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Recent Sewing reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs
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Sew repair
$350
Sylvia did a fabulous job of sewing labels into school uniforms and casual clothes. Thank you!
Sew labels on school uniforms and clothes
$250
BEST EVER! She’s a queen. Thank you so much everything was perfect
Need buttons sewn onto sets
$150
Such a great experience working with Laila on a simple yet detailed job. Thank you
Custom sewing service for wedding canopy
$50
Excellent service!! Super easy communication, did the job quickly and efficiently. Thank you Pia, I will be using your services again :)
Sewing name tags on 21 pieces of school uniforms
$150
Great job!
Van curtains - machine sewing
$100
What's the average cost of a sewing alteration service in Sydney Eastern Suburbs
$72 - $200
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$72
median
$100
high
$200
Average reviews for Sewing Services in Sydney Eastern Suburbs
based on 37 reviews
4.86
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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.
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Upholstery and drapery sewing
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Recent Sewing tasks in Sydney Eastern Suburbs
Sewing a belt channel into kaftans to create drawstring
$100
Maroubra, New South Wales
30th Dec 2025
I have 2 oversized kaftans that need to have a draw string added (below bustline) so it can be cinched. Drawstring and channel can be made from cutting kaftan hem line fabric. Due to the hems being cut, the kaftans will need to be re hemmed. Straight line sewing!
Make/ sew + stitch sofa cushion covers
$1,000
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
26th Dec 2025
PROJECT REQUEST: Custom Floor Sofa Hi! We are looking to have custom fabric covers made for a floor-style sofa. Style References • Shape + layout like the U/L shape floor sofa in the first image • Construction style like the clean, modern block shapes in the second image • Very low to the ground, deep seating, minimal low backrest • No piping or heavy tufting, just simple seams and clean lines ⸻ Sofa Options (we’re open to what’s easiest for you): A) One big U-shaped sofa (preferred if possible) B) One L-shaped sofa + matching pouf/ottoman We are happy to choose whichever option you think is more practical to make. ⸻ Measurements We will send exact room measurements, but the goal is: • Deep seat (floor lounge) • Low height • Minimal backrest • Modular pieces that sit flush together with no gaps (if not a single piece) ⸻ Fabric We can supply the fabric ourselves, OR we are happy to purchase fabric through you if you have options available. Preferred fabrics: linen, heavy cotton, canvas, or natural upholstery blends (durable & washable if possible). Please let us know: • If you can supply fabric • What fabrics you recommend ⸻ What We Will Provide ✔️ Room measurements ✔️ Final dimensions for each section ✔️ Filling material ✔️ Reference images What We Need From You 🔹 Quote (labour + material if supplied by you) 🔹 Fabric suggestions / availability 🔹 Lead time 🔹 Which option you recommend (U or L) ⸻ Summary We want a low, modern floor sofa in a U or L shape, with removable covers made to our measurements. We supply filling; we may supply fabric or buy through you. Please let us know what is easiest for you to work with.
Unpick a label on a karate belt and re sew with a machine
$600
Kensington, New South Wales
16th Dec 2025
Unpick black label on karate belts and re sew with a machine in a different spot. I have 600 bel
Jade was amazing. She had a big job of unpicking 600 labels and re sewing them in a new position. She did a wonderful job. Communication was excellent and did the job in a fast timeframe. I would definitely use her again. Thank you Jade
Sewing Boat Seats
$10
Bondi NSW 2026, Australia
6th Dec 2025
I need help sewing 5 boat leather seats. Please send your quotes.
Sewing name labels on school uniforms - about 40 to 50 items
$200
Bronte NSW, Australia
28th Nov 2025
Sewing name labels on school uniforms
Amazing highly recommend
Sewing hems in a curtain panel
$20
Bondi NSW, Australia
24th Nov 2025
We have a piece of fabric cut to size and measured, to be made into a curtain for our campervan. We require a 1cm hem to be sewed into the sides and base, and then we require a 10cm loop for the curtain wire to be sewed into the top. Total sewing length of about 4-4.5m
HAND SEW REPAIR CURTAIN ON SITE - NORTH BONDI
$50
North Bondi NSW, Australia
24th Nov 2025
See pictures - curtain is ripped at the bottom. Needing someone with good hand-sewing skills to repair it on site. You need to provide your own needle, thread, etc. and not remove the curtain (which is long enough that someone should be able to fix it just sitting there!
Sew to add hem length to curtains
$300
Vaucluse, New South Wales
24th Nov 2025
Add length to hem of curtains (I have the fabric) to copy old set.
Noorul’s work with my curtains was very impressive, I am very happy. Will definitely use again. Thank you Noorul
Sew a strap to a bag , repair, alterations
$70
Coogee NSW 2034, Australia
23rd Nov 2025
Sew a small strap to a bag
Hem some curtains on site with your sewing machine
$200
Clovelly NSW, Australia
19th Nov 2025
Hem about 8 curtain drops on site with your own seeing machine
Wonderful‼️😃 Faith is great
Sewing machine repairer
$80
Paddington NSW, Australia
3rd Nov 2025
Inspect the sewing machine and repair or restore oil before I can start sewing in it
Sew new couch cover x2 for my couch from existing fabric
$100
Bronte NSW 2024, Australia
24th Oct 2025
I have two couch covers that I don’t love the shape of. Hoping to bring new life to my couch by re-sewing in a square shape I can provide the fabric & insert. Just need someone to sew. Final size will be approx 60cm x 60cm
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Sewist needed to add a contrasting fabric panel to linen curtains.
$150
Matraville NSW 2036, Australia
22nd Oct 2025
I have some linen s-fold curtains which I'd like to update by adding a contrasting colour panel along the bottom. I can source the fabric. Just need someone experienced in and around Matraville or Maroubra and surrounds to sew them together. Photo of existing curtains and another of a reference below.
Sewing machine skills with black and white thread.
$40
Bondi Beach NSW, Australia
22nd Oct 2025
Sewing machine and basic skills to support with very basic costume. Materials supplied. Sew together two pieces of cloth to create a bib/tunic and sew a head band to a T-shirt to create a veil (pictures provided for reference). Noting, this is for 2 X costumes. Time required. 1-1.5 hour max.
Sewing machine troubleshoot
$75
Little Bay NSW, Australia
29th Sep 2025
Novice sewer seeing back of the stitch is a complete mess. Photo is one of the better outcomes
Curtains cut to size and re-sewn
$50
Coogee NSW, Australia
23rd Sep 2025
I have new curtains that need to be shortened in length and width. Please PM for more details
Sew / Tailor a dress
$300
North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia
17th Sep 2025
Tailor dress on arms to be worn that night Shorten length And make less bulky (thinner) in the arms (seam down arms that can be taken from)
Small sewing job
$5
North Bondi NSW, Australia
5th Sep 2025
Bought a dress today but the hem has opened slightly before the zipper - small fix but not handy myself with a sewing kit! Would love to take it on holiday with me on Sunday.
Create and sew bow onto dress
$70
Coogee NSW, Australia
31st Aug 2025
I have a turquoise satin dress and need to make it look more 80s by sewing a big bow on the shoulder. I have the fabric (satin) for the bow. I’m aiming to replicate Princess Diana’s look. See pictures of the dress, dress+fabric and Diana’s look. Not sure how long this will take, so price is based on one hour estimation.
Hemming/Sewing 3 shirts 2 pants
$35
Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia
27th Aug 2025
Reduce the length on three t shirts arms Reduce the length on 2 pant legs



