Seeking Experienced Tailor

Company: Tom James Company
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Tom James Custom Clothing sales office in Southfield, MI is seeking a full-time Seamstress/Tailor or Master Tailor who excels in his or her trade and possesses a talent for delivering the finest tailored clothing with excellent attention to detail. Employees must be able to work quickly in a fast-paced office environment. Weekly hours for this position are 30-35. Compensation for this position will be hourly or piece rate depending on the candidate. Tailor Job Summary: Performs alterations as directed for our clients' high-end garments and delivers professionally finished garments on time. Demonstrates knowledge of fabric and standard tailoring concepts and procedures with quality workmanship for men's and women's garments. Tailor Job Responsibilities and Duties: To make adjustments to men’s and women’s suits, shirts, coats, blazers, dresses, and trousers. Included, but not limited to: Shorten/lengthen sleeves Taper sides of garments Lower collars Take in/out trousers waist Take in/out seat and rise on pants Shorten/lengthen trousers Taper trouser thighs and foot widths Ensure proper sizing of clients Manages all interactions with professionalism Tracks detailed alteration production daily Performs alterations on all garments submitted for alteration, presses finished garment, removes threads, and completes for client-ready Completes all work promptly to ensure customer delivery date Maintains a clean work environment and maintains all required paperwork related to daily assignments Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of tailoring experience in a retail or customer-service environment Strong working knowledge of garment construction in men's and women's apparel and ability to perform high-quality workmanship including hand and by machine Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Self-starter Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently with a strong organization of time Working Conditions: - Standing or sitting for long periods - Fast-paced environment - Adhere to all policies as outlined in the Office Support Manual and all Company practices and procedures Benefits include a generous PTO (Paid Time Off) policy and a 401(k) plan. We are looking to fill the position immediately. An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a background and credit check. THIS ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY An EEO Employer We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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