Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Apparel and textiles, general. Apparel and textile manufacture. Fashion/apparel design. Work site environment: Noisy. Work setting: Fashion boutique. Fashion house. Tasks: Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Operate machines to join sections of garments or other articles into finished products on a piece-work or production basis. Operate sewing machines or sew by hand. Set in sleeves, pockets, collars and other garment pieces. Use sewing guides and tension devices. Lay out master pattern on fabric and cut sample pattern. Fit, alter and repair garments as required. Type of materials: Canvas. Cotton or synthetic. Knits. Leather. Satin. Silk. Velvet. Wool. Equipment and machinery experience: Button holer or button sewer. Fusing machine. Hemmer or blindstitcher. Industrial sewing machine. Seamer, automatic. Serger or overlock. Single needle machine. Area of work experience: Tailoring. Art or fashion design experience: High fashion - haute couture. Women's clothing. Sewing experience: Commercial. Garment section work. Piecework. Whole garment. Area of specialization: Tailor. Sewing. Seamstress. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to distinguish between colours. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Hand-eye co-ordination. Manual dexterity. Sitting. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Personal suitability: Accurate. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Experience: 5 years or more. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site amenities. Other benefits. Team building opportunities.