Freelance Hand Sewing – Tailoring Finisher Level (Atelier-Led Technique)

Main Duties

• hand sewing on bespoke and one-off garments within an established atelier process
• tailoring and finisher-level hand work
• fabric manipulation requiring trained, precise hand skills
• executing work according to studio-specific, tailor-based techniques
• coordinating closely with the designer at each stage of the work
• maintaining consistency, care, and finish quality across garments

Skills and Experience Required

• solid experience in hand sewing for tailoring or garment finishing
• confident handling and manipulation of fabric by hand
• trained, precise, and reliable hand skills developed through tailoring practice
• ability to apply existing craft skills within a studio-specific, tailor-based technique
• comfort working within a creative, evolving process led by the designer
• willingness to coordinate and check in at each stage of the work
• strong attention to detail and respect for atelier standards of finish and care
• clear communication and reliability in a studio environment
• This role involves precise hand sewing on delicate fabrics. It requires good manual dexterity, steady hand control, close visual attention to detail, and the ability to remain seated and focused for extended periods while working carefully and consistently.

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.