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Recent Sewing reviews in Sydney

Liezel, did a wonderful job on the cushion cover, curtain holders and tapestry. Thank you. 🙂

Sewing material on back of tapestry

$15

Liezel made a new outdoor cushion for our lounge and the job was excellent. She was very thorough, lots of clear communication, and did it all within a day. Would definitely employ her again, been a pleasure :)

Make Outdoor Cushion Cover Sewing Seamstress

$100

Amazing job!!

I need sewing

$100

Jenny’s work was fantastic - great attention to detail and fabulous communication. Would highly recommend for any sewing repair needs!

Sewing repairs

$30

Liezel is amazing with detailed sewing and customer service. Thank you ever so much.

Sewing Machinist Needed For Mask Construction.

$5

Thankyou so much for your help. Highly recommend Liezel for any sewing work. Lovely lady to deal with and made me 3 covers in 1 day! Excellent service and good quality.

Sewing skills. 2/3 large cushion covers

$80

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

$50 - $160

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$50

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$100

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$160

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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

Sewing replacement cushion covers

$5

Sydney NSW, Australia

22nd Mar 2024

Sewing replacement cushion covers. I habe the fabric and the cushion just need somebody to do the work. Size is: 2x 190cm L X 50cm W x 10cm d Plus 2x 40cm L X 50cm W x 10cm d 1x110cm X 50cm X 10cm d with zips

Sew curtains

$70

Newtown NSW, Australia

20th Mar 2024

Hey I can’t seem to get around to turning this fabric into actual curtains for my oddly shaped windows. Please help

Sew a laundry bag

$50

Newtown NSW, Australia

13th Mar 2024

Using fabric I have, sew a laundry bag I can hang on the back of a door. You’ll need to provide everything other than the fabric. Example images below.

Sewing help with machine

$40

Alexandria NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2024

As a beginner, I need help with a new Elna1000 machine and some basic skills.

Sew a large wall bow and table cloth

$250

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2024

I need a large decorative wall now sewn and a table cloth. I will supply the fabric. Image provided of the bow - Due date: Before Saturday, 27 January 2024

Beautiful piece! Jess is very skilled at sewing and a pleasure to deal with ☺️

I need help to sew my car courtains

$20

Sídney NSW. Australia

23rd Feb 2024

The curtain of my camper van is torn, I need help to sew it back together.

Sewing machine

$80

Sydney NSW, Australia

1st Feb 2024

General maintenance of my sewing machine. - Due date: Flexible

Sewing classes

$35

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

29th Jan 2024

Private sewing classes after hours. - Due date: Flexible

Sewing some simple garments

$300

Sydney NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2024

Just need some very simple clothing made, sewing some straps onto fabric and sewing a hem. Some more info: creating some simple dresses and tops, minimal sewing required. The dresses are made, they just require straps and hem. Same as with the tops. I have completed samples I can provide for reference. This will be done on around 45 pieces. This will be an ongoing relationship if the work is done well and fast! - Due date: Before Thursday, 29 February 2024

Sew covers for milk crates

$300

Sydney NSW, Australia

17th Jan 2024

We require 20 cushions made for milk crates. Will supply vinyl, foam and coffee sacks. - Due date: Before Sunday, 21 January 2024

Great job, thanks 🙏

Sew a dress from a pattern

$100

Glebe NSW, Australia

12th Jan 2024

i have a simple dress pattern and the fabric I just want to know how much it would cost to have made - Due date: Flexible

Help fix my mini sewing machine

$50

Alexandria NSW, Australia

9th Jan 2024

Elna 525 mini sewing machine not picking up bobbin thread, think it needs re-aligning after fabric got caught. - Due date: Flexible

Sew scrunchie

$60

Sydney NSW, Australia

7th Jan 2024

Hello! I am in search of a skilled artisan or experienced seamstress to help bring my vision to life – jumbo hair scrunchies made from beautiful fabrics! If you have a passion for craftsmanship and attention to detail, this project is for you. I will supply fabric. I am first hoping to get approx. 5 samples made. Sydney based would be ideal for collaboration and communication - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 14 January 2024

Robyn was such a pleasure to work with. Such an attention to detail and helped me bring my vision to life! :)

Sew a very basic top

$50

Redfern NSW, Australia

5th Jan 2024

I have a wedding tomorrow afternoon and need a basic crop top sewn for my saree. Fabric is provided. Would just need to do a quick fitting in person. Image attached for example. - Due date: Before Saturday, 6 January 2024

Bernina q16 sewing machine repair

$50

Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia

2nd Jan 2024

There is an issue with my Bernina q16 bobbin / the needle is catching / won’t pick up thread. Require services of a skilled technician - Due date: Before Friday, 5 January 2024

Went above and beyond!!

Sewing a small tear

$30

Erskineville NSW, Australia

30th Dec 2023

My black dress has a small tear on an outside pocket that needs mending before 2 January 2024. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 2 January 2024

SEW POWERPUFF GIRLS COSTUME FOR 3 adults

$100

Sydney NSW, Australia

11th Dec 2023

Need to sew 3 powerpuff girls costumes 1 x blossom 1 x bubbles 1 x buttercup By Friday Pls provide the material - Due date: Before Friday, 15 December 2023

Sewing / taking up 3 button up shirts

$40

Newtown NSW, Australia

9th Dec 2023

3 shirts I need taken up - Due date: Before Thursday, 14 December 2023

Amazing work. Great communication

Sewing alterations

$160

Stanmore NSW, Australia

10th Oct 2023

I have around 5-7 clothes which need mending and also some alterations. I’m looking for someone who can do the alterations for me after we have a fitting to go through what is needed. Jeans - new zip Jumper and pants - repair hole Cotton dress - bring in sides Shirt dress - shorten and hem Silk dress - re shape neckline I’m in Stanmore but happy to come to you if you have a studio/ workroom nearby. - Due date: Flexible

Professional and accurate, thank you!

Sew cover cushions for sofa

$300

Erskineville NSW, Australia

5th Oct 2023

I need 2 big and 2 small cushion covers sewn using existing cover as a pattern. The large cushions are 176x75x8cm and the small cushions are 86 x 26 x 19cm with a slight angle, see photo. I will provide the fabric as well as an existing large and small cushion to use as a pattern reference. You will need to include a zipper, but I do not need piping. The fabric is an emerald green colour and I also have calico to use a lining so that it is stronger if needed. You can do this from your own home/location and I can drop off and pick up fabric/cushions if you are nearby Erskineville, 2043. Ideally this would be completed the week beginning 9 Oct. - Due date: Before Friday, 13 October 2023

Kim was brilliant, he completed 4 sofa covers so quickly but with good craftsmanship. He was really easy to communicate with and I'll use him again if I ever need covers completed. Thanks Kim!