Seamstress/Tailor

Koko Beenz, a boutique clothing designer and manufacturer is seeking experienced a Seamstress/Tailor. The qualified candidate must be able to sew using patterns and be able to run a home sewing machine. The candidate must know how to press seams and products as well as have an understanding of the production process. 

Responsibilities

• Altering clothing, taking measurements from and fitting garment to the customer to determine the type and extent of cutting required. 
• Inserting or eliminating padding in shoulders and tapering seams without distorting the drape and proportions of the garment.
• Repairing or replacing defective garment parts such as snaps, zippers, buttons, buckles, pockets, pocket flaps and coat linings.
• Will be responsible for shortening or lengthening sleeves or legs, and must be able to re-sew garments using needle and thread or sewing machine.
• fittings, sewing and alterations using all the necessary equipment such as a sewing machine, over lock machine, blind stitch machine, steam iron, scissors and rippers; and recording transactions.
• Sews and matches out in a safe, dependable and timely manner that meets production and/or service needs.
• Flatwork (Fabric and Leather), the ability to produce zippers, cushions and or Top/Saddle Stitch, and complete all sewing tasks in the department.
• To produce or make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers. Included, but not limited to:
• Taper sides of garments
• Shorten/lengthen sleeves
• Lower collars
• Take in/out trousers waist
• Take in/out seat and rise on pants
• Shorten/lengthen trousers
• Taper trouser thighs and foot widths
• Ensure proper sizing of clients
• Performs alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, presses finished garment, removes threads, and completes for client-ready
• Seam and/or fabricate a variety of products using one or more types of sewing machines.
• Inspect product for defects and handle appropriately, as required.
• Ships product per customer order, as required.
• Perform cutting duties as required.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• At least two (2) years of sewing or tailoring experience is required
• Experience using a sewing machine, over lock machine, blind stitch machine, steam iron, scissors and seam ripper; Experience using a heat seal machine helpful
• Strong working knowledge of garment construction in men's and women's apparel and ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and by machine
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a strong organization of time and attention to detail
• Must be able to read, write and speak English; required for the safe and effective performance of the job.
• Must demonstrate high degree of seaming skills with the ability to learn many different machines and processes, producing high quality results.
• Must be able to visually inspect garments for defects compared to established standards.

Physical Demands:

• Potentially lifts items weighing up to 30 pounds independently 
• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged amounts of time
• Uses arms, hands, and fingers for pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears

What We Can Offer You

• Full or Part time schedule
• Flexible hours
• Family like work atmosphere
• Support of work/life balance
• Ability to grow and prosper with a growing company.
• Paid Time Off including up to 2 weeks of vacation, 1 week of sick and 10 holidays.