Join Our Team at Seams and Dreams!
Senior Seamstress (Part-Time)
Location: Seams and Dreams, Tamworth
Job type: Part-time (12 hours/week)
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Start date: ASAP
About Us
Seams and Dreams is Tamworth’s go-to destination for expert clothing alterations and creative garment solutions. We’re a friendly, independent shop with a long-standing reputation, and we take pride in delivering first-class results. We're now looking for a Senior Seamstress to join our small, supportive team.
The Role
This is a varied, hands-on position split across two key areas:
1. Customer Service & Fittings
- Welcoming clients into the shop
- Using our computerised booking and garment-tracking system
- Attending fittings and pinning garments to fit (training provided)
2. Alteration Work
- Carrying out a full range of alterations to clothing and curtains
- Shortening, letting out, taking in, zip replacements, etc.
- Working on industrial machines with care and precision
- Occasionally adapting to more creative or complex tasks
What You’ll Need
- Solid experience in all types of clothing alterations
- Confidence using industrial sewing equipment
- Attention to detail and pride in neat, high-quality results
- A creative, practical mindset and ability to problem-solve
- A friendly, professional manner with customers
What We Offer
- £12.21 per hour
- Flexible part-time shifts, including some weekends and late finishes (to 6pm)
- Overtime available when workload allows
- A high street discount scheme (100+ shops, restaurants, and more)
- Free parking (first come, first served)
- A supportive, creative working environment
Please Note
This is an in-shop role based in Tamworth.
We cannot sponsor overseas applicants.
Applicants must live locally, be able to attend an in-person interview, and be available to start ASAP.
We cannot accommodate relocation or long-distance commutes.
**NO TIME WASTERS PLEASE** - please only apply if you meet the following criteria:
- You are able to travel independently to Tamworth ready for 9am starts
- You are currently living in the UK and are legally able to work
- You know how to sew with a machine!
- You understand you will be dealing with the public as part of the job
- You understand we open 7 days a week
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you able to independently get to Tamworth B79 for 9am starts?
Experience:
- Sewing / Machinist: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person