Seamstress / Tailor

Heels ‘n’ Soles; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Heels 'n' Soles is seeking a reliable Seamstress/Tailor to perform alterations, repairs, and fittings with strong attention to detail. You will measure, tailor, hem, and adjust garments while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

The role involves operating sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment, inspecting finished work, and delivering professional customer service. Prior experience in alterations is required, with a focus on craftsmanship and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in clothing alterations, repairs, and fittings.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and tailor garments to customer specs.
• Operation of sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment.
• Maintain high quality workmanship under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform clothing alterations, adjustments, and repairs.
• Take accurate measurements and fit garments according to customer specifications.
• Hem, shorten, lengthen, taper, and resize garments.
• Replace zippers, buttons, snaps, and other garment components.
• Operate industrial and domestic sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections on completed work.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding their alteration needs.
• Complete projects within established timelines while maintaining quality standards.
• Previous experience as a seamstress, tailor, alterations specialist, or sewing machine operator.
• Knowledge sewing techniques.
• Ability to operate various sewing and pressing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Skills

Alterations

Repairs

Sewing

Measurements

Equipment operation

Quality workmanship

Time management

Customer communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Serger

Pressing equipment

Job description

Heels 'n' Soles are looking for a talented and dependable Seamstress / Tailor to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in alterations, repairs, and the operation of sewing equipment. This role requires attention to detail, strong sewing skills, and the ability to provide high-quality workmanship while meeting deadlines.

• Perform clothing alterations, adjustments, and repairs.
• Take accurate measurements and fit garments according to customer specifications.
• Hem, shorten, lengthen, taper, and resize garments.
• Replace zippers, buttons, snaps, and other garment components.
• Operate industrial and domestic sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections on completed work.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding their alteration needs.
• Complete projects within established timelines while maintaining quality standards.
• Previous experience as a seamstress, tailor, alterations specialist, or sewing machine operator.
• Knowledge sewing techniques.
• Ability to operate various sewing and pressing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.