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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.
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