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Job Description Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Seamstress to join our team. As a Thimble Seamstress, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and performing alterations and repairs on garments at your home workspace. This is an opportunity to showcase your expertise in garment construction and sewing. Requirements: * You must own a sewing machine at home, as this is a work from home position. * At least 2 Years experience as a seamstress/performing dress alterations. * Proven experience working with Bridal, Prom or Evening Dresses or Suits is preferred. * Proficiency in using sewing machines and other alteration tools. * Strong knowledge of garment construction techniques. * Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform precise measurements. * Basic math skills for measuring and calculating fabric requirements. * Ability to maintain high-quality standards. * Strong communication and customer service skills. Responsibilities: * Perform alterations and repairs on garments, including hemming, taking in or letting out seams, and replacing buttons or zippers. * Use sewing machines, hand tools, and other equipment to complete tailoring tasks. * Provide exceptional customer service by assisting our customers with fitting and ensuring their satisfaction with the finished product. * Take accurate measurements from customers during fittings. * Maintain a clean and organized work area at home where the work is done. If you have a passion for fashion, excellent sewing skills, and enjoy working with customers, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a work from home Seamstress and contribute to creating exceptional garments for our valued customers.

Job DescriptionTailor / Seamstress / Alterations Specialist Pay: $25–$30 per hour + Tips Job Type: Part-Time (Opportunity to Grow to Full-Time) Location: Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY — In Person About Shopboy Shopboy is a NYC-based tailor shop and curated retail space providing professional clothing alterations and garment repair services for men’s and women’s apparel. Our work ranges from suits and formalwear to denim, leather, knitwear, and specialty fabrics. All work is performed on-site by experienced tailoring professionals focused on craftsmanship and precision. We are hiring an experienced Tailor / Seamstress / Alterations Specialist to support operations at our new Greenpoint location. Position Summary This role focuses on garment fitting, alterations, repairs, and customer interaction. Ideal candidates have deep hands-on experience working with industrial sewing machines, fabric handling, and precision garment finishing. Core Responsibilities * Conduct garment fittings and take accurate measurements * Pin and mark clothing for alterations * Perform professional clothing alterations including: * Hemming pants and skirts * Sleeve shortening * Waist adjustments * Original denim hems * Suit and formalwear alterations * Garment restructuring * Repair garments (zippers, buttons, seams, linings) * Hand sewing and finishing work * Provide customer guidance on fit and styling * Inspect finished garments for quality and accuracy * Operate industrial sewing machines, sergers, and pressing equipment * Maintain organized workspace and equipment Required Qualifications * 10+ years tailoring, seamstress, or alterations experience preferred * Experience working with: * Industrial sewing machines * Hand stitching * Garment fitting * Strong fabric knowledge (silk, wool, denim, leather, lace) * High attention to detail and craftsmanship standards * Ability to stand for extended periods * Strong communication and customer service skills Schedule & Benefits * Flexible scheduling * 7-hour shifts * Tips Location Requirement Must reliably commute to or relocate to: Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Work Location In person

The Tailor's primary responsibility is to sew garments, either to repair or to alter to customer's tastes and to operate on sewing equipment.

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