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Alterations Tailor

Clean Textile
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 12/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2026

Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as an Alterations Tailor, where your craftsmanship and attention to detail will transform garments to fit perfectly and elevate our customers’ confidence. In this role, you will be responsible for expertly tailoring and altering clothing items to meet individual specifications, ensuring a flawless fit and finish. Your skills in garment construction, sewing, and customer service will help create a memorable shopping experience for our clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with a passion for fashion retail, making a tangible difference in our customers’ lives every day.

Responsibilities

  • Measure customers accurately to determine alteration needs and ensure proper fit
  • Use sewing machines and hand-sewing techniques to modify garments according to specifications
  • Perform garment construction tasks such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, and adjusting sleeves or waistlines
  • Inspect finished garments for quality, ensuring all alterations meet high standards of craftsmanship
  • Communicate clearly with customers about their alteration requests and provide expert advice on garment fit and care
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace and manage sewing tools and equipment responsibly
  • Collaborate with retail staff to ensure timely completion of alterations and support overall store operations

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in fashion retail or tailoring, with strong sewing skills and garment construction knowledge
  • Proficiency with sewing machines and hand-sewing techniques
  • Ability to interpret customer requests accurately and translate them into precise alterations
  • Basic math skills for measuring, pattern adjustments, and fabric calculations
  • Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor
  • Knowledge of garment fitting principles and fabric types is highly desirable
  • Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines

Join us as an Alterations Tailor and bring your expertise in sewing and garment fitting to life! Your craftsmanship will help our customers look their best while enjoying a vibrant retail environment that values quality, creativity, and exceptional service.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20

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