Alteration Hand (Contract) - People Living with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply at Cape Union Mart

Job Description

We are looking for a Clothing Alteration Hands who can work with various types of fabric to repair, modify, and fit clothes according to client’s requirements. They need to be skilled in operating different sewing machinery and have a keen eye for detail.

We encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Their main duties and responsibilities include:

• Consulting with clients to discuss alterations, repairs, or modifications needed for their clothes
• Measuring clients to ensure perfect fit of garments
• Marking alterations on garments based on fitting notes and instructions
• Performing alterations by hand or using sewing machines, including hemming, taking in or letting out seams, and adjusting zippers
• Repairing defective garments or those with minor wear and tear
• Ensuring that alterations are invisible and do not affect the original design of the garment
• Maintaining records of alterations for future reference
• Maintaining and cleaning sewing machines and hand tools
• Ensuring quality service and satisfaction for clients

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Alteration Hand or similar role
• Knowledge of various fabrics and sewing techniques
• Proficiency in operating sewing machinery and using hand tools
• Excellent manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Attention to detail

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

• ABC Level 3 Certificate in apparel manufacturing technology
• ABC Level 3 Diploma in handcraft tailoring
• NVQ Level 2 in manufacturing sewn products, which covers the practical processes of alteration as well as pressing and quality control.

SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES NEEDED

• Have excellent hand and machine sewing skills.
• Have good manual dexterity and hand-to-eye co-ordination.
• Be knowledgeable about different fabrics and stitching techniques.
• Have an understanding of garment construction.
• Be creative, with an interest in textiles and fashion.
• Have good communication and customer service skills.
• Be patient, self-motivated and willing to do repetitive work.
• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Be able to work on their own initiative.
• Be able to perform basic sewing machine maintenance.
• Have good eyesight and normal colour vision for matching threads to fabrics.