Senior tailor

Momso Sustainable; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,552,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Momso Sustainable is seeking two Senior Tailors / Sample Machinists to join our busy South London studio on a freelance, self-employed basis. You will handle bridalwear, menswear, alterations, samples, prototyping, and small-batch production, working confidently from day one.

The role requires seven+ years experience, advanced garment construction skills, and proficiency with industrial machines. Initially around 15 hours/week, rising to ~30 hours/week with potential rate review.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in garment construction and tailoring.
• Bridalwear experience highly preferred.
• Minimum seven years of paid professional experience in a commercial environment.
• Proficient with industrial sewing machines and finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work independently from day one on varied projects including bridalwear, menswear and alterations.
• Assess garments, determine method, and deliver to high professional standard.
• Participate in samples, prototyping, and small-batch production as needed.

Skills

Tailoring

Garment construction

Bridalwear

Industrial machines

Independent work

Job description

Senior Tailor / Sample Machinist – Freelance First paragraph: Momso is a female-led professional sewing and textiles studio based in South London.

We are looking for two highly accomplished Senior Tailors / Sample Machinists to join our busy studio on a freelance, self-employed basis. This is a senior position for experienced professionals who can work confidently and independently from day one. You'll handle varied work, including bridalwear, men's and women's tailoring, alterations, samples, prototyping, and small-batch production.

You must be able to assess a garment or product, determine method, and complete it to a high professional standard without ongoing instruction. Essential requirements include advanced skills in garment construction, tailoring, bridalwear and finishing; confident use of industrial machines; minimum seven years' paid professional experience in a commercial environment; home sewing alone is not sufficient. Shortlisted applicants will complete a practical sewing assessment.

Initial one-month period, around 15 hours per week, is paid freelance work with the rate, disclosed and discussed at interview. Following a successful first month, hours are expected to increase to around 30 per week, subject to workload and agreement, with the rate reviewed. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and be permitted to undertake self-employed freelance work. Ideally based in South London or able to travel easily to our studio. Quite simply, we need someone who can really sew. If you're that person, we'd love to hear from you.