werribee, because I need a cheap job.) - Due date: Flexible

Fix my sewing machine

$30

McDowall QLD 4053, Australia

30th Sep 2025

Title: Fix Brother Sewing Machine – Jammed After Curtain Clip Incident Description: Hi, I need help fixing Brother sewing machine. It’s hardly been used, but it got jammed when a curtain clip hit while sewing. Since then it won’t run properly. Looking for someone experienced with sewing machine repairs who can come to McDowall, inspect the jam, & get it working again. Budget: $25-$30 Location: McDowall QLD Preferred time: Flexible – happy to work around when you’re free.

Bag zipper repair

$50

East Hills NSW 2213, Australia

30th Sep 2025

I need the zipper on my backpack fixed or maybe replaced. It doesnt zip up about half the time.

Sewing machine to fix

$30

McDowall QLD 4053, Australia

30th Sep 2025

Title: Fix Brother Sewing Machine – Jammed After Curtain Clip Incident Description: Hi, I need help fixing my Brother basic model sewing machine. It’s hardly been used, but it got jammed when a curtain clip hit while sewing. Since then it won’t run properly. Looking for someone experienced with sewing machine repairs who can come to McDowall, inspect the jam, & get it working again. Budget: $25-$30 Location: McDowall QLD Preferred time: Flexible . happy to work around when you’re free.

Sewing help

$75

Wheeler Heights NSW, Australia

30th Sep 2025

My husband has 26 pairs of underwear that have split at the seam from riding his bike. I would like someone to repair them. How much to do them all in bulk? If you are local I could drop them off.

Seamstress needed:Hem long curtains

$50

Deception Bay QLD, Australia

22nd Sep 2025

I’m looking for someone with sewing experience to shorten and sew hems on 3 pairs of long curtains. Curtains are currently too long (250 cm) and need to be hemmed to fit window length. Looking to get this task done ASAP

Kiran has done a very great job sewing the hem of my curtains. Until our next transaction Kiran! Thank you so much! :)

Experienced Seamstress dress needs to be altered and slightly changed

$160

Leonay NSW, Australia

21st Sep 2025

Need hem done and change the front of the dress a little bit, I want more of a v at the front the wire that is already in it isn’t that strong, I also need the split to be a bit lower I’m happy to increase the price if it’s too hard, I don’t have the best photos atm

Alterations to my second dress for my wedding were very good

Custom dress making with existing dress (major alterations)

$5

Sydney, New South Wales

16th Sep 2025

I have a dress that I absolutely love the entire back, and the colour, but the front of the top part is not very flattering for me. I tried to take it to my usual alterations lady but she said (and I agree) this job is going more into custom dress-making territory. As such I am looking for a Sydney-based dress-maker / seamstress who would like to take on this challenge. I have some ideas but am not fixed on what I’d like the front to look like, I am really happy to be flexible and guided by your experience. I need the dress to be hemmed while we are at it, so that also gives us some extra fabric to work with. Budget for consultation Many thanks

Jiya is exactly what I needed… someone show will take on the challenge that other tailors said would be too hard. Thank you Jiya xx

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

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.