Seamstress (Part - Time)
Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles
Schedule: Mondays & Tuesdays (some flexibility)
Compensation: Hourly rate (contractor)
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume (with references) to laura@saturnbridal.com - please add "Seamstress Job Opening: [your name]" as the subject line.
Saturn Bridal is a Los Angeles–based bridal showroom specializing in rare, one-of-a-kind vintage wedding gowns, separates and accessories. We’re seeking an experienced seamstress to join our team and help with in-house alterations and repairs.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of vintage and/or bridal sewing techniques and has a passion for garment restoration and preservation.
What You’ll Do
- Small hand repairs including sewing clasps, closures, adding buttons, fixing bustle loops and small seam splits etc
- Larger machine repairs including replacing zippers, fixing hems, removing sleeves and reimagining necklines
- Ironing and steaming garments to prepare them for the shop floor
- Shopping for sewing notions, sourcing lace and other materials
- Maintaining showroom presentation and garment quality by performing weekly "rack resets"
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of experience working professionally as a seamstress or tailor (working with vintage is a huge plus)
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Creative and solution-oriented
- Genuine appreciation for craftsmanship, history, and vintage fashion
- Reliable, organized, and collaborative
Details
- Part-time position with room to grow (Monday and Tuesday availability is a priority at this time)
- Contractor (1099) position
- Must have a vehicle and valid drivers license