Alterations seamstress

Nile Alterations; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Job summary

Nile Alterations in Winnipeg, MB seeks a skilled seamstress/tailor to make and alter garments according to customer specs. You will cut, sew, fit and restyle fabrics and fur items, design patterns, and select appropriate materials. On-site role with attention to detail and manual dexterity required.

Experience is an asset; no formal degree required. Public transit is available; team environment with opportunities for creative design and efficient workmanship.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required, candidate should have relevant sewing/craft experience or related training.
• Experience is an asset for tailor/seamstress roles.

Responsibilities

• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications.
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required.
• Make, alter or re-style fur garments and accessories.
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand.
• Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit.
• Design patterns to fit measurements.
• Mark, cut and sew fabric.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

TASKS

• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required
• Make, alter or re-style fur garments and accessories
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit
• Design patterns to fit measurements
• Mark, cut and sew fabric

TYPE OF MATERIALS

• Cotton or synthetic
• Nylon
• Polyester or synthetic
• Satin
• Silk
• Textiles and leather
• Velvet or pile fabrics

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Alterations
• Designing
• Dressmaking
• Repair
• Restyling
• Tailoring

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Seamstress
• Tailor

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

OTHER BENEFITS

• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week