Seamstress/Tailor
North Myrtle Beach, SC, Turks and Caicos Islands
Full Time
Koko Beenz
Mid Level
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
Qualifications
Physical Demands:
What We Can Offer You
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.
Koko Beenz is a proud participant in South Carolina DOL’s Apprenticeship Program!
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