We are looking to employ an experienced seamstress to mend, alter garments and other fabric-made articles according to customers' needs. We specialise in men's suits, you need to be able to alter men's suit jackets.
The seamstress's responsibilities include replacing buttons, zippers, pockets, and linings, adding padding and shaping materials to garments.
To be successful as a seamstress, you should demonstrate sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques. Ultimately, an outstanding seamstress should be able to achieve exceptional customer service and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
**Seamstress Responsibilities**:
- Accurately measuring customers using tape measures to ensure proper fit of garments.
- Ensuring that sewing machines and other equipment are in good working order.
- Altering or repairing customers' garments and other articles, which includes hemming, mending, lengthening, as well as taking in and letting out seams.
- Fitting garments on customers to determine how the alterations should be done.
- Labeling customers' garments and articles and recording the alterations required.
- Communicating with customers to determine their specifications, needs, and preferences.
- Using irons and pressing machines to erase the creases on garments and other articles.
**Seamstress Requirements**:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven sewing experience.
- Sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques.
- The ability to work under time constraints.
- The ability to safely use different types of sewing machines.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Effective communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented.
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: From $29.23 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Christmas bonus
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Robina, QLD 4226: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)