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Recent Sewing reviews in West Melbourne

Fatemah did a very good job of hand sewing our leather couch where the seams had split. It was a difficult job. Thank you!

Fix/Sew & clean leather couch

$300

Excellent communication and beautiful sewing skills

Cushions sewed

$75

Thanks so much Zeena. Super prompt and professional. Hemming looks great, can’t wait to see the curtains hung up!

Sew Hem hemming shorten curtains

$35

Attention to detail! Kept me informed every step of the way and made sure I was updated and happy with the outcome. Zeena is lovely in person and exceeded my expectations with the final product. Highly recommend!

SEW WIDE SASH OBI BELT FOR KIMONO

$30

Great job and very fast. Great communication, Janet even delivered the item to my house at no extra charge. Thanks Janet

Sew buttons on doona cover

$10

Fast and great final product. 100% Recommend!!

100 Calico bags sewn

$150

What's the average cost of a sewing alteration service in West Melbourne

$25 - $117

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$25

median

$49

high

$117

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Average reviews for Sewing Services in West Melbourne

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What do sewing services include?

Sewing services include dressmaking, tailoring, and clothing alteration and repair. Our platform connects you with sewing experts for various items, such as prom dresses, trousers, jackets, and streetwear. Whether you need a jumpsuit made from scratch or a dress was taken up, you’ll find Taskers who can help. Here’s a list of sewing tasks you can get done through our platform. 

Custom sewing 

Hire a sewist who can create clothes for you based on a sketch, existing garment, or Pinterest inspiration. Bespoke dressmaking or tailoring lets you achieve the perfect fit and style. And you’re sure to have a one-of-a-kind garment you’ll love to wear for the years to come. Sewing experts can sew custom garments, including prom dresses, costumes, wedding dresses, and polo shirts. 

If you run a small business, put up a task and find an experienced sewer who can produce your products, be it womenswear or small mittens. When your pieces are ready, a fashion photographer can take amazing photos of your clothes – ready for posting on Instagram!   

Clothing repair 

Sewists offer clothing repair services. They can fix a broken zip or sew on a button. No task is too small! Clothing repair also includes mending holes and stitching up linings. Discovered a rip on your dress, and your party is a few hours away? Put up a task and find nearby sewing services in minutes. 

Once you’ve accepted an offer, your Tasker can come by and deal with your clothing emergency. If you’re in no rush, go ahead and have a sewer fix up or restyle an old garment you love. You could even hire a Tasker to dry-clean a dusty coat or iron your clothes. 

Clothing alteration 

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. 

Clothing alteration is a great way to customise or update a garment to a wearer’s preference. Find sewing alteration services near you today by putting up a task and telling us what you need to be done.  

Upholstery and drapery sewing

Aside from clothing, sewing experts can work on upholstery, linens, and other items. Upholstery sewing includes sewing couch cushions and repairing zips on seat covers. You can also find local sewing machinists who sew pillow covers or curtains. Whatever you need, we’ll connect you with Taskers equipped to do the job.  

Sewing lessons 

Learn how to mend a garment yourself or get started on your dream clothing business. You can avail affordable and quality sewing lessons through our platform. We’ll help you find sewing experts happy to teach you sewing skills

Whether you’d like to start a new hobby or become an independent sewing machinist, sewing lessons can help you achieve your goals. Simply put up a task, set your budget, and get offers from local sewing lessons near you. 

Recent Sewing tasks in West Melbourne

Sewing, removing wristbands, adding bias binding

$50

Werribee VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2024

I have converted an Oodie into a jacket I need someone to finish it off for me, replace wristbands with bias binding and to add bias binding to the front opening Bias binding and cotton provided.

Sewing/repair on trousers

$35

Eltham VIC, Australia

30th Mar 2024

Two rips on back of trousers to be repaired

Sew an evening dress off patterns

$5

Hillside VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2024

I have the patterns of specifics and measurements Midi long sleeve dress Square neck Zip in the back With applique/netting overlay on a satin fabric Add buttons for zip and cuff Balloon sleeves with cuffs and buttons

I found Sara to be a genuine and caring person. Super helpful and it is no doubt she knows what she is doing and is a professional in her field of sewing, alterations etc. If you are concerned, don't be, English is a second language for Sara, but she is still able to communicate just fine. Highly recommend. Ii don't give that easily

Sew my curtain edges

$100

Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2024

I have sheer curtains and the edges are fraying. I would like these sewn/overlocked to stop the fraying.

Machine sew 2 small sheer blinds to fit caravan window.l

$80

Bacchus Marsh VIC, Australia

20th Mar 2024

Machine sew sheer blinds to fit small caravan windows. We have done 3 out of 5 so far however would need the remaining 2 cut to size of windows and to match others (hem etc) Sheet blind will be provided I can purchase the sheers and even deliver locally once order approved Would require these to be completed, dropped off or picked up by next Tuesday at the very latest

Help to move sewing machine

$50

Albanvale VIC, Australia

9th Mar 2024

Need to pickup sewing machine from Albanvale and drop it in Essendon North

Very nice and helpful and does job with affordable prices

Sewing custom suitcase covers

$150

Altona Meadows VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2024

Task : Sew 2 suitcase covers (clear) either fitted (elastic) or zipped -Picture of the ideal outcome attached (for demonstration purposes) -Measurements of the 2 suitcases attached -Must provide materials to complete desired outcome -Can bring suitcases to bidder location or pick up from Altona meadows

Sewing 5 x basic chair covers

$40

Point Cook VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2024

Looking for someone to stitch some basic straight hems on a sewing machine for 6 x chairs - 2 x pieces each chair (44 straight line stitches in total) Very basic I just don’t have a sewing machine, will already be pinned

Experienced Machine Sewing person on freelance basis

$35

Williamstown North VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2024

We are an established furniture manufacturing business based in Williamstown North, looking for an experienced machine sewer to assist in sewing upholstery products to aid in our furniture manufacturing. Think cut and sew fabric for cushions, bolsters, ottomans, upholstered bedheads etc. Specific upholstery sewing experience not essential - general machine and overlocking experience required. We are looking to establish a relationship with someone that we can call on on an as needs basis in line with our order demand. If you are interested and available freelance a couple of days per month, please reply with your experience and availability. $35/hr Thanks Erin - Due date: Flexible

Sewing Tent

$50

Hillside VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2023

Stitching required for tent - Due date: Flexible

Highly recommended ++ Very prompt, great communication and excellent job done. Would definitely recommend.

Sewing Machine operator - 2 days work - Williamstown

$1,000

Williamstown VIC, Australia

17th Nov 2023

2 days work of simple sewing on industrial sewing machine (You will be sewing strips of velcro onto webbing - straight line sewing only) in Williamstown. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 18 November 2023

Great working with Amanda. Would do so again!

Sew patch on dog bed

$25

Yarraville VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2023

My dog’s beloved dog bed now has holes. Needs a piece of fluffy material sewed over (ideally a big piece to cover both holes or white bit). Cover is removable to allow sewing. Ideal if you have spare piece of fluffy/fleece material lying around to use but I could find some to. Can be collected from yarraville, or I can drop to you if you’re in yarraville, seddon, Footscray, ascot vale, parkville… - Due date: Flexible

Experienced in hand sewing

$210

Williamstown North VIC, Australia

2nd Nov 2023

Hi All, Help Wanted Please! This is a bit of a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone that has experience in hand sewing is available tomorrow (Friday 3rd Nov) to assist me in hand sewing french tufts into bench seat cushions in our workshop in Williamstown North? Will pay $30 per hour. Need to start at 9am or 10am (whichever suits you), and finish around 4pm. I'm running out of time to sew these for a customer, as they are far more time consuming than I first thought, so need more hands, literally! Please let me know if you're interested and available. Pic for info - I can provide tutorial on how to do it, however I just need someone that is proficient in hand sewing so that we can hit the ground running. Thanks! Erin - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 3 November 2023

Anna is fantastic! Highly recommend!

I need someone to sew the hem of my jeans closed

$20

Seddon VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2023

I have unpicked my jeans and just need someone to sew the hem shut and disguise the light crease that is left over. No measurements or unoicki - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 28 October 2023

Couch Cover sewing

$5

Melton South VIC, Australia

26th Oct 2023

We have two couch covers that have split along the zip Can this be repaired? Happy to have some elastic material added and sewn to the zipper so it doesn’t happen again Not sure on pricing Pictures attached - Due date: Flexible

Sew button holes

$30

Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2023

I have a sewing machine and the button holes foot but I need someone to do the button holes - Due date: Before Thursday, 2 November 2023

Lersy works very fast gave her short notice and was able to complete the task on time.

Upholstery sewing

$800

West Footscray VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2023

Couch and chair covers (fully removable slip covers) remade from existing old covers in new material. I’ll buy material (additional to budget) if u can provide measurements and I can drop off covers to you to cut the pattern so u can do it wherever is convenient. - Due date: Before Thursday, 30 November 2023

Badges sewn onto Scouts T-shirt

$20

Footscray VIC, Australia

16th Oct 2023

My son has several badges that need to be sewn onto his Scouts T-shirt in specific places. It has been on my to-do list forever, but I’m finally accepting reality. I’m happy to drop off. . - Due date: Flexible

Mimi is fantastic! Great communication and excellent work.

Cutting fabric sew on velcro 8m length

$90

Maidstone VIC, Australia

29th Aug 2023

Cut and are 6m length of fabric with Velcro . Making skirts for stage - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 4 September 2023

Cutting and sewing skirt for stage / sew on Velcro

$90

Maidstone VIC, Australia

28th Aug 2023

Cut 6 lengths of black fabric with a hot knife 6m long and see on Velcro - Due date: Before Wednesday, 6 September 2023