Seamstress

SEAMSTRESS / MACHINIST

We are looking to hire an experienced Seamstress / Machinist to join our team at Interior Workshops London Limited.

As a Seamstress, you will be an important part of both our upholstery and curtain teams, supporting the progression of our bespoke projects from cutting through to sewing and finishing.

You will be involved in cutting and sewing upholstery and furnishing fabrics, including sofa and cushion covers, curtains, blinds and, where required, loose covers for furniture, as well as a variety of smaller sewing projects.

All our products are bespoke and require an individual approach, excellent attention to detail and the ability to find practical solutions for different projects.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines provided by the project team
• Accurately cut and sew upholstery and furnishing fabrics from patterns and measurements
• Cut and sew sofa and upholstery cushion covers
• Cut and sew scatter cushion covers
• Cut and sew curtains and blinds
• Support both the upholstery and curtain teams with sewing and fabric preparation
• Take on a variety of smaller sewing projects as required
• Work confidently with different fabrics and materials
• Think outside the box and come up with ideas and solutions when approaching difficult or unusual projects
• Quality-check your own work and inform the team of any issues arising
• Work closely with the upholstery, curtain and wider workshop team to ensure projects progress smoothly
• Keep all sewing areas and the general workplace clean, tidy and organised
• Be flexible and willing to assist with other projects or tasks assigned to the team
• Check for adequate supplies and inform relevant staff when stock needs to be replenished
• Follow all workshop health and safety procedures
• Cut and sew loose covers for sofas, chairs and other furniture as required

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years of industry sewing experience (preferred)
• Confident working safely and efficiently on industrial sewing machines and overlockers
• Excellent machine and hand-sewing skills
• Experience cutting and sewing upholstery and furnishing fabrics
• Experience with cushion covers, curtains and blinds is highly desirable
• Able to accurately work from patterns, measurements and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Good time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Good organisational skills and the ability to take responsibility for your own work
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team
• Good communication skills and an open approach to discussing problems and finding solutions
• Flexible and willing to take on a variety of projects
• A practical, can-do attitude
• Experience making loose covers for sofas, chairs and other furniture is an advantage

What We Offer

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday
• Working hours: 8:00am–4:00pm
• Casual dress
• Company pension (optional)
• On-site parking
• A friendly and professional workshop environment
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced team on high-quality bespoke projects

About Interior Workshops London Limited

We are a bespoke upholstery and interiors company based in Chessington, London, working on a wide range of individual projects.

Our work covers upholstery, curtains and soft furnishings, with every project requiring skilled craftsmanship, attention to detail and a willingness to find creative and practical solutions. Loose covers for furniture are also part of the work where required.

If you are an experienced seamstress/machinist who enjoys bespoke work, working with quality fabrics and being part of a skilled team, we would love to hear from you.

To be considered please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Pay: £13.00-£18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• seamstress: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person