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Recent Seamstress reviews in Melbourne

Karen did a wonderful job! Great communication and quick turnaround. Would recommend!

Looking for a seamstress to sew a rug into poufs

$215

Easy to communicate, quick and a very good job! Thanks Lanie!

Minor Cloth Sewing

$15

Amazing job sewing T-shirts. Thankyou Elena!

Sewer/Dress maker to make T-shirt/ Singlet

$50

Ahmazing!! I feel so blessed to have found Adrian, lovely guy, superbly skilled and so speedy! I’ll definitely be returning to him with any future sewing requirements. Just tops! Thanks a bundle Adrian you saved my bacon x

Sewing job :: complete two half-sewn tops

$70

Asti did an amazing job helping make some custom face masks. She is super lovely and has a beautiful design studio. I highly recommend her and look forward to doing a lot more work together with her

Need someone who can sew face masks

$50

Superb job Easy to work with Highly recommend

Sewing Simple job

$50

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Melbourne

$50 - $150

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$50

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$95

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$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 

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 in Melbourne

Sewing bag strap closed

$20

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2024

bag strap Velcro doesn’t work anymore. I want to sew the straps or the bag shut but my sewing machine doesn’t have a thick enough needle to get through.

Sewing a cover for my therapy roller

$50

Thornbury VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2024

I would like to make a cover for my Roller which is used in therapy and yoga. It looks like this: https://www.facebook.com/coreroller/ I have the hard inside "pipe" piece, but the fabric cover got old and broke off. We would need to have a chat about fabric/materials, I don't yet have any fabric. It is approximately these measurements: Height : 26" - 66cm Diameter : 14" - 11.5cm Weight : ~5kg

Hemming 3 pairs of mens jeans - sewing machine with visible stitching

$30

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

3 pairs of mens jeans to be hemmed/shortened by sewing machine with matching visible stitching. Leg lengths have already been measured out and pinned. Safety pins returned with altered jeans.

Sew baby belt - sample.

$100

Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Gday there. I hope you are well. I am looking for a seamstress to create a sample. This is a harness / belt for securing a baby. Rough sketch attached as well as photos of what it may look like. Looking for seamstress to obtain suitable materials and stitch together. Also looking for design advice around attachment / fastner style.

Industrial Sewing Machinist for Saturday sewing banners Fitzroy

$300

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Sewing of small shadecloth banners using Adler sewing machine at small workshop in Fitzroy. Need to do these on Saturday. approx 6hrs work. Have an industrial machine here so no tools required Young St Fitzroy

Chika was amazing! She did more than I expected and the quality of work was completed with very high standards! Excellent work!

Sewing PVC patches on beach bags

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2024

I am needing 10 PVC patches sewn onto beach bags tomorrow before 5pm for an exhibition... :)

Quick and easy to work with! Got task complete to a high standard and quicker than expected!

Please sew me a skirt!

$500

Collingwood VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2024

I have found a skirt in the world that I am absolutely in love with, but the price is eye-watering and I am between sizes. I would love someone to recreate this skirt for me if possible! My mum was a seamstress, so I am very familiar with fittings etc. This is a sheer circle skirt with three main fabrics: first layer 100% silk, 2/3/4 layers are fine layered soft tulle, and the third and final is a more structured tulle with a horse hair binding in the hem. It has a structured waistband with a zip. I live in Collingwood but can come to you for measuring, fittings. I love the idea of giving this work to someone who is really passionate about creating clothing! I don’t have a strict timeline so even if it takes a couple of months, as an example, that would be fine! I had to enter a price and of course I pay for the fabrics and finishings. But I guess you will tell me what you will charge for work like this 😊

Sew a broken bag

$20

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2024

I urgently need to sew a sleeping mattress bag. It can be a rough job. It just needs to be restitched, should only take 10 or so minutes if you have a setup ready to go. Please can I come over and we can do it quickly. I need to take it camping tomorrow morning. Thank you.

Skilled home sewer-Curtain assistance friday + possibly Monday.

$225

Cremorne VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2024

Part timer called out sick HELP Needed. Im seeking someone whos collaborative, takes directions well, experience sewing interior jobs/projects and a great communicator is best here-----Theres 8 hours of "lets get this done fast and neat" work between today and tomorrow--Possibly 3-4 more hours this coming Monday to install with me, TBA. I require : ++ Someone who can help me right out of the gate with accomplishing the straight forward tasks/ steps within making this set of curtains--- You are attentive to details. like to steam+ press, and sew an moderateky easy project under pressure. ++ visual proof of your experience--pics you post here that are on your website/ airtasker page etc.. show me this is no big deal please ++ please have a simple ( or fancy ) portable straight stitch machine you can bring and use here at my place. ++ Be a good to pro interiors sewer/ seamstress/ whos cool to assist in all of the steps-- blockout curtain experience yes please-- be ok to jump in on any tasks--cut, pin, sew, steam, tweak edges and make sure hems are perfect etc all the funn work We're making a pair of linen pencil pleated curtains with a blockout layer for a houseshowing and Ive injured myself and need experienced person to assist 8 hours ( can be split up but 4 hours minimum) Can be 4 hours today 4 tomorow or all in one--- budget is moderate , but my place has the a/con, coffee and iced tea ON! Small but comfy for this task and 2 ppl. and huge 260 cm curtains Keen to see examples of prior work youve done in your message to me here, and immediate language on curtain constructios that tells /shows me youre experienced. Please send pics from your site and or listing here even will do the trick. NO LINKS. Theyll moderate us and it will be a time waster. P.S.--I'm excited to find a pro sewing person I can call on from time to time !!

Make a skirt (dressmaker/seamstress)

$50

Elwood VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2024

I would like someone to make a skirt like the one pictured. I am roughly a size 10 and 164cm. I want it to be midi length (between knees and ankle). Would need to source materials as well. I'd like it to be a shimmery/sparkley white or gold or cream. It can also have sequins?

Sew a mattress cover

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Hi There! I am looking for someone to sew a mattress cover together for a mattress I have in my van. I cut a latex mattress to size to fit my bed, but now the mattress cover is too big for the mattress. As such, I have most of the materials you'll require, as I'd prefer to use the cover I already have instead of wasting it. So task will involve cutting that to size and resewing it back together. It does currently have a zip, but this will be too big so that may need to be replace.

Sewing insect screens on pvc panels (caravan)

$50

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

6x pvc insect screen panels that require new insect/ fly wire screens to be sewn in. I have all the old screens removed and unpicked and new ones cut and ready to sew in. I’d prefer something close to home. Can drop off and pick up.

Job all done nicely

Sew rip in couch cushion

$30

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2024

My (vintage) couch has cushions that are sewn into the back rest and one of them has a small rip that is growing larger. I need someone with good sewing skills to stitch the rip so it doesn’t get any bigger. - Due date: Flexible

Seamstress needed for Custom Costume

$5

Princes Hill VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2024

A seamstress is required to help form a custom costume, all material and dimensions will be supplied (denim, thread, boning etc). The person will need their own sowing machine. I imagine for an experienced seamstress this will take around 3 hours, but happy to supply more detail if there is interest.

Sew 2 sample dresses. Pattern cut out already. Sleeveless. ruffle hem.

$150

St Kilda VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2024

2 samples of the same style. Style is long sleeveless shift dress with gathered ruffle. Button keyhole closure on back. Self fabric belt and belt loops. Side seam pockets. I have pattern cut out already. It is important the job is finished by Thursday evening for a photo shoot on Friday. - Due date: Before Thursday, 8 February 2024

Efficient and well made dresses. Thankyou Sara.

Seamstress needed to make my camisole design from scratch

$5

Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Feb 2024

Looking for a seamstress/patternmaker to assist me with making a sample for a camisole singlet top from my designs which I have drawn. Ideally will create the sample/pattern together using a body. I have all the materials ready, thanks! - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Before Sunday, 18 February 2024

Very helpful and extremely good communicator. definitely would recommend

Clothing repair

$50

Melbourne City VIC, Australia

28th Jan 2024

My favorite 2 pairs have worn-out seams in the groin area and some worn- out areas Can anyone could reinforce the seams and make the pants usable again? - Due date: Flexible

Sara - A Tailor Extraordinaire! Highly recommend Sara! She fixed my pants incredibly quickly and with meticulous attention to detail. The final result was flawless, and it felt like she truly cared about getting it right. But beyond the expert tailoring, Sara was also incredibly friendly and helpful. She made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ all around!

Sewing: make 3 closed neck tshirts into boatnecks (by this Sunday)

$35

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

22nd Dec 2023

I’m in Fitzroy and happy to drive the tshirts off to a drop off place. I use these tshirts for working out and hate how closed the neck is. Would like to open them up into more boat neck type thing…need them urgently before I go away… - Due date: Before Wednesday, 27 December 2023

Amazing experience and I will definitely use Sara again!

Sewing a dress and shirt

$100

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

20th Dec 2023

I need the outfit in pictures sewn up. It's a basic a-line dress and PJ style button up in same fabric. I have some of the fabric purchased already and could get more if necessary, it's the sewing skills I lack. - Due date: Before Friday, 9 February 2024

Thanks Jess for your hard work

Sewing trims onto costume

$50

Thornbury VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2023

Hi! I have to finish a costume for stage (amateur adult dance thing) and I don’t have a sewing machine (or skill or patience). I’m happy to bring it to you. Tasks include: stitching sequin trim onto neckline and shoulder strap, hemming skirt, attaching trims to skirt and sewing fabric arm band. We can confirm final time reqd / associated cost once you’ve seen what’s involved, as long as I can get a fair representation of likely cost here. I don’t have much budget so hoping I can find someone who will enjoy the task and be happy to take it I’m on this week. :) - Due date: Before Thursday, 2 November 2023

Really enjoyed working with Johanna, she helped me out at the last minute and did a good job!