Sew Fit is a custom alterations boutique in Orange, California. Our clients bring us the garments that matter most: wedding gowns, evening gowns, tailored suits, and fine ready-to-wear that deserves a perfect fit. They expect discretion, precision, and a finished piece that looks as though it was made for them. That is the standard we hold every day. We are hiring two Lead Tailor and Alterations Specialists. This is a senior, hands-on role for a master of the craft.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Consult directly with clients during fittings: take measurements, pin, and explain exactly what is possible and how long it will take. Alter gowns, formalwear, suits, and everyday garments at a couture standard, including bustles, bodice work, boning, beaded and embellished fabrics, hems, tapers, and full resizing. Manage expectations with a high-end clientele with warmth and professionalism.
WHAT WE REQUIRE
- 15 or more years of professional tailoring and alterations experience
- Expert-level work on gowns and structured formalwear, plus suits and general garments
- Skilled on industrial machines and in fine hand finishing
- Professional English fluency, because you will consult one-on-one with clients at fittings about fit, timelines, and pricing
- A polished, client-facing manner suited to a luxury boutique A PLUS
- Bridal atelier or couture background
- Formal training in patternmaking, tailoring, or fashion design
- Additional languages beyond English
PAY AND SCHEDULE
$25.00 to $30.00 per hour based on skill and experience. W-2 employee, paid on the books with taxes handled properly. No cash pay, no 1099. Part-time or full-time, your choice. Orange, CA. We would be honored to see your work in person. Please apply through Indeed, and bring your portfolio to the interview.
Pay:
$25.00
- $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0
- 40.
0 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Describe the most technically difficult gown alteration you have completed: what made it hard and how you solved it. Please also confirm you have 15 or more years of professional tailoring and alterations experience.
Experience:
tailoring and alterations: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person