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Job description

Our client, a busy alterations and tailoring studio, is a seeking a Seamstress/Tailor to join their team based in Newtownabbey. They pride themselves on delivering high quality precise and reliable garment alterations for a loyal and growing customer base. Their work ranges from everyday clothing adjustments to detailed tailoring and specialist formal and bridal alterations.

Responsibilities

• Shortening and lengthening trousers, skirts, dresses and other garments.
• Tailoring adjustments to shirts, blouses, jackets and other fitted items.
• Zip replacements on a wide range of clothing.
• Alterations to formal wear including suits, occasion wear and bridesmaid dresses.
• Bridal wear adjustments including hems, bodice alterations and intricate detail work.
• Custom and creative alterations based on customer requests.
• Providing excellent customer service when dealing with fittings queries and measurements.
• Working with attention to detail at every stage of the alteration process.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience working as a seamstress or tailor in an alterations or garment production environment.
• Strong practical skills in sewing machines, overlockers and hand stitching.
• Proven ability to complete a wide range of alterations confidently.
• Ability to work with accuracy efficiency and pride in your craft.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Previous experience with bridal wear alterations is preferred.
• Previous experience working with delicate fabrics including lace silk chiffon and formal gowns is preferred.
• Confidence in offering fitting advice and garment adjustments to customers is preferred.

Further Information

Salary - Starting at £12.50 depending on candidate experience. Please note, from the 1st April 2026, the following new minimum wage rates will apply: 16-17 £8.00, 18-20 £10.85, 21 plus £12.71 per hour. Work time: Wednesday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Thursday: 9:30 am - 7 pm, Friday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Job Benefits: Flexible hours can be discussed. Competitive pay based on experience. Supportive friendly working environment. Opportunity to work on varied and rewarding alteration projects every day.