Experienced Seamstress / Tailor

Job Overview
*COMMISSION BASED JOB*

**We are currently looking for 1 - 2 experienced seamstress / tailors, you can apply here or swing by in person and ask for Cristina. She will give you an assessment on your skills and determine if you will be hired or not. You can also call the store at 757-427-6466 if you would like to set up a time instead of just walking in. Please come check us out!**

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Experienced Seamstress / Tailor to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will bring garments to life through expert sewing, garment construction, and tailoring skills. Your craftsmanship will ensure each piece meets high standards of quality, fit, and style, delighting our customers and elevating our brand. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate sewing professional eager to showcase their talent in a vibrant fashion retail environment. You will work closely with customers and team members to deliver personalized, expertly crafted clothing alterations and custom pieces that make a lasting impression.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design sketches, patterns, and customer specifications to create or alter garments with precision and care
• Operate sewing machines efficiently, ensuring consistent stitch quality and durability across all projects
• Construct garments from start to finish, including cutting fabric, sewing seams, fitting, and finishing details
• Perform fittings with customers to ensure optimal fit and comfort, making adjustments as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring all tools and materials are properly stored and maintained
• Communicate clearly with customers about project timelines, options, and any necessary adjustments
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a seamstress or tailor in a retail or custom tailoring environment
• Strong knowledge of garment construction techniques and sewing machine operation
• Ability to read and interpret patterns, measurements, and technical drawings accurately
• Excellent sewing skills including hand stitching, machine sewing, hemming, and finishing techniques
• Familiarity with basic math for measurements, pattern adjustments, and fabric calculations
• Experience working within fashion retail settings is highly desirable
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally

Join us if you’re passionate about transforming fabrics into beautiful garments! We value craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. This paid position offers the chance to develop your skills further while contributing to a creative team dedicated to excellence in fashion tailoring.

Manee’s Tailoring in Redmill Commons is looking for an experienced seamstress / tailor for full-time employment. This job is commission based, meaning you can make as much as you want depending on the workload you take. We have a strong team of experienced seamstress / tailors and are looking to hire one additional employee. We are looking for someone who has a good attitude, works well in a team, and is a reliable employee. At Manee’s, our reputation is everything and we hold ourselves highly to do a good and proper job on every item that is brought into the store.

This job is commission based, so there is no specific pay range. Your pay will be based on how much work you want to do!

If you are an experienced seamstress / tailor and are interested, please reach out and let us know! Once we have selected you, we will ask you to come by and do a trial run so we can assess your sewing abilities and see if you would be a good fit.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.15 - $26.67 per hour

Work Location: In person