Seamstress / Tailor — Bridal Wear & Specialty Sewing

Lili's Alterations; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady, year‑round volume

No cap on earnings

Flexible days

Employee discount on alterations

Friendly team

Job summary

Lili’s Alterations in Gainesville, FL is seeking a skilled tailor to perform alterations from hems and fittings to bridal and leatherwork. This commission-only role offers earnings typically between $1,200 and $2,200 per week, with no cap and earnings tied to your output.

Flexible schedule: 3–6 days per week, shifts 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, tailored around your availability. You’ll work with an experienced team and handle precise, high-quality work daily.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional sewing or alterations experience.
• Able to read and follow order tickets and measurements accurately.
• Commitment to getting it right the first time.

Responsibilities

• Alterations: hems, seams, zippers, waistbands, and general repairs.
• Specialty sewing: bridal gowns, formalwear, drapery, leather, home décor.
• Customer fittings: pin and measure on client, explain feasible alterations.

Skills

Sewing expertise

Attention to detail

Reading order tickets

Client fittings

Punctuality and organization

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Serger/overlock

Blind hem machine

Hand stitching

Job description

Lili’s Alterations is looking for a skilled Tailor. You’ll handle the hands‑on work our clients count on — from everyday hems and fittings to specialty pieces like bridal gowns, drapery, and leather. If you take pride in precise, high-quality work and want your pay to reflect how much you produce, we’d like to meet you.

Pay — Commission Only, No Ceiling

This position is paid entirely on commission — your earnings are tied directly to the work you complete. There is no cap. Our tailors typically earn $1,200–$2,200 per week. Actual earnings depend on your speed, skill, and the hours you choose to work.

Schedule

Flexible. Most of our tailors work 3 to 6 days per week, with shifts between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. We build the schedule around your availability.

What You’ll Do

• Alterations: hem pants, skirts and dresses; take in and let out seams; shorten sleeves; adjust waistbands; replace zippers; repair damaged garments
• Specialty sewing: bridal gowns and formalwear, suits, curtains and drapery, pillows and home décor, leatherwork, crochet and knitwear repair
• Customer fittings: pin and measure on the client, explain what can and can’t be done
• Press and inspect every completed order before it goes back on the rack
• Work from order tickets to hit turnaround deadlines and keep your station organized

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of professional sewing or alterations experience
• Comfortable on an industrial sewing machine, serger/overlock, and blind hem machine, plus quality hand‑stitching
• Able to read and follow order tickets and measurements accurately
• Strong eye for detail and a commitment to getting it right the first time
• Comfortable measuring and pinning directly on clients
• Dependable, punctual, and organized
• Specialty experience (bridal, formalwear, home goods, leather) is a strong plus

Why Work Here

• Steady, year‑round volume from an established, loyal client base
• No cap on earnings — the more you produce, the more you make
• Flexible days built around your availability
• Generous employee discount on all alteration services
• A friendly, supportive team

Physical Requirements

The following are essential functions of this role, which can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation: extended periods of seated detail work (up to 8 hours per shift), close vision and hand dexterity for fine stitching, handling heavier materials such as leather and full‑length drapery, and standing, kneeling, and bending during fittings.

Lili’s Alterations is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $1,200.00 – $2,200.00 per week

Work Location: In person