Seamstress/Seamster

Chenega Corporation•Fort Irwin, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seamstress/Seamster fits, marks, alters, and repairs clothing. The role takes measurements or fits garments on customers to determine the type and extent of cutting required, then marks garments accordingly. It may also involve maintaining supplies, equipment, and the work area, and supervising sewing machine operators or other related workers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of related work experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Knowledge of fabrics and construction methods.

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate stock of supplies and equipment and maintain the working area; may supervise sewing machine operators or other related workers.
Complete tailoring alterations to trousers and adjust coat sleeve lengths.
Alter clothing to fit individual customers or repair defective garments according to alteration or repair tags or marks.
Examine garment tags or garments to determine necessary alterations.
Remove stitches using a ripper or razor blade.
Shorten or lengthen sleeves and legs; expand or narrow waist and chest; raise or lower collars; and insert or remove shoulder padding while maintaining garment drape and proportions.
Trim excess material using scissors.
Resew garments using a needle and thread or sewing machine.
Repair or replace defective garment parts, such as pockets, pocket flaps, and coat linings.
Fit garments on customers as needed to determine required alterations.
Perform other duties as assigned.