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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

median

£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 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

Dress making

£200

Dollis Hill, Greater London

11th Mar 2024

Prom dress, slim design, corset style top half, have designs to show and can explain idea clearly, no beading or embroidery needed. I can provide fabric, or pay more if you provide. Price I’ve given is based on you providing fabric.

Dressmaker to follow my designs, using my patterns materials

£600

Hounslow, Greater London, TW3

9th Mar 2024

Dressmaker to so a dress that I have designed using my patterns, material and specifications

Custom Prom Dress

£100

Woodford Green, Greater London, IG8

9th Mar 2024

Custom Prom Dresss, in teal, lace and satin or silk materials, lace sleeves, corset, thigh high slit

Sewing machine service central liverpool

£70

Toxteth, Merseyside

9th Mar 2024

Janome DC 3050 machine hardly ever used needs service before starting again .I need it to be collected or close to central liverpool liverpool so I can get a taxi haven't got a clue about price est Taken from Internet

Sewing machine

£35

Adeyfield, Hertfordshire

5th Mar 2024

Lifting an industrial sewing machine and putting it in the car

Sewing garment

£250

Chelsea, Greater London

5th Mar 2024

help making toiles and final garments

Seamstress to work one or two days a week in Knightsbridge

£5

Brompton, Greater London

5th Mar 2024

We need a seamstress to work for a shop in Knightsbridge. We can discuss the pay. It is mainly clothing alterations. The owner is flexible he needs someone 1-2 days a week.

Jeans zipper repair

£10

Bloomsbury, Greater London

4th Mar 2024

the zipper came out on one side

Fix clothes zip

£25

Poplar, Greater London

4th Mar 2024

I need a zipper fixed on a dress

Help with my sewing machine

£50

Sunnymead, Oxfordshire

3rd Mar 2024

The needle keeps falling out of my Brother sewing machine

Sewing machinist

£90

Camden Town, Greater London, NW1

1st Mar 2024

I will need someone who is able to read a tech pack and create sample dresses for me.

A pattern cutter for a dress

£50

Clapton Park, Greater London, E5

29th Feb 2024

I need a pattern cutting for a simple dress and some pyjamas

Seamstress

£500

Chelsea, Greater London

26th Feb 2024

Last minute alterations, can work with swim wear & shapewear

Cocktail Dress Maker

£100

Stanmore, Greater London, HA7

26th Feb 2024

I have fabric and lining and need dress made for special occasion

My sewing machine breaks needles and thread when I try and sew.

£100

Dorking, Surrey, RH4

20th Feb 2024

I have a Brother XL-2120 sewing machine. When I try to sew the something stops the needle and breaks it and simultaneously breaks the thread.

Someone to service my singer sewing machine

£65

Kingston Vale, Greater London

20th Feb 2024

My sewing machine is not sewing properly. The back stitch underneath has a problem

My singer sewing machine serviced

£60

Kingston Vale, Greater London

20th Feb 2024

the machine is not sewing well. the backstich is loose and not picking up top stich

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