London Freelance Tailoring Finisher - Hand Sewing

University of the Arts London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts London is seeking a Freelance Hand Sewing – Tailoring Finisher Level to work in Stratford Workshops, London. The role involves precise hand sewing on bespoke and one-off garments, with 2–3 days per week during active production periods. Immediate availability and valid UK Graduate visa are required.

Hours are variable with hourly rate negotiated based on experience and skill level. The successful candidate will collaborate with the designer at each stage, ensuring

Qualifications

• Solid experience in hand sewing for tailoring or garment finishing.
• Confident handling and manipulation of fabric by hand.
• Trained, precise, and reliable hand skills developed through tailoring practice.
• Ability to apply existing craft skills within a studio-specific, tailor-based technique.
• Comfort working within a creative, evolving process led by the designer.
• Willingness to coordinate and check in at each stage of the work.
• Strong attention to detail and respect for atelier standards of finish and care.
• Clear communication and reliability in a studio environment.
• This role involves precise hand sewing on delicate fabrics with good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Hand sewing on bespoke and one-off garments within an established atelier process.
• Tailoring and finisher-level hand work.
• Fabric manipulation requiring trained, precise hand skills.
• Executing work according to studio-specific, tailor-based techniques.
• Coordinating closely with the designer at each stage of the work.
• Maintaining consistency, care, and finish quality across garments.

Skills

Hand sewing

Fabric handling

Precision hand skills

Studio technique adaptation

Creative process adaptability

Communication & coordination

Attention to detail

Reliability

Manual dexterity

Job description

University of the Arts London is seeking a Freelance Hand Sewing – Tailoring Finisher Level to work in Stratford Workshops, London. The role involves precise hand sewing on bespoke and one-off garments, with 2–3 days per week during active production periods. Immediate availability and valid UK Graduate visa are required.

Hours are variable with hourly rate negotiated based on experience and skill level. The successful candidate will collaborate with the designer at each stage, ensuring