Our client, an international luxury bridal brand is seeking a full-time experienced Alterations Seamstress. This individual ideally would have experience with handling lace, beadwork, silks and tulle with advanced skills in sewing, pattern, draping and construction. Hours during busy season is Tuesday through Saturday with some requests to work Mondays.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
An Alterations Seamstress is responsible for providing exemplary sewing expertise in-house at New York Flagship Atelier. This includes but not limited to: expectations related to fit, custom modifications, and re-sizing of garments.
ABOUT YOU
- 5+ years of sewing experience in evening gowns or bridal alterations environment
- Specialty in handling lace, beadwork, silks and tulle
- Advanced technical skills (sewing, pattern, draping, construction)
- Experience operating an industrial sewing machine and industrial pressing iron
- Expert knowledge of garment construction/fit
- Ability to maintain professional communication with colleagues
- Ability to multitask projects and manage time in an in a team environment
- Availability to work 8+ hour days and be available on nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment based on business needs
WHAT YOU LL DO
- Sew garments fitted and assigned by Alterations Manager in a timely manner
- Handle all aspects of sewing: machine sewing, hand finishing, draping, cutting, bustling, pressing,
- Accurately measure and mark garments according to Brand Alterations guideline
- Responsible for starting and completing individually assigned projects
- Follow and complete alterations instructions provided from an instructions card
- Capable to customize such as downsizing or upsizing, creating sleeves, creating coverage, etc.