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"Monique was outstanding, she’s wonderful and wrapping up a whole lot of Christmas presents for me, she’s very organised ..."
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"Amanda was fantastic, she’s got an amazing eye for detail and style "
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"In life things need to be easy This was soooooo easy Love Carolinas work and now she gets ongoing business for makin..."
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"Shubha was collaborative and transparent to ensure the project was completed to meet our expectations. Thanks Shubha :) "
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"Cushions were not straight edged. Communication was reasonable. Overall, yes, I would use again with above understanding..."
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Recent Sewing reviews in Inner South Melbourne
Excellent quality work with quick turnaround. Highly recommend!
Pants hem sewn
$30
Shubha is a really nice person and does quality work. Highly recommended :)
Sew custom evening wear
$200
Perfect communication. Tells me what is happening and shows me what she has done to confirm. Made good suggestions based on her experience. Good experience will hire again 👍😊
Sewing wash labels on scarf
$180
Thank you!
Sewing a Top
$50
Dee is nice person, happy to discuss with her!
Sewing needed
$5
Modestly efficient. Did a fantastic job. Very neat and practical.
Measure,quote and sew a tarpaulin for outdoor swing roof only
$100
What's the average cost of a sewing alteration service in Inner South Melbourne
$50 - $160
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$50
median
$100
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$160
Average reviews for Sewing Services in Inner South Melbourne
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4.92
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Sewers can alter clothes in many ways, such as adjusting the length of trousers or tightening a skirt around the waist. Sewing experts can also add features to a garment, whether it’s adding nifty pockets to a dress or sewing patches onto sleeves.
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Upholstery and drapery sewing
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Recent Sewing tasks in Inner South Melbourne
Clothing alterations/ sewing job
$150
Brighton VIC, Australia
30th Dec 2025
Hello :) I am looking for someone who can potentially help with some clothing alterations bits & pieces that I need doing. I have a few things that I am hoping to get sorted this week if possible, approx 5 or 6 items including examples such as pants to be taken up/ hemmed, a button to be sewn back on a cardigan. I am located in Brighton (Bayside, 3186), but I can drop off/ pick up locally or you can pick up from here, whatever suits best :) Thank you so much! Tess
Hem/ sew several pairs of trousers
$100
Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
12th Dec 2025
Take up / hem and sew 5 pairs of work trousers, 2 casual trousers and 2 long skirts. Price negotiable.
Sewing Outdoor Sun/Chaise Lounge Covers
$10
Waterways VIC 3195, Australia
3rd Dec 2025
I’m looking for someone to sew/make three outdoor sun lounge/chaise lounge cushion covers. - Current covers are fraying and have zips. - I’d like to reuse the existing cushion inserts. You can either sew new covers over the top or replace them entirely — I’m flexible. - I will provide the fabric/materials. Please provide a quote for the job.
Re sew linen curtain hem - in house
$150
Beaumaris VIC, Australia
30th Nov 2025
The bottom hem of our linen curtain was stepped on and has come undone. We need someone who has experience with these materials to sew it back - it is approximately half of the curtain guessing around 2.5m when stretched out.
Sewing machine - initial lesson
$120
Caulfield East, Victoria
13th Nov 2025
Provide a 1.5 hour lesson on using a singer heavy duty sewing machine for a beginner. Just bought machine and need competent, patient person who has had experience sewing to teach teenager who is about to study fashion. Machine brand new
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Sew 3 inch hole in bean bag
$20
Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
12th Nov 2025
I have a large bean bag with a split that needs sewing together.
Sew covers
$400
Moorabbin VIC, Australia
26th Oct 2025
I am installing padded wall tiles to surround a golf simulator screen and I need the fabric sewn for each individual piece so that I can upholster and install. I have cut all the substrates, there is squares and triangles, I can supply the fabric and all edges need to be stitched and the covers will be stapled over the foam. The squares are approximately 800mmx800mm and the triangles are half that. I can supply the fabric also.
Box cushions sewn
$180
Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
26th Oct 2025
I need some box cushions covers sewn for 6 cushions for a bench seat I am making. I have already cut the cushions to size and have purchased the fabric and zippers. I just don’t have a sewing machine. Cushion dimensions are roughly: All are 100mm thick 121cm x 72cm 84cm x 72cm 156cm x 84cm 156 x 33cm 72 x 33cm 84 x 33cm
Amanda did an amazing job making my box cushions. She went above and beyond beyond and they fit perfectly and look fantastic. Highly recommend!
Service my industrial sewing machine
$200
Carnegie VIC, Australia
23rd Oct 2025
I need my Juki industrial sewing machine serviced before I use it
Sew cushion covers - fabric supplied
$60
Hampton VIC 3188, Australia
21st Oct 2025
Budget is ideally $30 per cushion. Hi there! 👋 I’m after someone who enjoys sewing and would like a small creative project — making two 40 x 60 cm cushion covers. I’ll supply all the fabric; just need your sewing skills and neat finishing! Simple design with zipper, Clean stitching and tidy seams please. I can drop the fabric off and collect when ready Great little side project if you love sewing or crafting Prefer someone around Bayside Melbourne (Hampton, Sandringham, Brighton) or near Springvale for convenience. Please let me know your experience and how long it might take.
She did a great job and very prompt work!
Sewing badges and scarves to poncho
$250
Carnegie VIC, Australia
21st Sep 2025
Hello! I’m looking for someone with sewing experience (seamstress/seamster, tailor or just someone handy with needle and thread) to help finish a project. I have a poncho with a collection of scouting and badges and scarves. •Many badges already attached, but will need to be moved to make space. • Around 65 badges need to seen on securely. •2 scarves and 3 chords to be attached as part of the design. •We also need a session together to discuss layout before sewing starts. It is a decent amount of work, so I am looking for a fair offer that reflects the time involved. Cheers!
Sew lining onto inside of skirt part of dress
$40
Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia
1st Sep 2025
I have received this beautiful dress for my cousins wedding. The top half of the dress is double lined but the bottom side is see through. I would love to have a lining sewed on (hopefully in the same material) by the 20/09 I will supply the fabric
Sew hem on dress
$150
Bentleigh East VIC, Australia
20th Aug 2025
I need my daughters dress hem taken up for her event tomorrow night
Sewing clothing
$150
Highett VIC, Australia
15th Aug 2025
I need a men’s tie made from a material I will supply. I also need a women’s maxi skirt made from the same material
Fix my sewing machine the needle is broken
$30
Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
23rd Jul 2025
The needle on the sewing machine has snapped so I need to put a new needle in. It is a Elna sewing machine
Repair my Singer sewing machine
$100
Chelsea VIC, Australia
23rd Jul 2025
My quite new machine breaks the thread
Sewing four hems on two curtains
$60
Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia
20th Jul 2025
I have two curtains 2800mm in length that I need a hem put on the sides. I can drop them off and pick up. Would ideally like them done tomorrow late morning if possible.
Great work, very communicative and very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend
Commercial sewing person with machine to repair seems of X-ray aprons
$5
Carnegie VIC, Australia
4th Jul 2025
We are looking for someone to repair/adjust seems on x-ray aprons. The sewing machine needs to be stronger than a normal sewing machine. ie. thicker material.
Stich sewing on office chair
$30
Murrumbeena VIC, Australia
10th Jun 2025
Need someone to sew the split in the sewing off the office chair
Sew 2 cushion covers, all materials provided
$35
Brighton East, Victoria
7th Jun 2025
Sew 2 cushion covers, material, zip and foam provided. 54cm x 55cm and 54cm x 63cm



