Trainee Dressmaker: Learn Bespoke Alterations to Help Others

Heritage Crafts; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dressability in Swindon is offering a Dressmaking Trainee position, providing structured, hands-on training from expert dressmakers to learn specialist alteration and adaptation techniques. You will work with adults and children with diverse needs, progressing to client work under supervision as you build confidence and skills.

No formal qualifications are required; passion for sewing and a caring approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Grounding in sewing with machine and hand sewing.
• Willingness to learn specialist alteration and adaptation techniques.
• Care and empathy when working with diverse clients.
• Licenced driver with own vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• You will receive structured, hands-on training from experienced dressmakers.
• As skills grow, you will transition to client work under supervision and gain certification on completion.

Skills

Sewing basics

Enthusiasm to develop sewing skills

Caring and empathetic demeanor

Valid driving licence

Job description

Dressability in Swindon is offering a Dressmaking Trainee position, providing structured, hands-on training from expert dressmakers to learn specialist alteration and adaptation techniques. You will work with adults and children with diverse needs, progressing to client work under supervision as you build confidence and skills.

No formal qualifications are required; passion for sewing and a caring approach are valued.