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Recent Sewing reviews in Sydney

Pleasure working with Laila. She is excellent super kind and clear. Definitely I would work again with her.

Sewing lessons (cover stitch)

$50

Robyn was so helpful and great at her job, I highly recommend her!

Sew on labels to garments

$180

Elena was absolutely wonderful. Fantastic work and just lovely :)

Help sewing using an overlocker

$18

An absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend

Alterations and sewing of linen bedding

$100

Excellent work done quickly! Thx

Sew in clothing labels

$60

Wonderful to work with :) thank you!

Help sewing using an overlocker

$18

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

$52 - $200

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$52

median

$110

high

$200

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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 Sydney

Sew a patch onto a suitcase.

$100

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

11th Sep 2026

Requiring 1 patch to be sown onto a suitcase. I have 20 suitcases (6 x 78cm and 14 x 55cm)that need a 7cm x 4cm patch sown onto the front of the material suitcase. Due to the number of suitcases it may be easier to do this on site rather then have then picked up and dropped off to be worked on in a different location. I believe they can be hand sown, but happy for you to advise best process for longevity. Also happy to discuss price, just putting a generic price get the listing up.

On‑site tailor/seamstress needed to sew patches onto shirts for event

$500

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Attach ~20-30 patches to shirts using 4‑corner handstitch; clean finish, no visible back knots (Stitching style attached). We supply shirts, patches, thread, and a workstation. You bring other supplies if needed! This will be a whole day (8 hour event work). One/two patches per 30 minutes. Event will be held at The Galeries (Syd CBD), time TBC, looking at 9am-5pm with 30 minute break. Optional: Name / initial embroidery, for the same amt of time (1 to 2 patches per 30 minutes). Different quote might apply for this. Please send past work if available. Must be punctual, neat, and comfortable working in a retail/event environment. Photos of past patch/alteration work appreciated.

Sewing maker

$200

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

9th Sep 2026

i'm seeking a maker who sew my pattern for graduation collection. it's quite simple design. i can send precut pattern, zipper, fabrics, thread. already made mockup toiles so will send these too as reference and guide.

Fabric cover / sewing / bar cart

$150

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Need a fabric bar cart cover made for event. Exactly like pictures

Machine sewist

$30

Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Looking for a machine sewist who is able to operate a commercial sewing machine, the task is to sew silicon onto fabric …fast & attention to detail is a must , see attached example

Help with custom garments sewing

$100

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Sewing panel line together, no need to finishing it. I had a toile sample picture. I'm currently at Chatswood.

Three small sewing jobs

$30

St Peters NSW 2044, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I have two small plush dog toys and a small mat that needs repairing. The material is plush. They are toys he has had since he was a puppy so they are sentimential. I don't have the sewing skills or the equipment to do this task. So I am hoping a local expert can help me out!

Sewing machines

$40

Mascot NSW 2020, Australia

10th Jul 2026

Looking for someone with a sewing machine who can sew a dog coat. Sample available that’s for to my dog current size. Products supplies

Sew a bedhead slipcover to match existing cover (pattern provided)

$200

Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

6th Jul 2026

I have an existing fitted/loose slipcover for my bedhead frame that I’d like copied in new fabric. I can provide the existing cover as a pattern reference. Details: • [Fitted / loose] style, • Bed size: queen • Fabric: I can supply • Happy to drop off the existing cover and fabric, or have you collect Looking for someone to copy the slip cover and who is confident in their work. It doesn't need to have same structure just to work.

Jess is a talented and great person to work with. Thank you for your beautiful bed cover.

Sewing machine repairs

$20

Dulwich Hill NSW 2203, Australia

24th Jun 2026

We are a disability service running a remake program in need of minor sewing machine repairs and service for our 3 sewing machines.

Sewing alterations

$50

Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

2x king pillowcases shortened to standard with overlocker

Sewing lessons

$35

Rosebery, New South Wales

19th Jun 2026

Hi! I’m wanting to learn to sew so I’m looking for someone who could give me lessons ☺️ I’m a complete beginner and I don’t yet own a sewing machine

Sewing/altering 2 tops

$30

Sydney NSW, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Hey :) I just need someone to sew up a t-shirt that I cut to be off the shoulder, and to fix a fastening on another top

Urgent alterations / sewing

$100

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Hi - I need a couple sheets of drop sheets to be cut into squares with dimensions ready. Doesn’t need to be a perfect job. Can travel to drop materials within reason

I need a banner sewn

$40

Sydney Central Business District NSW, Australia

12th Jun 2026

I am making a banner out of two large pieces of fabric, the top layer has word cut out of it so the bottom layer colour forms the word. I need the word outlined so it stays legible when hanging.

Sewing machine repair for DSP/welfare clientnt.

$60

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Needs service. Elna 2000 sewing machine

To repair my sewing machine

$150

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

30th May 2026

The machine doesn’t sew any clothes, the needle isn’t working, the bobbin isn’t spinning the whole machine is a lemon.

Sew Clips onto a weft to turn into clip ins

$30

Rosebery NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2026

I have a Weft hair extensions that I need turned into clip ins. I have clips ready, they just need to be sewed on

Lovely girl, did an amazing job, very happy!!

Looking for private sewing lessons!

$50

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

12th Apr 2026

I’m looking for someone who can take the time to help me learn how to sew. I know a few of the basics… but I really want to nail them. Ideally someone who’s available the same day and time each week! I’d love to learn how to sew scrunchies, underwear, make up bags etc and rolled hem.. as well as doing it straight! I have an Elna machine

Thank you so much for my sewing lesson! I had so much fun! My first scrunchie 😻

Teach a child and parent how to use a sewing machine 13th,17th April

$240

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Description: Looking for someone patient and experienced with sewing to teach one child and her father how to use a sewing machine during the school holidays. Details: Dates: Monday 13 April and Friday 17 April Time: 3 hours each day Students: 1 child and 1 adult Sewing machine model: Brother FS60X Rate: $40 per hour Total : $240 We are looking for someone who can come in person and give them a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to using the sewing machine safely and confidently. The sessions would ideally cover: basic machine setup safety and how to use it properly threading and simple stitches helping them complete a simple beginner project if possible Please get in touch if you have experience teaching beginners or children, and are confident using sewing machines.

Samantha is organised, detail-oriented, and very easy to work with.She communicates clearly, puts strong effort into her work, and is always attentive and prepared. She is also a genuinely great person to work with. We really enjoyed working with her and look forward to continuing.