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Very good service and lovely friendly guy. Will use again

Sofa fabric repair

£100

Amazing service. Really fast and friendly. Thank you!

Sewing of seating cushion covers

£100

I cannot speak highly enough of Elza, she was amazing! Very thorough and the dress she made was absolutely perfect. Please don’t hesitate to use this very talented dressmaker!

Seamstress

£300

Amazing! Great help on a very challenging task.

Sewing gloves

£150

Lila is amazing!

Seamstress

£30

Sorry I didn't release the payment earlier but I was a little confused on how to but the work done was first class thankyou

Need a corset back on a prom dress

£30

What's the average cost of a seamstress in London

£45 - £120

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£45

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£70

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£120

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Recent Seamstress tasks in London

Sewing a dress

£75

Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London, KT1

21st Nov 2025

I have the tech drawings, this is the toile I’ve done!

Sewing machine repair

£75

Stockwell, Greater London

21st Nov 2025

My sewing machine is broken. I think it’s an issue with the bobbin

Sew together three patchwork cushions

£100

New Cross, Greater London

20th Nov 2025

I have lots of fabric swatches that I’d like to have sewn together onto three cushion covers.

Upholstery or Seamstress

£150

Harlesden, Greater London, NW10

20th Nov 2025

Hi, I’m looking for an experienced seamstress or upholsterer to create a professional tailored cover for my large pouffe/ottoman. 📏 Pouffe Dimensions: • Width: 162 cm • Depth: 88 cm • Height: 41 cm 🧵 Fabric (Already Provided): • AE Market Linen Look Upholstery Fabric – Natural • Smooth linen-style basket weave (matches my sofa) • I will provide 7–7.5 metres of this fabric • Fabric width: 150 cm Please see attached images, where the current pouffe is darker and I am looking to have this replicated to closely match the sofa (lighter, different finish) ✔️ What I Need: • A well-fitted slipcover or fixed upholstery with clean seams • Smooth, tight finish (no loose/elastic edges) • Same look/fit as upholstery • Neatly finished inside seams • Fabric handled carefully to maintain pattern direction You may pick up and drop or can work at my property 💷 Budget: £120–£200 (labour only, fabric supplied by me) Please quote your total price including any extras. 🗓 Timing: Flexible, ideally within 1–2 weeks. 🤝 Please include: • Examples/photos of similar slipcovers or upholstery sewing Looking forward to hearing from someone skilled who can produce a clean, professional finish.

Tailor/seamstress for multiple repairs & alterations (bulk job)

£150

Pentonville, Greater London

17th Nov 2025

Looking for a tailor/seamstress for multiple repairs & alterations (bulk job) Hi! I’m looking for someone experienced who can handle a bulk set of clothing repairs and alterations. Items include: 1 trench coat Replace the full lining Re-sew the exterior buttonhole Reinforce the chest pocket edges to prevent tearing 2 trench coats + 2 jackets Re-sew or replace all buttons (total: 4 garments) 2 pairs of trousers Create turn-up hems ("revers" hems) 1 pair of trousers Lengthen the legs by 3 cm (there is fabric available in the hem) Happier if you can pass by to collect and / or deliver, though I can drop off and collect anywhere reasonably accessible. Priority is good workmanship at a fair bulk price. Please let me know your total price, your per-item idea, and your approximate turnaround time. Thanks!

Sewing- fix a strap on a dress

£15

Addiscombe, Greater London

15th Nov 2025

I have a dress with thin straps (Slightly less than a bra)- one got caught in the washing machine door and has been severed so I need it sewn back together

Sewing machine repair

£40

Blendon, Greater London

13th Nov 2025

Stitches arent even and bulk up/are uneven and now can't get bobbin thread up .

Fixing my juki industrial sewing machine

£40

St George In The East, Greater London

5th Nov 2025

My Industrial Juki Sewing Machine is not working I suspect there's something stuck in the bobbin, but I'm not too sure. The wheel wont turn, it says error and makes a bad noise when I press on the pedal.

Sewing machine presser foot that moves fabric is not working

£40

Norwood Green, Greater London, UB2

3rd Nov 2025

The pressor foot which moves fabric is not moving the fabric at all.

Shorten trouser legs ie sew in hem.3 pairs.

£21

Higham Hill, Greater London

2nd Nov 2025

Shorten ladies thin material trousers. Ie Hem required.

Looking for a skilled seamstress

£50

College Park, Greater London

2nd Nov 2025

Hi! I’m looking for someone experienced in tailoring to help alter a few pieces in my wardrobe — mostly trousers, skirts and dresses. Ideally someone with great attention to detail and experience working with high-quality fabrics. Happy to have you come by. Let me know your availability and rates. Thanks!

Fix my Brother sewing machine

£40

St Margarets, Greater London

31st Oct 2025

COTTON FROM THE BOBBIN DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY AND SNARLS UP ON UNDERSIDE OF THE MATERIAL

Sewing machine repair

£40

St Margarets, Greater London

31st Oct 2025

Cotton doesn’t flow smoothly from the bobbin and snarls up under the cloth

Sew curtains

£100

Herne Hill, Greater London, SE24

30th Oct 2025

Joining 4 curtains together to make 2 curtains

Brother sewing machine specialist

£200

Teddington, Greater London, TW11

30th Oct 2025

Belt on my brother pr is not working

Sewing machine service

£40

Canning Town, Greater London, E16

25th Oct 2025

My machine is currently not working properly. The needle doesn’t move when turning the wheel.

Seamstress

£50

Alameda Place, Greater London

24th Oct 2025

Taper jackets for fashion show

Zipper repair

£14

Kensington, Greater London, W8

21st Oct 2025

Simple replace black zipper in a pair of trousers

Seamstress

£300

South Kensington, Greater London, SW7

16th Oct 2025

I need a seamstress to sew pouches and ad hoc items for my upcoming small business. Fees can be negoiated and can provide more ad-hoc business for you

Furniture fabric and zipper repair

£50

Finchley, Greater London

8th Jul 2025

I have a single sofa cushion with a missing zip and a small tear in need of replacement and repair.

Amnah was professional, kind and very skilled. If I have similar repairs I need to make, I’ll definitely reach out again. Highly recommended.