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Recent Seamstress reviews in Sydney

What an easy and lovely experience with Eva. Beautiful work. Highly recommend 😊

Simple dress sewn

$125

Wonderful to work with :) thank you!

Help sewing using an overlocker

$18

Excellent work done quickly! Thx

Sew in clothing labels

$60

Eva was great! She taught me how to use my showing machine, and helped me make a skirt out of some pants. She was patient, kind and super knowledgeable! Highly recommend hiring Eva, for any sewing related things! She was a pleasure to work with.

Teach my how to use my sewing machine

$100

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

Help sewing using an overlocker

$18

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

Sew on labels to garments

$180

What's the average cost of a seamstress in Sydney

$51 - $200

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$51

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$106

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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

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.

Embroidery Service

$2,000

Sydney NSW, Australia

28th May 2026

I require embroidery of a simple company logo (front) and a weblink (back) of some tops and jumpers. Approximately 165 units. A mix of materials such as classic crew neck shirts, puffer jackets, polo shirts and cardigans. All from Uniqlo

Sew lining on canvas banner industrial strength

$300

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

25th May 2026

Need reinforcement on the back of a 6m x 3m canvas banner, to be hung outside

Sew adult disability onesie

$100

Sydney NSW, Australia

20th May 2026

I have material and pinned out pattern and want to have someone sew it with as much seamless as possible due to sensory issues. I can bring fabric and instructions anywhere in Sydney tomorrow, need it completed same day. No zips or fastenings. Simple sleeveless design. May take 1-2 hours.

Claire was enthusiastic and friendly, a pleasure to work with. She went above and beyond the task, highly recommended.

Costume Maker for a Tick Costume

$500

Sydney NSW, Australia

19th May 2026

Requiring 6 x Tick Costumes for a PR stunt. People in tick costumes will be getting tackled by footy players outside in a park, so they will need to be sturdy enough to last the whole day. $500 per costume, delivery to Pyrmont.

Seamstress

$2,000

Waterloo, New South Wales

14th May 2026

Ongoing work for multiple client inquiries I am willing to hire multiple people, trying to create a team able to maufacture, produce or alter garments in order according to client requests. Attached is the latest inquiry, looking to make qty 50 of these style 'ivory/cream collared rugby jersey' materials are up for change. More interested in the cut/style. Please see attached details. We will handle the print and embroidery as we have a custom production studio based in alexandria. Lets start with a sample cost - thank you for your time on this.

In-Studio Seamstress & Pattern Maker (Creative & Experimental)

$1,000

Waterloo, New South Wales

14th May 2026

We are looking for a highly skilled, versatile Seamstress / Tailor with Pattern Making capabilities to join our studio team. This isn't your average alterations gig—we are looking for a technical partner to help us bring experimental concepts to life. If you love the challenge of "how do we make this work?" and have the technical foundation to back it up, this role is for you. The Creative Scope: Technical Construction: High-level sewing and garment construction for production-ready pieces. Pattern Making: Drafting, grading, and manipulating patterns from sketches or draped concepts. Experimental Development: Collaborating on "first-run" samples and troubleshooting construction issues for non-traditional designs. Fit & Finish: Performing precision tailoring and ensuring every garment meets our high-spec aesthetic. Growth & Opportunity: This is a fluid, experimental role. You won't just be executing someone else's vision; you’ll be an integral part of the design-to-production pipeline. For the right person, this role has the potential to evolve into Lead Technical Designer or Head of Production. Requirements: Advanced Technical Skills: Must be proficient with industrial machines (overlockers, straight stitch, etc.) and various fabric types. Pattern Mastery: Ability to create accurate patterns from scratch and adjust existing ones. Creative Problem Solver: You enjoy "hacking" a design to make it more functional or visually striking. Portfolio/Samples: You must be able to demonstrate previous garment construction or pattern work.

Sewers needed .

$1,500

Waterloo NSW, Australia

5th May 2026

Needing experienced sewers to work on a costume project doing alterations and some makes 9am till 5pm starting tomorrow 7th and 8th May - and the week off 11-12-23-14-15-16th May.

Fabric embroidery

$100

Alexandria NSW, Australia

1st May 2026

Embroidery required for 4 x large fabric samples 700x700mm, as per reference attached. The size of the embroidery in the attached image is 100x10mm, needs to look similar.

Dress Maker

$150

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

29th Apr 2026

I’m looking to get a dress made for a friends engagement party. I do not have any materials but am looking for a tailor or sewing dress maker who can put this togetehr

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 😻

Dressmaker

$200

Waterloo, New South Wales

5th Apr 2026

I’m wanting an experienced dressmaker or tailor to alter/re-style the top of a dress I already have for a formal event. Wanting to change the high neckline to a plunge.

Professional Seamstress - 1st Sample (Upcycled Silk Tie Skirt)

$35

Inner West NSW, Australia

25th Mar 2026

"I am looking for a professional seamstress to create 1 high-quality sample skirt made from 14 vintage silk ties. The Project: Deconstruction of ties (removing lining/interlining). Constructing the skirt using a 'wrapped/casing' elastic waistband (7.5cm look). Ensuring a flat, high-end finish on the front. Requirements: Experience with silk or delicate fabrics. Industrial or high-performance sewing machine (to handle multiple layers). Ability to meet this Sunday for material handover and brief briefing. All materials (silk ties and elastic) will be provided. If this sample meets the quality standards, a batch of 9 more skirts will be commissioned immediately. Please provide your rate for this single prototype

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.

Seamstress/Fashion Student for 10 Mini Skirts (Vintage Ties)

$320

Inner West NSW, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Hi! I’m looking for a skilled seamstress or fashion student to create 10 Mini Skirts using upcycled vintage ties for a designer market in Sydney. The Project: Quantity: 10 Skirts in total. Design: Vertical patchwork style using vintage ties (see reference photos). Silhouette & Volume: I want an A-line / flared fit with plenty of movement and "air" (not a pencil or tight fit). Please use the natural triangular shape of the ties to create a "circle skirt" effect. Details: Each skirt should use around 14 ties to ensure it has enough volume and doesn't sit flat against the body. Features: High-waist elastic casing. Please ensure the elastic is firm enough to hold the weight of the silk ties without rolling or sagging. Hem: "Sharkbite" / pointy hem using the natural tips of the ties. Material: I will provide all pre-washed vintage ties (sorted by color/style for each skirt). No zippers or buttons are needed. Requirements: - Sewing machine + Overlocker (for clean internal finishes). - Experience with silk/polyester fabrics. - Good eye for color/pattern alignment. Timeline: Materials ready: This Sunday (March 29th). Deadline: Finished pieces needed by April 11th. Budget: $320 for the full project.

Seamstress/tailor/dress maker

$10

Marrickville NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Hi! I am a vintage/up-cycle start up business that is in search of a tailor that has the ability to follow pattern pieces. I currently have an influx of old and new stuff that I would like to rework into new items and designs. I have a sewing machine however don’t have the hours to commit. Per item made. I will pay the maker $10-15 per piece depending on complexity. To give example the first pieces I would like to create a dress from large shirts that I have on hand. I have purchased a pattern piece for this desired look and would be in search of someone who can articulate my design into a finished rework/upcycled piece. I would like to create a first range of around 10pieces to begin. So if you feel like you have the ability to meet the criteria then reach out to me and we can talk! The first few pieces will be quite simple in design. Thanks! -Talei

Dress maker sample

$200

Sydney NSW, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Looking to get 4-5 sample pieces made

Seeking an experienced sewer to produce a custom satin flag.

$200

Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Finished size: 1000 mm × 1500 mm Pink satin base (no lining) Purple heart applied on both sides, aligned back-to-back Heart to be drafted, cut, and applied by the sewer (classic heart shape, approx 500 mm tall) Pole sleeve on one edge to suit a 15 mm pole with reinforced buttonhole to attach to pole Clean hems and appropriate reinforcement on leading edges I will supply all materials I can drop off materials and collect the finished item within easy travel distance of Newtown

Indria was great completing a fairly simple but custom job remotely - much appreciated

Sewer - Quick Draw String

$200

Sydney NSW, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Hey Sewers / Seamstress, I need some some to quickly put 2 x draw strings in a pair of pants. They are for Santa, it already elastic and I need a draw string in each to hold them up. Please help!!! Need this morning for 3.30pm

Robyn was amazing. Highly recommended