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Recent Seamstress reviews in Melbourne

Top quality, so fast and absolutely delightful! Thanks Laura.

Sewing curtains

$200

Top job! Prompt. Reliable. Talented.

Need 2 covers sewn for couch ends

$150

Angela is amazing, friendly prompt service and her work speaks for itself. Highly recommended.

Sewer required for re upholstering seat cushions

$200

I could not be more pleased with my gowns. They are beautifully sewn. Amanda was very responsive and made them in record time. Many thanks for keeping the nurses safe. Would highly recommend Amanda. Kerryn

Sew fabric surgical gowns

$500

Asti has done a lovely job on my curtains, beautifully finished and very prompt. Highly recommended

I need sewing

$150

Great quality and fast, highly recommend

I need 194 beanies seams re sewn. 5 done as test

$22

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Melbourne

$50 - $150

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$50

median

$100

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$150

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Average reviews for Seamstress Services in Melbourne

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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 shirts, pants, overalls

$20

Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Apr 2024

Hello! I have 13 kidswear pieces that I needed sewed. It's only 5 styles but also additional colourways, so 13 styles in total. I have patterns available for 3 of the styles. I have samples available for the remaining styles and would require a pattern to be made for these 2 styles. I have the sample yardage sourced and available. I am also looking for someone to sew x20 units of each style once the patterns and samples are complete and finalised (x20 units of x13 styles). So if you would like to quote for only the sewing and not the pattern making, please also let me know. I have a detailed spreadsheet available and ready to send privately upon your reply. I am based in Melbourne, but happy to accept offers from greater Victoria. Thank you.

Dress Maker required

$80

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2024

I have some sequin material I would like made into a top and skirt for a disco party. I can come to you with material and for a fitting

Sew a custom sized fitted bed sheets

$100

South Yarra VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2024

I have a campervan that has a custom size mattresses inside, and I need to create custom size fitted sheets. It’s 2 mattresses, and I need 2 sets of sheets, so in total 4 fitted sheets. They are 60x188cm and 50x188cm. I will provide all the fabric and elastic. I’m in no rush getting them done but It would be awesome if it got done within a couple of weeks.

Seamstress to sew a kimono dress into a skirt

$120

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

10th Apr 2024

I have a dress made of a great kimono fabric. I'd like it to be undone and remade into an ankle - length skirt, copying another skirt I will provide which is a very simple design with side splits to knee and a rear zip. Tasker to pickup the fabric and example skirt from Southbank and drop back on completion. Please also provide the zip. With any leftover material, please make a throw cushion. I will give you an old pillow to get the stuffing from. Looking for someone with sewing experience! Amount accounts for the Airtasker fee.

URGENT - Dressmaker needed for a top

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2024

Hi, I'm looking for a talented dressmaker in Melbourne, who is able to make the image attached. I have the fabric, just not the underlay, but happy to purchase

Baseball cap repair (sewing/tailoring/repairs)

$60

Windsor VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2024

I have 5 baseball caps that I need the brim restitched in. It is currently detached from the cap. I am based in Melbourne and can drop them off to you and pick them up.

Merino wool jumper repair: Sew two suede elbow patches

$40

Northcote VIC, Australia

5th Apr 2024

I have an old thin technical Merino wool Hoody. Both elbows have worn through and I would like someone to provide suede elbow patches (Gray or Brown) and sew it onto both elbows. I live in Northcote, I expect that you would need to take the jumper to your place to fix it, so I’m happy to arrange a handover. Can be flexible.

Sew cushion

$80

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2024

Looking for a seamstress to sew 4 European size cushions (65 x 65cm) can be completed at your home, but I will provide the material so it can be collected from Fitzroy. Potentially can drop off/pick up materials to you.

Sew my brand labels onto my garments

$140

St Kilda VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2024

I run a small online fashion business and need help to machine-sew my brand labels onto 35 pieces of clothing. Ideally you can also pick-up and drop-off.

So easy working with Meha! Thank you so much the sewing labels look amazing and you've done it so quickly and efficiently too. Communication also great :) Thank you!

Seamstress/Dressmaker to make two skirts

$100

Melbourne City, VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2024

I need two skirts made for a photoshoot on Saturday 6th. I can provide the patterns or a sample along with the fabric. I do not have zips/hooks.

Meha was able to take on my last minute request with ease, and the results were perfect. She was so kind and thoughtful! Will absolutely book her again.

Quick sewing job

$40

Coburg VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2024

Quick sewing job I need a new cover sewn for this chair. I have the fabric and I’ll come to you. Super easy task. The current fabric will come off and you can use that as a template to sew the provided fabric. This will then be stapled to the chair (which I will do). Should only take about 30 mins See pics and ask any questions. Can come to you anywhere in metro Melbourne - near Coburg preferred

Fantastic to work with! Got the job done perfectly :)

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

Very happy with my covered padded therapy roller! Chika was happy to give it a go and really came through with the goods!

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!

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 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!