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I need install my Juki sewing machine
$200
Jamaica NY 11432, USA
Mar 8th 2026
We just bought new sewing machine juki ddl 8700 need help with installation
Fixing sewing machine
$20
New York NY 10044, USA
Mar 4th 2026
Upper thread of my Brother JX2517 keeps breaking
Repair zippers on tent door
$100
Jamaica NY 11436, USA
Feb 21st 2026
Both zippers on each side of the tent door has difficulty opening and closing. There are gaps I the zipper.
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What do seamstresses include?
Ready-to-wear clothes are convenient, but they only sometimes fit perfectly. When booking seamstresses in your area, you can expect various services to meet your sewing needs. Here's a breakdown of what you can ask for:
Pattern Cutting
If you have a design idea but need help figuring out where to start, a seamstress can help with pattern cutting. This is the first step in crafting a template for your one-of-a-kind pieces. As skilled seamstresses work with many patterns, they can create one based on your specifications or even design a pattern from scratch to suit your measurements and preferences.
If you're an aspiring designer, finding the best seamstress near you will jumpstart building your collection. You can even hire local models to pose wearing your clothes for your profile or website.
Dressmaking
Got a wedding, formal event, or a special occasion coming up? Dressmaking services allow you to work closely with a Tasker to bring your dream outfit to life. A professional seamstress can guide you through fabric selection or type of garment, design, and style. They also work on details like measurements and modifications to achieve the right fit for your body type.
They can make dresses, gowns, suits, and everyday clothing. Once you have your perfect outfit, you can book hair stylists and makeup artists to complete your look.
Clothing Repair
All garments are prone to wear and tear, especially if you've used them for many years. Instead of tossing out your favorite shirt with a ripped seam or that sweater with loose buttons, consider clothing repair services. A Tasker can patch up holes, replace zippers, and reattach buttons so you can save money.
With a little TLC, a seamstress can extend the life of your clothes and keep your wardrobe intact. You may also send your clothes to your local laundry services after the repair.
Clothing Alteration
Sometimes, off-the-rack clothing or hand-me-downs don't fit just right. Custom tailoring services can make all the difference. A seamstress near you can provide resizing, hemming, adjusting waistlines, shortening sleeves, and other alteration services. With a flattering and custom fit, you'll feel more confident.
Custom Embroidery
Many seamstresses offer embroidery services to add flair or a unique touch to your clothes. Whether you want monograms, initials, or other custom designs, your pieces can make a statement. Personalized items are also great gift ideas for any occasion.
Home and Décor Sewing
A seamstress can create custom pillow covers, curtains, and cushions for your home. Some may even be able to repair furniture upholstery. These experts bring style and comfort to your home with handcrafted, beautifully stitched pieces that match your décor.
Recent Seamstress tasks in New York
Sewing machine repair
$100
Brooklyn NY 11206, USA
Feb 2nd 2026
🪡 Machine Repair Summary: Borader 810D with YIXING Servo Motor • Problem began after a needle broke inside the machine. • Since then, the motor RPM number drifts on the display even when the pedal is untouched. • This causes sudden speed surges, leading to thread snapping at the needle. • The pedal position sensor (potentiometer) was tested — re-zeroing, disconnecting, and spring adjustments didn’t resolve the issue. • Disconnecting the sensor triggers ER-4 on the YIXING servo controller, so the machine requires it. • Pedal movement is stiff if the spring is removed, so full bypass is not an option.
Have my industrial juki sewing machine tuned up
$200
New York NY 10009, USA
Jan 29th 2026
My industrial Juki DDL 8700 has been shredding thread and skipping stitches. I adjusted the timing, but the problems are persisting
Sewing machine repair
$50
Brooklyn NY 11221 2934, USA
Jan 15th 2026
My sewing machine won’t sew because I took it apart and put it back together wrong. My issue before was the bobbin thread was getting caught, I thought I needed to clean it so I took it apart and I think I put it back together wrong. Whole time it was just because I wasn’t threading it right.
Sewing machine repair for at approximately 10 machines.
$250
New York NY 10282, USA
Jan 9th 2026
We are a public school that has approximately 15 sewing machines that students say are broken. I would like to get them serviced to see if any can be repaired before we replace them I am flexible of the service fee.
Sewing lining back and pockets back into faux fur coat & hem of lining
$90
Manhattan NY, USA
Nov 19th 2025
Sewing lining of midi length faux fur coat as well as pockets and hem
Sewing Fabric for a store opening, very easy, 3 days on site, SOHO NYC
$750
New York NY 10012, USA
Oct 6th 2025
Machine sewing fabric for an upcoming store opening. Very easy work. 3 days in person on site from the 16th of October onwards. $250 per day, $750 in total
PROM DRESS MADE
$1,800
Staten Island NY 10303, USA
Sep 9th 2025
Need a prom dress made for May 2026 for my granddaughter
Replace zipper pulls on luggage
$30
New York NY 10028, USA
Jul 10th 2025
The zipper pulls came off both of the pulls on my carry-on hard sided luggage. The zipper is intact. I have one of the pulls but not the other. One of the bases for the pull is intact. The other base is broken. If the broken base cannot be replaced, I think the other is still usable alone if the pull itself can be reattached.
I need help with creating my own prom dress.
$60
Arverne NY 11692, USA
May 5th 2025
I want to create an a line gown with flower embellishments and tulle . The dress shown is my inspiration. I simply need advice and guidance for the process.
Alteration for my dress- Zipper to lace
$75
New York NY 10032, USA
Apr 14th 2025
I have a dress and I need a zipper to lace work on it. I gained weight so need to change the zipper for a lace.
Need seamstress to make knockoff of Sabrina Carpenter dress.
$100
New York, NY 10025, USA
Sep 17th 2024
I need a skilled seamstress to make a knockoff of Sabrina Carpenter’s red dress from the Please Please Please video. The real dress is by Multidimension and is very expensive.
Repair sewing machine
$30
Brooklyn, NY 11214, USA
Sep 7th 2024
my JUKI HZL-27Z home sewing machine, which has encountered an issue with the reverse lever. The reverse lever does not automatically return to its original position after being pressed, and as a result, the machine cannot feed fabric forward during normal sewing. Could you please advise me on where I can have this issue repaired? I would appreciate any information about authorized service centers near my location and an estimated cost for the repair.
Need name labels sewn on clothing
$100
Canal Street, NY 10013, USA
Jun 1st 2024
Need name labels sewn on son’s clothing for sleep away camp
Sewing and craft work for my thesis collection.
$500
New York, NY 10009, USA
Apr 18th 2024
Sewing and construction of garments, a lot of hand sewing required.
Sewing machine fixed
$50
New York, NY 10032, USA
Jan 22nd 2024
Home sewing machine skipping stitches - Due date: Before Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Clothing repair
$200
New York, NY 10001, USA
Sep 21st 2023
Sewing and clothing repair - Due date: Flexible
Swap the Thread take up lever on my industrial sewing machine
$100
New York, NY 10009, USA
Sep 7th 2023
The thread take up lever broke off my sewing machine and I need to get it replaced. I already purchased the replacement piece but I need someone skilled in servicing industrial sewing machines to come replace it. I need this service for a computerized juki ddl 5550. - Due date: Flexible