Experienced Seamstress

Thimble Alterations; Etna (ME); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local tailoring service in Maine is seeking an experienced Seamstress to perform alterations and repairs on garments from home. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of formal wear experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Join our team and help enhance garments for valued customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a seamstress, specifically in formal dress alterations.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction techniques.
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations and repairs on garments including hemming and seam adjustments.
• Use sewing machines and hand tools to complete tailoring tasks.
• Take accurate measurements from customers during fittings.

Skills

Formal wear experience

Proficiency in sewing machines

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Tools

Sewing machine

Alteration tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Seamstress with formal wear experience to join our team. As a Thimble Seamstress, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and performing alterations and repairs on garments at your home workspace.

Requirements

• You must own a sewing machine at home, as this is a work from home position.
• At least 3Years experience as a seamstress/performing formal dress alterations.
• Proven experience working with Bridal, Prom or Evening Dresses is preferred.
• Proficiency in using sewing machines and other alteration tools.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform precise measurements.
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating fabric requirements.
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations and repairs on garments, including hemming, taking in or letting out seams, working with multiple latersand replacing buttons or zippers.
• Use sewing machines, hand tools, and other equipment to complete tailoring tasks.
• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting our customers with fitting and ensuring their satisfaction with the finished product.
• Take accurate measurements from customers during fittings.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at home where the work is done.

If you have a passion for fashion, excellent sewing skills, and enjoy working with customers, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a work from home Seamstress and contribute to improving garments for our valued customers.