Tailoring master needed for designer boutique who knows cutting and stitching. We need someone who has experience in stitching lehengas, sarees and patch work suits. Minimum of 3 years experience is required.
Responsibilities
• Making garments (e.g. gowns, dresses, blouses, lehengas, skirts, and
sareess):
o Marking patterns and designs or using pre-designed ones to cut fabric
into the necessary shapes;
o being able to draft, drape, and translate designs from concept to
delivery;
o being able to imagine how the end garment will look like from the
pattern design; and
• Altering and repairing garments:
o Fixing torn or damaged clothing, as well as adjusting clothes to better
fit customers; and
o ensuring proper measurements, adjustments, and fittings.
• Working directly with customers:
o Discussing with customers regarding their desired specifications for
clothes;
o giving customers recommendations regarding fabrics, colours, and
styles;
o showing customers samples of different fabrics and explaining the
qualities of each one;
o taking measurements; and
o ensuring alterations are done on time for when the customer returns.
• Defining technical specifications for the garments and being
knowledgeable about fabrics, patterns, shapes, and colours:
o Selecting and testing different fabrics;
o knowing about pattern-making and fittings, adapting and creating
patterns as needed; and
o keeping up-to-date with the latest fashion trends and techniques, as
well as finding the best quality fabrics.
• Using specialized equipment such as industrial sewing machines and
irons.
• Organizing and maintaining fabrics, trims, and other materials.
• Preparing a budget based on time of work, costs of fabrics, and any special
materials necessary.
Daily Tasks
• Creating, altering, and repairing garments.
• Working with different fabrics.
• Estimating costs and materials.
• Maintaining a network of customers, vendors, and suppliers.