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Recent Seamstress reviews in Canberra

Faiqa was wonderful to deal with. I was extremely happy with her work and would highly recommend her.

Sewing souvenir patches on a blanket

$20

Elaine did a fantastic job making cat paws for school book week. Very happy with the result and a very happy child! Highly recommend Elaine.

Sew some paws for school book week by Thursday.

$100

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Curtain making/Sewing

$240

Excellent quality sewing. Really happy with what we received

Sew a cover for a foam mattress

$5

Elaine did a great job sewing up our dog’s bed! Excellent communicator and quality work. Thanks!

Sewing up our dog bed

$30

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

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Canberra

$35 - $110

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$35

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$75

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$110

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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 in Canberra

Sewing t-shirts

$45

Page ACT 2614, Australia

20th Feb 2026

I can help with hemming, unstitching, cropping, taking in, etc

Patches sewn.

$45

Hackett ACT 2602, Australia

15th Feb 2026

My offer includes sewing 3 patches and airtasker service fee.

Always good quality work and done promptly.

Back pack zipper replacement

$40

Dickson ACT, Australia

13th Feb 2026

Backpack replacement zip, approx 60cm

Waistcoat sewing

$200

Lyons ACT, Australia

13th Feb 2026

I have all materials and pattern Pattern d without collar Which is same as pattern E but single breasted

Seamstress services

$200

Lyons ACT, Australia

13th Feb 2026

Hi Looking to get a waistcoat made from the pattern and material I have

Patches sewing onto backpack

$50

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

6th Feb 2026

I have two backpacks, both requiring 10 patches sewing onto each.

Help with sewing a sash and skirt out of chiffon

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

24th Jan 2026

I need someone who can assist with making a sash and skirt out of chiffon and attach to a leotard (already made). I have the materials just running out of time.

Patches Sewn.

$35

Hackett ACT 2602, Australia

16th Jan 2026

I can assist you with sewing 2 patches by tomorrow.

She has been extremely helpful for my last minute sewing needs. Would 100% reccomend.

Super king size silk doona cut in half and edges sewn + doona cover

$150

Isaacs ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2026

Cut super king size silk doona down long side, bind (if required) and sew sides. Cut super king size cotton doona cover down long side and sew sides. Collection Isaacs ACT or I can drop to you. Southside Canberra.

Faiqa did a fabulous job, thank you.

Sew patches onto work uniform

$20

Lyneham ACT 2602, Australia

8th Jan 2026

Need 3 patches sown onto work uniforms

Would reccomend, fantastic job and completed promptly. Thank you so much

Sew patches onto denim jacket

$100

Belconnen ACT 2615, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Need 15-20 patches sewn on a denim jacket

Seamstress

$3,000

Tuggeranong ACT 2900, Australia

22nd Dec 2025

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Sewing a picnic basket liner and Lid

$50

McKellar ACT 2617, Australia

23rd Nov 2025

I need to get a Picnic Basket Liner and lid sewn. Will supply Fabric. Roughly 50x30x30 cm

Amazing work doing a Basket for me

Pocket sewn on a tea shirt

$20

Holt ACT, Australia

27th Oct 2025

Sew a pocket onto a tea shirt

Leather Darth Vader bodysuit sewn

$700

Lyneham ACT, Australia

26th Oct 2025

I'm looking for a seamstress or preferably someone skilled with sewing to sew me a 1 or 2 piece leather or fake leather Darth Vader bodysuit. It would basically be pants and a top with 1 inch lines running down the entire length of it, it is quilted so that the leather seems like it has volume, And is fitted to me. I would have to show up probably at your place for you to take measurements, and I do have the quilting and I have approximately 5 m of fake leather. Not sure if I got the right quilting though - But if you know sewing, you'll know exactly what to use and if I got the correct stuff. Would love to meet and go over reference photos so you know exactly what I'm after.

Sew clothes for me, I have the design and fabric

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

10th Oct 2025

I have some fabric that I would like to turn into a dress and a skirt. Looking for an experienced seamstress to make these clothes for me. Please send examples of your work, thanks. Price is for both items of clothing.

Clothes sewn in bulk

$5

Canberra ACT, Australia

5th Oct 2025

Paying per piece. (Price TBD) No more than 75 pieces. No less than 20. Garment is a very basic zipper Fabric, thread, all tools will be supplied.

Sewing alterations to a formal dress

$150

Curtin ACT, Australia

14th Sep 2025

I am hoping to purchase a dress in size 14 (last size available) that I’m hoping to have altered to fit me, I am a size 6. I am wondering if this is even possible, and how much it would cost?

Costume maker

$200

Banks ACT 2906, Australia

28th Aug 2025

Needing someone to make a costume for me for a fancy dress theme is barbie

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.