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Recent Seamstress tasks in Salford

Clean and check sewing machines work properly

£25

Higher Blackley, Greater Manchester

27th Dec 2025

Sewing machines cleaning and check up

Sofa cushion zipper repair

£50

Ellesmere Park, Greater Manchester

13th Dec 2025

Dog has chewed one of the sofa cushions and it needs a new zipper

Help sew my top

£20

Manchester, Greater Manchester

29th Nov 2025

Help sew a string back onto my top

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What seamstresses near me do?

It may seem practical to simply go for off-the-rack clothing, but if you want to look your best, the key is to work with a seamstress near me who knows exactly how to make garments look completely yours.

Here’s what’s on offer when you hire seamstresses close to you on Airtasker:

Clothing adjustments - pattern cutting

If you’re a budding designer keen on crafting your own 2D designs, you can enlist the help of a seamstress to transform these through expert pattern cutting. This process puts your design onto paper or digital form that will serve as the foundation of an actual, wearable garment. Whether you want a one-of-a-kind dress or are looking to get a head start in launching your very own clothing line, Taskers can easily assist you in bringing your vision to life, with the perfect fit and impeccable quality.

Once your personally designed pieces are ready for use, why not hire a professional model to pose in your clothes? 

Clothing adjustments - dressmaking

Struggling to find your dream dress or garment in the shops you visit? A usual downside to ready-to-wear clothing is the fit or size may not always work for your body type. But there’s no need to fret, because you can work with a seasoned dressmaker to craft something from scratch or do clothing adjustments near me, be it a stunning evening gown or a tailored business attire.

Clothing adjustments - clothing repair

Accidents happen — and so do tears and rips in your favourite clothes. While it can be heartbreaking, don’t resort to buying a replacement just yet. Book an appointment with a local seamstress near you and have your piece restored to its former glory in no time at all. Whether it's a jacket from your college days or an heirloom dress, your hired Tasker can surely save you the trouble of parting ways with your wardrobe staples. You can also have your items dry-cleaned after repairs so you don’t have to wait long to use them again.

Clothing adjustments - clothing alteration

When your clothes don’t fit perfectly, even the best designs can start to feel wrong. Awkwardly loose shoulder pads or pants that are way too long are just some of the many, many things that can go wrong when you mindlessly purchase off the racks. But if you’ve already spent money on ill-fitting pieces or are hesitant about replacing hand-me-downs that are still in good condition, there’s always a guaranteed workaround to this dilemma. Work with seamstresses close to you, to alter your clothes and make them fit better to your specifications. 

Clothing adjustments - prom dressmaking

Prom may be a special event in a teenager’s life, but your dress doesn't have to come with an eye-watering price tag. Be the belle of the ball without spending three months’ worth of allowance by booking dressmaking seamstresses near you for a custom-made fit. Taskers can craft a unique dress that suits your budget, personal style, and schedule. Pair this with a reasonably rated hairdressing service to complete your entire look.

Recent Seamstress tasks in Salford

Fix sewing machine and show me how to use it

£15

Ancoats, Greater Manchester

2nd Nov 2025

Hi, my sewing machine keeps bird nesting when I try to use it, I don’t think I know how it works:( there’s a few sewing jobs I could really do with having done as well depending on how much extra

Hand sewer

£20

Irlams O' Th' Height, Greater Manchester

6th Jul 2025

I would like shells to be sewn onto tops and bikinis

Tailoring: cutting and sewing slits in sport shorts

£15

Ancoats, Greater Manchester

14th Jun 2025

I’d like to have some alterations made on 2 pairs of sport shorts. Good sewing skills and equipment please 🙏

Sewing machine service

£20

Salford, Greater Manchester

23rd May 2025

sewing machine isn’t working as well as usual

Sew up seam in leather sofa

£80

Kersal Dale, Greater Manchester

12th May 2025

Sew seams in leather sofa

Custom Embroidery for Manchester Event

£500

Manchester, Greater Manchester

27th Mar 2025

I am hosting an event where we will be doing custom embroidery from 6-9pm on 23 April. Guests will be able to sew their initials onto a hoodie or sweatshirt of their choice, and we need to hire 1 seamstress/dressmaker that can bring their sewing machine to the event and sew initials onto the existing merchandise.

Curtain hooks sewn into my the curtain rail have corroded

£40

Sedgley Park, Greater Manchester

13th Jan 2024

My by window curtains have hooks sewn into the curtains. They are corroding and keep coming off. They need replacing together with the little eyes on curtain rail which they hook into. When drawing the curtains, the keep coming off the curtain, - Due date: Flexible

Sewing together garments for my final collection at university.

£35

Manchester, Greater Manchester

11th Dec 2023

The collection has a lot of denim, zip pockets, pleating etc. designs will change over the next month but I will need help from Mid January till March time, not continuous, just as and when I need help. I will give you several days ahead of time for when I need them done and I will supply pre-cut fabric pattern pieces, zips, buttons etc. with designs and flats to help guide the sewing. I am a uni student so can only pay around £30-40 per garment (depending on size and difficulty). However, for younger people this is a great opportunity to practice your skills. for adults it could be a fun side hobby! If fabrics I supply you with are ripped or stained or damaged during the process I will have to deduct the amount it costs to replace it from how much I can pay you. - Due date: Before Saturday, 30 March 2024