Luxury Textile Seamstress: Precision Alterations

Cambridge House; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge House is seeking a skilled Seamstress to maintain the elegance of our linens, uniforms and fabrics, bringing precision and artistry to every stitch. You will care for textiles with care and contribute to the House’s refined presentation.

Key responsibilities include delicate mending, alterations and hems, checking for flaws, and ensuring items are finished and ready for use. Experience in luxury hospitality or garment care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sewing roles, ideally within luxury hospitality or garment care.
• Strong sewing and mending skills with experience in alterations and hemming.
• Ability to care for different fabrics and textiles with precision.
• Collaborative and considerate manner, supporting smooth House operations.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays if required.

Responsibilities

• Care for and restore the House’s linens, uniforms, soft furnishings and textiles with precision.
• Perform delicate mending, alterations and hems to a high finish.
• Inspect textiles for loose threads, wear and imperfections, and decide on repairs or replacement.
• Ensure linens are crisp, uniforms immaculate and garments beautifully finished for daily use.
• Maintain sewing machines, tools and workspace in a safe, organized state.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping to prioritise requests and deliver on time.

Skills

Sewing and mending

Alterations and hems

Fabric care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Cambridge House is seeking a skilled Seamstress to maintain the elegance of our linens, uniforms and fabrics, bringing precision and artistry to every stitch. You will care for textiles with care and contribute to the House’s refined presentation.

Key responsibilities include delicate mending, alterations and hems, checking for flaws, and ensuring items are finished and ready for use. Experience in luxury hospitality or garment care is preferred.