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Lake Forest Cleaners Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers in New Orleans, Louisiana
Lake Forest Cleaners and Alterations is seeking a friendly and reliable Tailor to join our team. As a tailor, dressmaker you're expected to provide excellent customer service and ensuring smooth transactions for our valued clients. NO NIGHTS, NO SUNDAYS.
- Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
- Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.
- Measure customers, using tape measures, and record measurements.
- Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations.
- Trim excess material, using scissors.
- Assemble garment parts and join parts with basting stitches, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
- Make garment style changes, such as tapering pant legs, narrowing lapels, and adding or removing padding.
- Maintain garment drape and proportions as alterations are performed.
- Take up or let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts, such as sleeves.
- Repair or replace defective garment parts, such as pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and lining
- Press garments, using hand irons or pressing machines.
- Fit, alter, repair, and make made-to-measure clothing, according to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit, and applying principles of garment design, construction, and styling.
Qualifications:
- Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure accurate order processing and cash handling.
- Reliability: Punctuality and consistency are essential.