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Recent Seamstress reviews in Melbourne

Fanstatic work and great communication.

Sewing of seating/bed cushions for a Van

$300

Annette was the best an absolute delight! Thank you xxxx

Sewing on Labels - School clothes

$120

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

Wonderful, helpful and thrilled with the service and results

Seamstress to duplicate dress

$35

Amazing service, timing and result!

Seamstress needed- Put a split in my dress

$90

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

Dressmaker, Tailor, Seamstress required to redesign dress

$250

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

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

Dressmaker - Evening Dress

$500

Melbourne VIC 3181, Australia

28th Aug 2026

I’d like to see if someone can make an evening dress for a black tie wedding I am attending in October. The dress I like is not an appropriate colour and sold out - see attached pictures. I believe it’s a heavyweight jersey fabric. I am having a pattern made.

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

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

Seamstress to help me work on my project list

$500

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

13th Jul 2026

I have a large stash of fabric and patterns waiting for me to find the time to work on them so I'm looking for a seamstress to help me make a dent in the pile and finally get some pieces to wear. I would provide all fabric and things like buttons or zips or elastic as required, just looking for someone with their own sewing machine and some skills as a seamstress to cut patterns and put them together as well as provide some expertise on fit and design. I realise the rate may vary by project, really looking to connect and discuss projects and pricing for each. I guess I'm seeking an efficient rate given the prospect of multiple ongoing projects. Happy to drop off fabric and supplies to a location or have you come round to discuss, or can have a quick call over zoom to discuss. Timeline is very flexible, I'm wanting to make a sizeable dent in the project list by November (maybe at least 3-5 projects completed). Some patterns may need toilles/samples done to check sizing in advance, Happy to provide fabric for that.

Flare leggins hemmed (either with the tape or sewn)

$10

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

8th Jul 2026

I ordered flare leggings from echt but they're too long so I want to get them hemmed so that they stay folded up.

Need a dress maker

$250

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

7th Jul 2026

I need a professional dress maker for an upcoming project

Zipper repair shorts

$25

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

21st Jun 2026

I need a zipper repaired on a pair shorts

Zipper Replacement for jeans

$15

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

12th Jun 2026

I need the zipper replacement for my jeans

Dressmaking services

$700

Melbourne VIC, Australia

8th Jun 2026

Need a price for a dressmaker to make either of the below

Custom embroidery

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2026

Small machine embroidery using normal cotton thread onto shirt pockets. 136 shirts to be embroidered in 4 different colours. Would need a digitised embroidery machine. There wil

Sewing baby clothing

$150

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

24th May 2026

Hi, I already have the patterns cut and am looking for someone to help me with the sewing side of things. I sew myself as well, but the workload has become a little too much for me to manage alone, so I’m hoping to find someone reliable to help share the load. The role would be around 6 hours per week and could be done either from my home in Viewbank or from our Victoria Market store. I use Janome domestic sewing machines and an overlocker. At the moment I’m mainly looking to build up stock of: Pants from 0–3 months to 2–3 years Beanies from 0–3 months to 6–12 months Dribble bibs Scarves The sewing itself is not overly difficult — there is just quite a lot to get through. If this is something you would be interested in please contact me.

Mobile Seamstress

$150

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th May 2026

Come to my apartment and take my measurements, tailor a couple pairs of pants

Sewing fabric

$50

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Swing two pieces of fabric together and edge the outside edges - 2x40cmx250cm

Clear and friendly communication, quick turnaround - completed work as requested