Creative and self-motivated sewing professional with extensive experience in creating custom tailored clothes;
familiar with popular trends in fashion and garment design; a versatile individual who is competent in creating
high-quality products in accordance with popular trends
PROFILE SUMMARY
Extensive experience of XX years in giving advice on which combination of fabrics and patterns;
discussing the client's requirements
Showing the client fabric samples and pattern books; taking measurements; adapting an existing
pattern, or producing a new pattern for the client
Instrumental in tacking the fabric pieces together for a fitting; fitting the garment and making
adjustments to create a perfect fit
Working out the cost of the work, taking into account the fabric, trimmings and time needed; using the
pattern to cut out the fabric pieces
With an expansive skillset and innovative approach to repair, commits to excellent customer service
with each project, suggesting customizations and cost-saving ideas
Communicate directly with customers to understand their needs to provide a comprehensive
experience and great service value; purchasing high quality materials to complete highly custom jobs
Skilled in creating own unique eye-catching patterns and clothing; experience of working in a factory
setting as well as small retail shops; extending the wear of a garment; able to work with fine fabrics
Core Competencies:
–Sewing Techniques
–Pattern Making
–Lace Design
–Specialized Garments
–Straight Stitch
–Alteration
–Fabric Selection
–Wedding Gown Design
–Clothing Arrangements
–Drape & Proportions
–Delicate Fabric Handling
–Measurements
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since MM YY | XYZ Ltd, Delhi | Seamstress
Key Result Areas:
Show customers different designs that they can choose from
Source fabrics, linings and other materials required to complete a job
Work as part of a team with tailors to put together bespoke dresses for clients
Cut patterns and pieces; repair tears and zippers, and adds buttons to garments
Smooth and press garments with irons, presses, or steamers
Fit garments on customers to determine their required alterations
Measure clients to ensure a proper dress fit; use scissors to trim excess material and cloth
Remove stitches from garments that are to be altered by using razor blades or rippers
Measure materials to mark reference points and cutting lines; sew by hand as well as with a machine
Fill in all paper work related to sewing activities; remove stains from clothing
Estimate how much cloth is required for a garment; manage a small budget to purchase required materials
Design and stitch a wide variety of clothes for men and women
Use correlating equipment such as sewing machines, overlock machines, and steam irons
Key Highlights:
Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????
Major assignments handled????
Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????
MM YY – MM YY | ABCD Ltd, Delhi | Seamstress
Key Result Areas:
Conferred with customers in order to determine their clothes making needs
Took notes of special instructions provided at the time of discussion
Suggested possible fabrics and colors that complement customers’ designs
Provided information on popular designs and trends in the market
Showed customers different catalogs or profile of stitched clothes to choose from
Took customers’ measurements and orders for alterations
Provided customers with information on cuts and styles; took final orders and provided a timeline for delivery
Selected fabrics, buttons, laces, trims, and hems; sewed clothes according to instructions
performed over-locking activities to ensure a proper finish; provided customers with information on pricing
Researched popular fashion trends and competition information
Key Highlights:
Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????
Major assignments handled????
Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????
EDUCATION
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BA from ABC College, Delhi
TECHNICAL PURVIEW
MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Internet Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 01st October 1981 | Languages Known: English & Hindi
