Our Seamstress job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Seamstress role
A Seamstress is a skilled worker who uses a sewing machine to alter, mend, and create clothing and other fabric items. They use a variety of fabrics, trims, and techniques to alter, repair, or make garments from scratch. Seamstresses must have a good eye for detail, a steady hand, and great hand-eye coordination.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a seamstress is to create and modify clothing using sewing techniques. This can include altering existing garments and creating new ones from fabric or other materials. Seamstresses may also be responsible for repairing clothing and other fabrics, as well as taking measurements for custom-made garments.
Seamstress Summary
Seamstress Job Summary
A Seamstress is responsible for creating and repairing clothing, linens, and other fabrics and materials. They must be able to read and understand patterns, measure accurately, and use a variety of stitching techniques. Seamstresses must also be able to troubleshoot and fix any problems that arise during construction. They must have excellent communication skills, as they will be required to take customer orders and ensure that their needs are met. Good organizational skills are also important, as they will be expected to keep track of multiple projects and deadlines.
Seamstress Duties
- Take measurements of customers
- Select fabrics and patterns
- Cut and sew fabric to construct garments
- Alter garments to fit customers
- Repair or replace damaged garments
Seamstress Skills
- Sewing
- Pattern Cutting
- Textile Knowledge
- Alterations
Seamstress Requirements
- Ability to use sewing machine
- Knowledge of garment construction
- Attention to detail
- Good hand/eye coordination
Personal Traits
- Creative
- Patient
- Attentive to Detail
- Good at Math
- Able to Follow Directions