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Recent Seamstress reviews in Melbourne

Amy is professional, friendly and created my sewing project with great communication and skills. I highly recommend working with her, I will be using her services again.

Sewing Services

$200

Excellent job, extremely quick - done while I waited!

Zipper replaced

$40

Amy did a great job sewing my blankets. She was quick and nice and neat. Thank you!

Resew a seam on x2 blankets

$30

Jennifer is professional and did a great job 👍

I need a seamstress to take in my dress and make it fitted.

$30

Great communication, task done efficiently, thank you very much

Sewing Pocket Jacket

$25

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Melbourne

$45 - $150

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$90

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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

Experienced seamstress wanted

$250

Richmond VIC, Australia

9th Sep 2025

I need an experience seamstress or tailor to perform the following; - one mini skirt (take in at the waist, shortened) - One pair of pants hemmed at the bottom - One pair of silk pants (taken in at the waist, shortened) - fully tailored corset dress (bring in at the waist, short lace skirt) must have experience in working with corsets and tailoring lace

Curtains sewn

$130

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

8th Sep 2025

I need 3 curtains made from calico fabric for a large space. Each curtain needs to measure 3.7m wide x 3.1m tall. I will supply calico. The job involves: Cutting fabric into drops/panels and sewing together to required size Overlocking top, bottom, and sides You’ll need your own sewing machine and tools. Fabric will be supplied.

Seamstress to sow on 10 care labels

$20

Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2025

Looking for seamstress / sowing whizz to sow on brand/ care labels to my beach towel brand. Shouldn't take too long. I have matching coloured threads. Will be quality checked at end that they are straight.

Sewing a primed canvas 'quilt' Small amount of wadding.

$100

Kensington VIC, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Just to confirm as there are a few interested: These are two outcomes, each is 2 pieces of canvas quilted together with wadding in-between. Two pieces of 80 by 80cm of canvas to be sewn into a grid of 9 squares. Small amount of wadding in-between. Already Cut and set up ... apologies If it was confusing.

Sew a small cushion

$50

St Kilda VIC, Australia

31st Aug 2025

I am looking for someone to sew a small red velvet cushion. Approx 22x 15cm. I can supply the red velvet fabric and stuffing or happy for the person to provide. I’d like it to be quite thick and full so not a thin flat cushion.

Excellent quality work!

Embroidery for 10 x socks

$100

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

31st Aug 2025

I have ten pairs of socks that need custom embroidering this week.

Sewing Cushion Covers

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

30th Aug 2025

Hi, I’m looking for someone who can help me bring some cushion covers to life! They’ll be simple, standard covers with a zipper, I just don’t have the sewing skills myself. I will provide the upholstery fabric but will need zips provided, and there may be a couple of different sizes (to be confirmed). I would love to start with one sample, and if all goes well, I’ll be looking to have 20+ made to begin with. I’m based in the South Eastern suburbs, so ideally looking for somewhere local, though I’m flexible. (Only Melbourne locals please, not interstate) I’m happy to work around $40 per hour, but open to negotiating depending on the job (Images are of the upholstery roll I have and cushion style I would like made.)

Sew my couch repairs

$40

Brunswick VIC, Australia

27th Aug 2025

I have a slit in my couch that needs stitching back together

Great. Punctual. Did an amazing job fixing my couch!

Sewing pillows

$80

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

26th Aug 2025

Hi I have some material I bought that I want made into cushions - can drop material to you. Maybe 2-3 regular cushions.

Amazing work. Highly recommend

Commercial sewing machine mechanic

$50

Thornbury VIC, Australia

26th Aug 2025

Blade adjustment needs to line up with stitch work

Sewing pants

$20

St Kilda Road VIC, Australia

25th Aug 2025

Torn slacks on the side of my pants, on the stitching

I need someone to fix my juki sewing machine

$80

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

My juki sewing machine is jamming up and i dont know why

Sew pockets onto pants

$40

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

10th Aug 2025

Reaching out to anyone who can sew 2 pockets onto the front (both left and right side) of these cotton pants. No rush for timing, can be done whenever. Happy to drop off & pick up

Great communication & an amazing job at adding pockets into my pants! Very happy with the outcome

60 x napkins sewn - fabric provided

$200

Brunswick VIC, Australia

1st Jul 2025

I need 60 x napkins sewn. I will provide the fabric. Material is polyester viscose fabric in a tartan check. Measurements are 40cm x 40cm Location Brunswick Victoria

Amanda did an incredible job and he end result was exactly what we needed.

Need an experienced seamstress to create a large curtain

$75

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

19th Jun 2025

We have a large curtain in one of our stores that we are replacing. It is approximately 38 meters of fabric with 97 eyelets across the 2 curtains. Detailed measurements can be supplied once the job has been accepted. Please quote with your hourly rate for this job

Shruti did a great job of a very large and difficult curtain we got her to make. Very happy with the end result

Embroidery on x 4 bathrobes AND hemming of x 5 curtains

$145

East Melbourne VIC, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Hello! I’m looking for a keen home sewing person. I’ve been very sick lately & I’ve bought matching cozy fluffy bathrooms for my mum & two sisters as a thank you for helping me out while I am sick/tired etc. I’d like someone who can sew / embroider to be able to sew our family nicknames onto the back of each of the X 4 robes. I think sewing on a braided dark pink ribbon in the shape of each short nickname would be easiest & perfect and look very special & cute… open to ideas. AND Aside from this, I’ve bought x 5 sets of cheap Ikea curtains for my vintage caravan that I need hemmed to caravan window length, so I can lease the van out for some income. I will get the measurements. I’ve got the robes & curtains with me in East Melbourne. If you could pick up / drop off when done that would be amazing as I am not very mobile at the moment.. However, I DO have my old car with me and I could drop off to you at some point when I am not sick - as long as not too far & not in a busy traffic period. I am new to Melbourne & not very confident driving in the hectic traffic…🙈 I’ve made what I hope is a reasonable offer for your time on this - but please make a different offer if you think necessary & I will consider. I don’t have a lot of cash left just at the moment (not working for several months as sick), but I do want to be fair & reasonable about the payment - and it is very important to me that this present is special & beautiful for my family, and also that my beloved old vintage caravan is functional, and so I can lease it for some income while I am not well. I have included approx $25 in this offer for the braid to be sewn on & matching thread for that & the green curtains. I have also included $20 for pick up & drop off to East Melbourne. Thank you.

Isabella is such a fantastic Airtasker! She’s so smart, skilled, honest, diligent and is very professional in her communications. Recommend her very highly to anyone for… basically anything! She’s going places for sure 🙌🙏

Moth hole mending and sewing seams!

$70

Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

30th May 2025

I have four items that need minor mending! 1) A skirt which needs a new fastner sewed into it (I have bought the fastner) 2) A top with a side seam that has unravelled 3) 2x merino wool turtlenecks that each have 3x small moth holes that need repairing.

Kirsten was wonderful! She was very punctual, efficient, friendly! Highly recommend her services!!!

Stitching / sewing an elastic strap onto leather gloves

$30

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

12th Apr 2025

I've got a pair of heated motorcycle gloves off eBay. They are old and the fastening strap has come off (and been lost). I need to replace it with something elastic (to go around the wrist). I might be able to repurpose the strap from these old ski gloves (also pictured)

Great work and excellent quality. Was so glad she could fix the stitching 😃

Linen Sheet Repairs (Sewing Machine Needed)

$35

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

6th Apr 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for someone local who can help me repair two linen sheets using a sewing machine. They need some mending, nothing too complicated if you know about sewing, just a bit of stitching to bring them back to life. If you’re experienced with sewing (especially with linen fabric) and have a machine, I’d love to hear from you! Happy to drop them off or meet somewhere convenient

Leila was wonderful ! Thanks again

Sew x2 couch buttons

$50

Toorak VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2025

Top and bottom buttons need to be sewn in of couch

Was impressed with Alison’s sewing skills and communication. Would definitely book her again should the need arise.