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What do seamstresses include?

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 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:

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? 

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, be it a stunning evening gown or a tailored business attire.

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 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 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. 

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 London North London

Looking for sewing machinist in Wood green area.

£13

Wood Green, Greater London, N22

3rd Dec 2024

Looking for part time experienced sewing machinist to do some sewing work in fashion design studio. Know how to use industrial flat machine, overlock machine. Willing to earn. Paid per hour.

Sewing Alterations - take up 5 pairs of jeans / trousers

£30

Tottenham Hale, Greater London, N17

2nd Jul 2024

Take up 4 x pairs of trousers. Can drop off and collect later

Seamstress

£40

Southbury, Greater London

26th Jun 2024

Alterations for a silk long bridemaid dress, bodice, back straps and possibly hem length

Elastic thread resewn into shoulders on dress.

£10

Freezy Water, Greater London, EN3

16th Jun 2024

Short sleeved dress with elasticated sleeves - elastic has lost all stretch in shoulders and needs replacing. Outside seam ok, thread at top of shoulder in pic has gone. Both sides.

Repair sewing machine

£30

Tottenham, Greater London, N15

9th May 2024

need my sewing machine fixed and serviced

Seamstress

£100

Seven Sisters, Greater London

18th Apr 2024

Hello I looking to manufacture boys and mans shirts need advice on fit and sizing

Seamstress needed for Bay window dressing

£200

Seven Sisters, Greater London

9th Feb 2024

We need someone to: 1. Source and fit a curtain pole in a rectangular bay window 2. Alter curtains to the correct length 3. Dress and finalise window - Due date: Before Sunday, 10 March 2024

Sew 3 seams of my sofa l shape leather sofa

£180

Freezy Water, Greater London, EN3

22nd Jan 2024

My l shape leather sofa has ripped along 3 seams that require sewing. - Due date: Flexible

Lloyd was great at communicating, arrived promptly and carried out great work.

Coat zipper replacement

£20

Harringay, Greater London

12th Jan 2024

Parka length puffer jacket requires replacement zipper. - Due date: Flexible

Sewing velcro tab

£5

Tower Gardens, Greater London, N17

21st Dec 2023

Sewing a velcro tab (by machine and shorten a buckle strap section) on pet coat - Due date: Flexible

Sewing Machinist

£90

Lower Edmonton, Greater London

6th Nov 2023

I need a sewing machinist to help with our heavy workload in our factory. We have many different garments and styles. - Due date: Flexible

I need something sewn together

£40

Enfield, Greater London, EN2

2nd Jul 2023

I have a broken clasp on my bikini top and bikini bottoms that need sewing together. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 3 July 2023

Seamstress

£80

Ganwick Corner, Hertfordshire

29th May 2023

I’m looking to enquire about some dress alterations. A neckline change and to be taken in slightly at the sides/waist - Due date: Before Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Dress zipper repair

£35

New Southgate, Greater London, N11

19th May 2023

The zipper on my dress is broken, can it be fixed ASAP? - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 19 May 2023

Repair domestic janome sewing machine

£25

Turnpike Lane, Greater London

29th Mar 2023

Janome JS1004 sewing machine (domestic) not feeding or stitching properly, seems in good working order but something not right. I need someone to fix it for me please - Due date: Flexible

Need a dress maker for lace design for an urgent event today

£170

Tottenham Hale, Greater London, N17

25th Mar 2023

Need to create a dress with fabric - Due date: Before Saturday, 25 March 2023

Bernina sewing machine needle clamp has screw sheared off

£50

Coldfall, Greater London

7th Mar 2023

Screw to hold needle in needle clamp has sheared off on aBernina 1015 seing machinec - Due date: Flexible

Fix sewing machine

£30

Cranley Gardens, Greater London

13th Feb 2023

Sewing machine Brother sl14 The needle doesn’t go up and down when I press the pedal - Due date: Flexible

Repair Toyota sewing machine

£20

Enfield Town, Greater London, EN1

5th Jan 2023

The bobbin in my Toyota sewing machine is faulty and I want to find a technician who could repair it. I live in SW1P 1BU. Can you tell me if you know anywhere I could get it seen to? - Due date: Flexible

Jacket zipper replacements

£10

Seven Sisters, Greater London

8th Dec 2022

Jacket zipper has broken and come off - Due date: Flexible