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Brenda provided a brilliant service. Very easy to communicate with. Very enjoyable experience.

I need sewing

£400

Brenda did a great job I recommend her 100% thank you

I need seamstress services

£30

Amazing! Great help on a very challenging task.

Sewing gloves

£150

A great help - thank you

Help sewing a patchwork blanket together

£25

Brenda did brilliant job on two dining chairs. Was a complicated pattern and sewing was great and chairs look great Thank you Brenda and hope to see you again! Mark

Sewing Fabric onto chairs

£70

Great service, tailored to perfection.

I need costume maker

£70

What's the average cost of a seamstress

£37 - £120

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£37

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£80

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£120

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Why hire local seamstresses through Airtasker?

Many seamstress services can get quite pricey or take too long to get the job done. Airtasker can help you find local sewists within your budget and timeframe. Simply put up a task specifying your sewing needs, and get free quotes in minutes from Taskers near you. Our platform connects you with rated and reviewed male and female seamstresses in your location.

Companies with alteration services may not be able to fix up broken zip or torn skirts at short notice. But through Airtasker, it’s easy to connect with available and nearby sewists who can tend to your sewing needs as soon as possible.

Let us know how soon you need a sewing task done, and we’ll help you find Taskers who can make, repair, or alter your specified clothing. From restyling clothes to creating a dress from scratch, a Tasker can help you within your ideal budget and schedule. Simply put up a task on our platform to start finding seamstresses near you.

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Top Seamstress related questions

Yes. If your dress has enough seam allowance, a seamstress may let out the garment by 1” to 3.” Or a skilled seamstress can add fabric, beadwork, or lace to extend the dress. Specify the current length of your dress or attach a photo to your task. Then, Taskers can recommend possible ways to lengthen your dress.

Try to hire a seamstress at least 4 weeks before you need the garment. This lead time should allow enough time for multiple fittings, so your seamstress can get the right fit. Significant alterations like taking in or letting out seams may take a few days to weeks, depending on your Tasker’s availability and skill. But some seamstresses may accommodate an urgent request. Let us know what you need, and we’ll connect you with Taskers who can help you out.

Yes, dry-cleaning services are also available on Airtasker. Once your dress has been altered to your fit and style, put up a task to have your garment dry-cleaned. Alternatively, ask your seamstress if they can arrange for dry-cleaning for you, so you can receive your dress ready to wear. Whatever arrangement you prefer, we’ll help you find Taskers who can get it done.

Alteration usually takes a few days or a week, depending on the complexity of an alteration. But if you need a garment altered within the same day, you may find a seamstress who can do the job. A same-day alteration may be possible, especially with minor modifications on trousers and skirts. 

A seamstress is regarded as a “jack of all trades” in mending, altering, or making garments. Historically, a seamstress didn’t necessarily have the technical skills to create a custom garment from scratch. On the other hand, a dressmaker specialises in dressmaking, which entails a higher level of skill. Dressmaking skills include measuring, sewing (by machine and hand), and communication skills. Furthermore, dressmakers are generally able to create a garment from start to finish. 

You may provide the fabric and trimmings, or have your dressmaker supply all the materials. Just make sure to consider any material costs in your Airtasker quote. Your Tasker can work with an existing garment you provide, or they can source the fabrics and trimmings for you. 

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 

Prom is an exciting time in a teenagers’ life. Most pretty dresses, though, can leave a big dent in your wallet. With Airtasker, you can look like the belle of the ball at prom with a dress that was made just for you. Please tell us how we can help you achieve your dream dress. Then, wait for offers from experienced sewists who can work with your design, budget, and schedule. Afterwards, find affordable yet professional hair stylists and makeup artists to do your hair and help you achieve the perfect evening look on prom night. 

Recent Seamstress tasks

Seamstress

£100

West Ealing, Greater London, W13

14th Apr 2024

Seamstress to make dress

Small sewing task

£35

Spitalfields, Greater London

14th Apr 2024

I have two small faux leather chairs with a small tear in each. I need these repaired with invisible thread. Shouldn't take very long at all - 10 minutes max. Thread and needle to be supplied by you.

Need to sew a nice dress for wedding reception

£200

Creekmouth, Greater London

12th Apr 2024

Need a dress sewn from scratch. Have attached a few pictures to view before decision is made. Preference though is the pink one but have my own specification I would like. Colour I would like is off white/white. Dress to be sewn depends on accessibility of appropriate fabric.Needed for around end of November

Dressmaker

£200

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

12th Apr 2024

Make a dress from a design / dress

Seamstress

£2,000

Chelsea, Greater London

9th Apr 2024

We are looking for a seamstress for 23/24 pieces ( jacket, trousers, shorts, 2 skirts, 2 shirts, 1 wrap short each 3sizes. We provide everything including the patterns , samples we need for the production. Deadline the 25th April.

Hairstylist for quick weave or sew-in

£75

Somers Town, Greater London

8th Apr 2024

Looking hairstylist that can do a sew-in or quick weave. Pic inspo attached

Sew pre-cut boat canopy with industrial sewing machine

£80

Tokyngton, Greater London

6th Apr 2024

I'm looking for someone who owns a genuine industrial sewing machine at their home/work with a walking foot to assist with sewing a small boat canopy made up of panels as per the photo. It will need straight and zig-zag stitch. The panels have already been cut and are ready for sewing. The reason why I'm posting this as I have tried sewing it on a Singer 20U and it can't cope with the nylon bonded thread as it messes up the tension too much.

Service an industrial sewing machine

£60

Chelmsford, Essex

4th Apr 2024

Service an industrial sewing machine

Seamstress to sew 8 basic long length dresses

£500

New Malden, Greater London, KT3

1st Apr 2024

I have 8 satin dresses to be made. Each with a slightly different design but all from the same fabric.

Sew leather cushions for a sofa

£50

Colindale, Greater London, NW9

31st Mar 2024

I have a leather sofa and extra leather that need to be sewn around the cushion seating area

Seamstress

£50

West Heath, Hampshire

29th Mar 2024

Fix a zip on a pair of trousers

Fix and sew suede jacket

£50

Gorstage, Cheshire

28th Mar 2024

brown suede jacket needs resewing to fix

Prom dress

£200

Warlingham, Surrey

27th Mar 2024

We would like a long black prom dress. Boned bodice, spaghetti straps and satin akir

Sewing machine repair and service

£100

Tomlow, Warwickshire

25th Mar 2024

Sewing machine locked. I tried all the basics but cant find faults

Seamstress needed

£300

Farnborough, Hampshire

25th Mar 2024

I have bought a wedding dress and need it adjusting before my wedding on 6 July 2024

Alter my prom dress

£40

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23

23rd Mar 2024

Prom dress alteration around bust area. Too baggy needs to be tightened. Cut off some length from the bottom

To sew a torn bag

£15

Cyprus, Greater London

19th Mar 2024

The bag has a hole and needs to be sewn

Seamstress to make trousers

£200

Finsbury, Greater London, WC1X

15th Mar 2024

I would like a pair of trousers ad potentially a waistcoat made

Seamstress- alterations 1-2 days a week in a shop in Knightsbridge

£5

Brompton, Greater London

12th Mar 2024

Seamstress needed to do alterations. 1-2 days per week for a shop located in Knightsbridge Contact me if interested

Sewing/ cloth repair

£5

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8

30th Oct 2023

I need a new zipper fitted on the dress and a little fix on the front of the dress for more info contact me please - Due date: Flexible

I really was satisfied and also surprised how it turned out. I didn’t think it would be that good. The best results ever