What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seamstress/Patternmaker position at Mackenzie Brittingham LLC?
Technical daily tasks:
· Perform all sewing functions, tailors and performs seamstress work necessary to create, and alter garments from start to finish (measurements, pattern making/draping, muslins, and alterations with fittings, etc.)
· Operates industrial sewing/serger and pressing equipment
· Familiar with different types of fabrics, understanding their differences and the techniques necessary to work with each one
· Checks and inspects all gowns to verify all alteration tasks are completed per the client fitting appointment and ensures the highest standard of excellence
· Repair gown/garment floor samples as directed by leadership
· Communicate with client to ensure the customer is happy with their fitting
Qualifications:
· A seamstress must have special skills and acquired knowledge of how to make and alter clothing
· Take proper measurements for garment (wedding gown, gowns, suits, cocktails dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, etc.)
· Ability to tailor garments
· An understanding on how to do alterations, sew hems, replace zippers, work with boning/corsets, apply buttons, hand sew lace and beading appliques, apply horsehair braid to hems, hand sew
· Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs based on needs of the role
· Ability to work quickly, accurately and safely while using sewing and pressing machinery
· Ability to understand, follow and execute written and/or oral instructions
· Ability to analyze, problem solve and make decisions independently
· Must operate with a sense of urgency, and have attention to detail
· Must be self-disciplined and have the ability to work independently without constant oversight
· Must be able to work well with a team
· Ability to differentiate colors in garments
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15