What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXPERIENCED DRAPERY SEAMSTRESS position at Hart-Lines, Inc.?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a precise, detail-oriented Drapery Seamstress to create high-end, custom window treatments and soft home furnishings. The ideal candidate has direct experience working in a drapery workroom and can confidently handle heavy, large-scale fabrics with perfect accuracy. You will work with premium textiles to execute flawless custom designs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate industrial sewing machinery, including straight stitch, sergers, and blind hemmers.
- Construct custom drapery panels, including pinch pleats, grommets, rod pockets, and ripplefold styles.
- Apply interlinings, linings, and structural buckram to headers smoothly without bunching.
- Measure, cut, square, and pattern-match complex textile repeats over large tables.
- Execute hand-stitching for delicate details, weights, and premium closures.
- Inspect, iron, fan-fold, and package completed orders for client installation.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience specifically in drapery or upholstery sewing (Apparel-only experience will not be considered).
- Expertise in handling heavy fabrics (velvets, linens, brocades) and delicate sheer fabrics.
- Strong geometric math skills to calculate pattern repeats, pleat spacing, and yield measurements.
- Extreme attention to detail with a proven ability to sew perfectly straight lines across long spans.
- Reliable transportation [Optional: and/or a clean, smoke-free home workspace with professional equipment].
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Experience:
- Drapery Seamstress: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22