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Recent Seamstress reviews in Melbourne

Laura was great to work with. She tailored my dress perfectly and it looks great!

Dressmaker, Tailor, Seamstress required to redesign dress

$250

Amazing service, timing and result!

Seamstress needed- Put a split in my dress

$90

Wonderful, helpful and thrilled with the service and results

Seamstress to duplicate dress

$35

I'm so happy with Jenifer's advice on my curtains and her amazing handiwork. Easy to deal with and communicative too

Curtain sewing and advice

$5

Annette was the best an absolute delight! Thank you xxxx

Sewing on Labels - School clothes

$120

Fanstatic work and great communication.

Sewing of seating/bed cushions for a Van

$300

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Melbourne

$50 - $150

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$50

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$100

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$150

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Average reviews for Seamstress Services in Melbourne

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4.91

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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

Needing a gold button sewn on dress

$20

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

6th Oct 2026

MUST be before 8am. Urgently needing a gold button (as pictured) sewn on dress. It’s a gold smooth button that’s missing. Theres 2 out of 3 at the moment. Just need the button replaced with a smooth golden 10-cent piece size button sewn on. In brunswick

Seamstress needed to turn school uniform into Muck Up Day dress

$100

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

2nd Oct 2026

Description I’m looking for someone who is good at sewing/dress alterations to help transform an old school uniform into a cute dress for my Year 12 Muck Up Day. I already have the school uniform and have attached inspiration photos showing the sort of style I’m after. I’d like it altered into a fitted mini dress, ideally with: * A cute fitted/corset-style or straight neckline * Thin straps or ribbon tie straps/bows * Shortened skirt * Pink and/or white ribbon/trim * Some simple decorative details such as stars, patches, initials or “2026” * Potentially a lace-up/ribbon detail at the back if achievable I’m not expecting an exact copy of the inspiration photos — I’d love someone creative who can look at my existing uniform and work out the easiest way to achieve a similar look while still making it neat and wearable. I’m based in Toorak, Melbourne and can bring the uniform to you for fitting/alterations if you’re reasonably nearby. Please let me know if you have experience with dressmaking or clothing alterations, and ideally send through photos of similar work you’ve done. I can supply the uniform and am happy to purchase ribbon, trim, patches etc. based on your recommendations. I need it completed before my Muck Up Day, so please let me know your availability and estimated turnaround time.

Zipper repair on backpack

$30

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Pulley Zippers have come off the tracks teeth

Dressmaker-Simple skirt copied- asap

$100

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

29th Sep 2026

Simple skirt made- copied

Fix sewing machine toyota walking foot timing

$100

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Not stitching correctly, not pulling thread through nicely.

Sewing lessons

$50

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

21st Sep 2026

Would love help learning to sew. Have just bought a singer 4423

I'm after a tailor or experienced sewer to alter 4 dress shirts.

$75

Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

19th Sep 2026

I'm after a tailor or experienced sewer to alter 4 men's dress shirts. I'd like the curved shirttail hem removed and replaced with a straight hem, shortened to a cropped, boxy fit.

Dress Altering Required (seeking a Seamstress )

$50

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

16th Sep 2026

Seeking a Sewer / Seamstress to alter a dress I’d like to wear for a wedding in January. I had it measured at a tailor and they suggested 6cm total width add in 3 cm either side of the zip in a v shape ( see image). Unsure of how far down it needs to be altered to however, see image for rough alteration. Will need to be re-measured. The Tailor suggested the zip be unpicked and resewn in with two v shape panels either side in order for the dress to fit. I’ll provide the fabric.

Hand Sew Labels on Wheat Packs

$400

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Hand sew small labels onto 110 pre filled wheat packs as per photos. Hand stitching must be similar to photo. Wheat packs and labels will be couriered once task has been assigned. Task needs to be completed by Thursday 17th September in the afternoon.

Embroidery

$100

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Embroider a simple logo on a few aprons

Sewing of shirts and blazers

$50

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Ongoing work, looking for someone who can sew with tailored finish to help me design my own pieces

Fix sewing machine

$40

Melbourne VIC 3121, Australia

29th Aug 2026

I have a sewing machine that works well, it just won’t zig zag stitch. I’ve had friends and family look and no one can work it out.

Need an eye sewn back on to a teddy

$100

Melbourne VIC 3068, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Eye came off and need it back on, I’ve still got the eye

Quote on sewimg machine

$10

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

Quote on a repair for a husqvarna automatic type 21 e sewing machine

Help me learn how to sew

$50

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

19th Aug 2026

- Learn how to repair clothes - use a sewing machine

I had my first sewing class with Gyorgyi last Friday and absolutely loved it! She was so lovely, patient and welcoming, and made me feel completely comfortable as a beginner. I learnt so much in just one session and left feeling really excited to keep learning. Such a great experience ✨✨✨

Sewing outer edge of fabric samples

$30

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Neatening and sewing the outer edges of 40 x 40cm fabric samples in matching thread colours. Adding provided eyelets to them also.

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.

Dress maker

$200

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Im looking for someone who can make me a custom dress by sight.

Looking to remove an embroidered logo

$80

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

24th Jul 2026

Needed a logo to be patched as I am changing jobs and don’t want to get a new hi vi’s due to good quality of clothing. Need at least 4 done.

Experienced Seamstress wanted to sew labels onto highend wool beanies

$80

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Sew a care label and product label to each beanie/scarf. Around 80 products total. Work has to be completed to a high standard. $1 per item Would have to see a sample of work before job offered. Happy to drop off products to be sewn off site.

Great job, easy to deal with