Experienced Seamstress Tailor / Alternations

Company: Gorsuch
Location: Vail
Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

Gorsuch, Ltd Now Hiring: Experienced Seamstress Tailor/Alterations Competitive compensation and benefits, included with full-time work. Duties: Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations.Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.Take up or let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts such as sleeves.Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.Assemble garment parts and join parts with basting stitches, using needles and thread or sewingRemove stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or razor blades.Record required alterations and instructions on tags, and attach them to garments.Examine tags on garments to determine alterations that are needed.Fit, alter, repair, and make made-to-measure clothing, according to customers' and clothing.Work on sales floor as needed along with running cash register. Press garments, using hand irons or pressing machines.Trim excess material, using scissors.Develop, copy, or adapt designs for garments, and design patterns to fit measurements, applyingMake garment style changes, such as tapering pant legs, narrowing lapels, and adding or removingMeasure customers, using tape measures, and record measurements.Estimate how much a garment will cost to make, based on factors such as time and materialRepair or replace defective garment parts such as pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and linings. Confer with customers to determine types of material and garment styles desiredPosition patterns of garment parts on fabric, and cut fabric along outlines, using scissors.Sew buttonholes and attach buttons in order to finish garments. Put in padding and shaping materials.Orders supplies or prepares requisitions to replenish supplies on hand.Maintain sewing machine and equipment. Qualifications Experience as a seamstress/tailor. Must be familiar and proficient with: a. Sewing specialty items: tailoring, hemming, mending, repairing, and replacing whole parts and general reconstruction of fine garments and other items as necessary. b. Ironing and steaming garments. c. Operating and maintaining specialized equipment. d. Pinning and marking garments for sewing. Computer Skills: Ability to learn and operate POS and CRM programs. Customer Service Skills: a. Experience dealing with internal and external customers and vendors. Professional Demeanor: a. Speech (verbal communications) in English b. Written communications c. Professional Appearance Attributes required: a. Organized, ability to prioritize workloads b. Strong follow through c. Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work area Physical Demands Stand FrequentlyLift/Carry/Push Pull: 10 lbs or less OccasionallyWalk FrequentlyLift/Carry/Push Pull: 11 - 20 lbs OccasionallySit FrequentlyLift/Carry/Push Pull: 21- 50 lbs OccasionallyHandling/Fingering ConstantlyReach Outward ConstantlyReach Above ShoulderClimb OccasionallyLift / Carry 12 lbs or less constantlyCrawl OccasionallyLift / Carry 12 - 25 lbs OccasionallySquat or Kneel OccasionallyLift / Carry 26 - 40 lbs OccasionallyBend OccasionallyStand FrequentlyLift / Carry 10 lbs or less OccasionallyWalk FrequentlyLift / Carry 11 - 20 lbs OccasionallySit FrequentlyLift / Carry 21- 50 lbs OccasionallyHandling/Fingering ConstantlyReach Outward ConstantlyReach Above ShoulderClimb OccasionallyPush/Pull 12 lbs or less OccasionallyCrawl OccasionallyPush/Pull 12 - 25 lbs OccasionallySquat or Kneel OccasionallyPush/Pull 26 - 40 lbs Occasionally Hot work area due to steam from ironing. Exposure to household chemicals, such as spray starch, Ethyl Alcohol, hand soap. Pay is negotiable, starting at $30/hour flexible schedule and hours. Benefits such ask insurance and discretionary dollars are at least $600/month value for full time work at 40 hours/week commitment through year-round work. Professional with experience is necessary.
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