Alterations Dressmaker

or equivalent experience

**Tasks**:

- Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications
- Fit, alter and repair garments as required
- Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats
- Make, alter or re-style fur garments and accessories
- Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
- Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit
- Design patterns to fit measurements
- Mark, cut and sew fabric

**Type of materials**:

- Cotton or synthetic
- Furs and skins
- Nylon
- Polyester or synthetic
- Satin
- Silk
- Textiles and leather
- Velvet or pile fabrics

**Area of work experience**:

- Alterations
- Designing
- Dressmaking
- Repair
- Restyling
- Tailoring

**Area of specialization**:

- Tailor

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Manual dexterity
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

**Own tools/equipment**:

- Tools
- Equipment

**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

**Screening questions**:

- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits

**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement

**Long term benefits**:

- Pension plan