Sewing Machinest / Tailor / Dressmaker Bridal

About the role

Couture Alterations is a professional alterations workshop in Hornsby, Sydney, specialising in wedding dresses, formalwear, men's and women's garments, tailoring and high-quality garment alterations. We are looking for an experienced Tailor / Dressmaker to join our team on a casual, part-time or freelance basis, depending on your availability and experience. This role is suited to an experienced professional who is confident working independently across a wide range of garments and alterations, from everyday clothing to complex bridal and formalwear.

Key responsibilities

• Alter and tailor wedding dresses and bridal gowns

• Alter formal and evening dresses

• Perform complex bridal fittings and adjustments

• Alter men's jackets, suits, trousers and other garments

• Alter women's dresses, jackets, trousers, skirts and other garments

• Work with structured garments, corsetry, boning and linings

• Work with delicate fabrics, lace, beading and detailed finishes

• Construct wedding dresses and other garments from patterns or designs

• Perform hand sewing and detailed finishing

• Assess garments and determine the appropriate alteration or construction method

About you

• Minimum 5 years of professional industry experience

• Strong experience in garment alterations and tailoring

• Proven experience with bridal and formalwear

• Experience altering men's and women's garments

• Strong sewing and garment construction skills

• The ability to make and construct wedding dresses

• Strong understanding of patterns, cutting and garment construction

• Experience with structured garments and corsetry

• Excellent fitting and alteration skills

• Excellent attention to detail

About us

Couture Alterations is a professional alterations workshop in Hornsby, Sydney, specialising in wedding dresses, formalwear, men's and women's garments, tailoring and high-quality garment alterations.

Benefits

• Work in a professional alterations studio in Hornsby

• Variety of bridal, formalwear, men's and women's garments

• Opportunity to work on high-quality and technically challenging garments

• Flexible working arrangements

• Supportive and respectful working environment

• Ongoing work for the right candidate