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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Apply by
- Mar 29, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Perform alterations on men's clothing, including suits, trousers, jackets, and shirts, and conduct fittings to assess and mark required adjustments. Deliver precise, high-quality work by customer deadlines, collaborate with retail staff on fit solutions, resolve garment issues, and maintain an organized workspace.
Job details
Tailor / Seamstress – Men's Clothing Alterations Spier & Mackay is seeking an experienced Tailor / Seamstress to join our retail team. This is a full-time, in-store position available at our Yorkville location in Toronto. The ideal candidate has strong experience with men’s tailoring and alterations, particularly suits, trousers, jackets and shirts, and takes pride in delivering clean, precise work. Key Responsibilities Perform a wide range of alterations on men’s clothing, including hemming, sleeve shortening/lengthening, waist adjustments, tapering, jacket alterations and other tailoring work Conduct and assist with customer fittings to determine required alterations Accurately pin and mark garments for alterations Ensure alterations are completed to a high standard of fit and workmanship Complete alterations within established customer deadlines Work closely with retail staff to address fit concerns and determine appropriate alteration solutions Identify and resolve alteration or garment construction issues when required Maintain an organized and professional alteration workspace Qualifications Previous professional experience as a Tailor, Seamstress or Alterations Specialist Strong experience working with men’s suits, jackets and trousers Excellent sewing and garment construction knowledge Ability to perform fittings and accurately assess garment fit Strong attention to detail and quality Ability to manage multiple alterations and meet deadlines Experience in a menswear, tailoring or retail environment is an asset Position: Full-time,Part-Time Permanent Locations: Toronto (Yorkville)
What you’ll do
Perform alterations on men's clothing, including suits, trousers, jackets, and shirts, and conduct fittings to assess and mark required adjustments. Deliver precise, high-quality work by customer deadlines, collaborate with retail staff on fit solutions, resolve garment issues, and maintain an organized workspace.
Requirements
Candidates need professional experience as a tailor, seamstress, or alterations specialist, with strong expertise in men's suits, jackets, and trousers. They should have excellent sewing and garment construction knowledge, fitting and fit-assessment ability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple alterations and deadlines.
Listed skills
- Attention to detail · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Men's Clothing Alterations
- Suit Alterations
- Trouser Alterations
- Jacket Alterations
- Shirt Alterations
- Hemming
- Sleeve Alterations
- Waist Adjustments
- Garment Tapering
- Customer Fittings
- Garment Pinning and Marking
- Sewing
- Garment Construction
- Fit Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline Management
Job areas
- Trades
- Retail
- Art & Design