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Excellent work done quickly Very professional

Sew 2 x Men’s Nightshirts

$110

Great communication and service.

Need to sew patches on a vest

$100

Great service, really happy

Sew baby sleep suits

$30

Megan is fabulous! Her work was beautifully done. We couldn't recommend her enough.

Cotton Labels Sewn onto Linen Bags.

$100

Sanja completed my task quickly and efficiently, she is skilled and experienced in what I needed done for re-tagging of clothing. Will happily use her again and highly recommend her.

REMOVE OLD LABEL AND RE-SEW LABELS ONTO CLOTHING PCS

$100

Jess has done a great job and a fast turn around time. Really appreciate the pick up and drop off flexibility. Will definitely use Jess’s services again very soon! Highly recommend

Sew 20x Napkins

$100

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Sydney

$54 - $200

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$54

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$108

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$200

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What do seamstresses include?

Ready-to-wear clothes don’t always cut it. You may need a dress for a special occasion or an alteration to achieve a perfectly fitting suit. Or perhaps you simply need to repair a broken zip or mend a beloved garment. Whatever type of sewing you need, our platform connects you with nearby sewists who can do the task. Here’s a list of sewing services you can get done on Airtasker.  

Pattern cutting 

Pattern cutting is translating your design onto paper or digital form. The pattern serves as a template for creating wearable clothes. Achieve a bespoke dress that fits you perfectly, or create unique garments for your clothing business. Our platform helps you find local sewists with pattern cutting skills. Once your collection is ready, hire a model to pose in your clothes while a photographer takes amazing product photos for your website. 

Dressmaking 

You may find clothes you like, but the fit or size just doesn’t work for your body type. Or perhaps you have a dress in mind to wear to an event, but you can’t find it at shops near you. With the help of a dressmaker, you can still get the dress of your dreams. You can have a variety of clothes made, from midi dresses, ball gowns, to business suits.

Clothing repair 

We all have our go-to outfits, and it can be heartbreaking to find a tear or a hole in an irreplaceable piece of clothing. Maybe you bought that shirt abroad, had it custom-made, or splurged on that one expensive dress or jacket. No need to say goodbye to your beloved garment just yet! Instead, find a seamstress or seamster who can fix up your clothes, so they look as good as new. Taskers may even offer to dry-clean your dresses after the repair. 

Clothing alteration 

Some clothes may fit well, except for an awkwardly loose part around the shoulders. Or pants could have a flattering fit but are far too long for your height. With clothing alteration, you no longer have to settle for ill-fitting clothes. A nearby local seamstress can alter your clothes to create custom-fit garments, whether it’s a new suit that needs to be tailored or hand-me-downs that need to be shortened. After your alteration, have a Tasker iron your suit, and you’re good to go for your business event! 

Prom dressmaking 

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Recent Seamstress tasks in Sydney

Skilled sewer to make a cover for a dog bed

$150

Marrickville, New South Wales

1st Nov 2025

I have a rectangular foam dog bed (approx 30cm x 70cm), and I would like a new cover on it. -> the bed in the pic currently with a blue cover. I have an existing cover (for a different , but similarly sized dog bed) that I would like to use for this task (as the fabric very good quality / strong). -> the brown cover in the pic. The existing cover needs to be remade to fit the bed. There is enough material but it needs to be cut up/ sewn bag together so it fits the other bed. I understand there may be so additional seams due to the currently structure of the cover as the existing bed bolsters around the sides. There is a zip on the bottom side which goes around 2 sides so the cover can be washed. This will also need to be re-used in the new cover so it can be taken off and washed. The tasker will need to come and collect the cover and the foam insert (bed) from my house, and drop it back once complete. We can discuss more in person then :)

Seamstress needed for hemming material

$200

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

1st Nov 2025

I have 30 pieces of fabric that need to be hemmed. The size of each is approx 550 cm * 60cm ( so 5.5m x 60 cm ) Material is Elastine polyester stretchy Some material may need to also be cut to this size Can drop off the fabric at your place if within 5-10 km radius and then pick up when completed Need it completion by latest Monday

Sew fitted black covers for retail display units

$200

Sydney NSW, Australia

28th Oct 2025

Hi there 👋 I need 9 custom-fitted black fabric covers sewn for my retail kiosk displays This is required by the mall — all displays must be fully enclosed after hours with simple black fitted covers (no tablecloth-style draping). Deadline: Must be finished and ready for pickup by Sunday midday (latest). Fabric: Remo Plain Weather Resistant Canvas – Jet Black (150 cm width) (Mat finish, water-resistant – already purchased by me from Spotlight). I’ll personally deliver the fabric and measurements to you, and pick up the finished covers once ready. Requirements: • Each cover fits tightly like a box (top, sides, back, front – bottom open 2 cm above floor). • Front must have a zipper or Velcro (hook & loop) for access. • All seams double-stitched, edges cleanly finished. • Matte side of fabric facing outward. • Reinforce corners for durability. • Add your own 2 cm seam allowance if needed. Units to cover: • 2 × IKEA Kallax Small – 77 W × 39 D × 94 H cm (front zip) • 2 × IKEA Kallax Medium – 147 W × 39 D × 94 H cm (center zip) • 3 × IKEA Kallax Tall – 147 W × 39 D × 129 H cm (front zip) • 1 × Trotten Cabinet – 80 W × 55 D × 110 H cm • 1 × Counter Table – 120 W × 50 D × 100 H cm Total: 9 covers Looking for someone experienced in upholstery, custom cover sewing, or retail display fabrics. Fabric will be provided — please quote labour cost only.

Dress maker to copy a faux leather skirt

$100

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

27th Oct 2025

I have a vegan leather skirt I need re-made

Sew a dress for me (fabric provided)

$250

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

26th Oct 2025

I need someone to sew a dress for me of my design. mini, deep plunge cowl neck, halter, backless. No extra details, no zippers or breads, just a simple, comfortable dress. Similar to the picture provided. Happy to provide the material (lightweight black cotton). I’m short and it’s always difficult to find my size. Would prefer to pay someone to make it for me.

Dress maker make outfit

$500

Alexandria NSW, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Make kaftan and pants outfit

Service sewing machine

$50

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Hi! I need help servicing my industrial sewing machine. It seems to need a new belt and perhaps just an oil or something. Looking for someone experienced to help me with this! Should be easy

Looking for an experienced seamstress to sew on appliques to a suit

$75

Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Looking for an experienced seamstress to sew on appliques to a suit jacket. We will provide materials (my wife is a milliner and has all the needles and thread you'll need). Estimate 2 hours. Please do it at our apartment in Potts Point (near Kings Cross Station).

Beautiful work. Highly recommend for alterations or complex jobs like I had for her. Thank you 🙏😊

Sew Velcro onto Fly Screen Mesh Material

$80

Zetland NSW 2017, Australia

8th Oct 2025

I’ve got two fly screen panels with Velcro temporarily held in place by safety pins. I need someone to sew the Velcro strips securely onto the fly screen material so they’re neat and durable. • Each panel needs one Velcro strip sewn on (about 2 metres long each). • The Velcro is already positioned — it just needs to be stitched down the length. • All materials (fly screens + Velcro) are provided. Ideally, you’ll have your own sewing machine and can bring it with you to do the job on site. That way it’s quick, easy, and saves moving the fly screens around. This should be a straightforward task for anyone experienced with sewing machines, and it will make a big difference to the screens being properly usable

Sew Velcro onto Fly Screen Panels

$50

Zetland NSW, Australia

2nd Oct 2025

I Task: Sew Velcro onto Fly Screen Panels I’ve got two fly screen panels with Velcro temporarily held in place by safety pins. I need someone to sew the Velcro strips securely onto the fly screen material so they’re neat and durable. • Each panel needs one Velcro strip sewn on (about 2 metres long each). • The Velcro is already positioned — it just needs to be stitched down the length. • All materials (fly screens + Velcro) are provided. Ideally, you’ll have your own sewing machine and can bring it with you to do the job on site. That way it’s quick, easy, and saves moving the fly screens around. This should be a straightforward task for anyone experienced with sewing machines, and it will make a big difference to the screens being properly usable

Couture seamstress

$2,000

Sydney NSW, Australia

20th Sep 2025

Require a skilled couture seamstress to make a custom wedding dress, materials etc will be provided. Budget is 4,000

Seamstress for basic sewing job

$200

Sydney NSW, Australia

18th Sep 2025

SEAMSTRESS needed 🧵 Looking for a seamstress/someone with experience using a sewing machine to support my fashion business ad hoc. Must have their own sewing machine. Conditions: - work from the comfort of your own home - simply pick up the items that need to be sewed - very basic sewing skills required - trial needed to test ability - if successful, 2 hours committed as soon as possible - paid per item completed Please message for more details.

Custom dress making with existing dress (major alterations)

$5

Sydney, New South Wales

16th Sep 2025

I have a dress that I absolutely love the entire back, and the colour, but the front of the top part is not very flattering for me. I tried to take it to my usual alterations lady but she said (and I agree) this job is going more into custom dress-making territory. As such I am looking for a Sydney-based dress-maker / seamstress who would like to take on this challenge. I have some ideas but am not fixed on what I’d like the front to look like, I am really happy to be flexible and guided by your experience. I need the dress to be hemmed while we are at it, so that also gives us some extra fabric to work with. Budget for consultation Many thanks

Jiya is exactly what I needed… someone show will take on the challenge that other tailors said would be too hard. Thank you Jiya xx

Sew X10 Bags

$300

Inner West NSW, Australia

15th Sep 2025

Hi! I run a small business and am looking to outsource sewing for a limited run of 10–15 bags. Bags will be cut and reading for sewing. X3 different patterns, approx. 5 of each pattern. Happy to discuss and agree on pricing together. Bib Bag (Blue Crossbody Tote) Crossbody tote style No zippers Calico lining Main fabric: viscose blend suiting Blue bias tape along the outer hem

Hi I need to sew buttonholes on two shirts, totally 10 buttonholes

$20

Sydney NSW, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Hi guys, I need to sew buttonholes on two shirts. they are just for small buttons, totally 10 buttonholes. I will take the shirts to you if it is not too far from me. I am in Redfern

Outsourcing bag sewing — 10–20 pieces.

$30

Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

11th Sep 2025

Hi! I run a small business and am looking to outsource sewing for a limited run of 10–15 bags. Bags will be cut and reading for sewing. X3 different patterns, approx. 5 of each pattern. Happy to discuss and agree on pricing together. Bib Bag (Blue Crossbody Tote) Crossbody tote style No zippers Calico lining Main fabric: viscose blend suiting Blue bias tape along the outer hem Garcia Bag (Crescent Moon Shape) Crescent-shaped design Top zipper closure + internal zipper pocket Adjustable strap with lobster hook Calico lining Bias tape finishing inside Outer fabric: varies (cotton or viscose)

Decorative sewing help

$5

Sydney NSW, Australia

10th Sep 2025

Need 100 small lavender pillows sewn with decorative border. I will supply the pillows, filled and edges sewn up. Just need you to sew around the edges with a decorative stitch like the one below. I can also supply the cotton thread. The type of decorative stitch I am after is 702 on the image attached. Size of the pillow is 17 x 23cm. Need 1 example created first, before we proceed.

Elena was great. And helped with my sewing project

Seamstress Job

$30

Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011, Australia

8th Sep 2025

Hey! I need a someone who is good at sewing to cinch the waist of my dress in for $30 as it’s too boxy and I’m scared to damage it! I can come to you any time today! Thanks so much. Anywhere around Eastern Suburbs and Inner West :)

Looking for a seamstress to repair a dress

$120

Sydney NSW, Australia

15th May 2025

I have the paloma dress by arcina ori Unfortunately after one wear, the black panels of the dress bled out onto the white panels without washing A friend of mine told me to look for a seamstress who can replace the white panels of the dress with new material. It's a cream coloured georgette and the material will be provided

Amazing work!! Done on time, replies quickly and the work was done perfectly

Very simple sewing job

$200

Botany NSW, Australia

6th May 2025

Sew these little white cloths in half and along to bottom to turn into a pocket (sew two sides) 20 cloths to sew Pick up and drop off to Botany. ***INVOICE WITH ABN REQUIRED***

Thank you for the great job! Very prompt and lovely to deal with :)