Seamstress​/Alterations Specialist

Job Description

Seamstress

Job Description:

We are looking to employ an experienced seamstress to mend, alter, and construct garments and other fabric‑made articles according to customers' needs. The seamstress's responsibilities include replacing buttons, zippers, pockets, and linings, adding padding and shaping materials to garments, and modifying garment styles based on customers’ specifications.

To be successful as a seamstress, you should demonstrate sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques. Ultimately, an outstanding seamstress should be able to achieve exceptional customer service and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

• Accurately measuring customers using tape measures to ensure proper fit of garments.
• Bridal experience preferred.
• Ensuring that sewing machines and other equipment are in good working order.
• Altering or repairing customers' garments and other articles, which includes hemming, mending, lengthening, as well as taking in and letting out seams.
• Fitting garments on customers to determine how the alterations should be done.
• Constructing garments and other articles according to customers’ specifications and preferences.
• Labeling customers' garments and articles and recording the alterations required.
• Communicating with customers to determine their specifications, needs, and preferences.
• Using irons and pressing machines to erase the creases on garments and other articles.

• Proven sewing experience.
• Sound knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques.
• The ability to work under time constraints.
• The ability to safely use different types of sewing machines.
• Good hand‑eye coordination.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Calm under pressure.

Panache Bridals is revered as a luxury‑wedding gown shopping destination. We carry top national and international brands from around the globe, offering brides an upscale shopping experience that you won't find anywhere else. Our customer service and industry knowledge elevates our position in the bridal industry. Panache has been a staple name in the bridal community for more than 25 years and offers a full service bridal gown shopping experience, including bridal attire, accessories, shoes, and evening wear.