Experienced Seamstress

Thimble Alterations; St. Albans (VT); Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local alterations company is seeking a skilled seamstress to work from home, specializing in formal wear alterations. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience with bridal and evening dresses and must own a sewing machine. Responsibilities include performing alterations, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining quality standards. If you have a passion for fashion and excellent sewing skills, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a seamstress, specializing in formal alterations.
• Proven experience with bridal, prom, or evening dresses.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform alterations and repairs on garments, including hemming and seam adjustments.
• Use sewing machines and tools to complete tailoring tasks.
• Provide exceptional customer service during fittings.

Skills

Formal wear experience

Sewing machine proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Tools

Sewing machines

Hand 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.