Seamstress/Tailor

Buckle - Jensen Beach, FL

Part-time - Entry Level

Jensen Beach, FL

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Seamstress/Tailor position at Buckle is primarily responsible for providing high-quality alterations to enhance the shopping experience for guests. This role involves performing various operational tasks related to garment alterations, ensuring customer satisfaction through timely and precise work.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality alterations on merchandise at the store location.
• Follow ticket instructions and markings based on guest specifications.
• Accommodate guests with on-the-spot alterations when requested by store leaders.
• Meet deadlines and guest expectations for merchandise alterations.
• Use Buckle provided sewing machine and supplies to perform alterations.
• Measure and mark alteration lines.
• Pin altering folds or mark on cloth at seam to indicate alterations in progress.
• Remove stitches from garments using a ripper or razor blade.
• Resew merchandise using needle and thread or sewing machine.
• Press merchandise using a hand iron or steamer.
• Repair defective merchandise and remove spots or stains from merchandise.
• Record all work and follow through on the alteration log.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked work area and inform a leader when additional supplies are needed.
• Communicate any policy violations to the Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely manner.
• Provide feedback to management regarding merchandise handling concerns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months related sewing, fitting, and alteration experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.