We’re a small, independent clothing label based in North London, looking for a reliable and experienced seamstress to help us complete a batch of 50 pairs of trousers.
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What we’re looking for:
• Location: Ideally based in North London and able to pick up/drop off from our studio in Haringey (N22).
If you’re based elsewhere in the UK, we can post garments back and forth – though please note this adds to project costs and isn’t our first choice.
• Equipment: You must have access to a straight-stitch industrial machine and a reliable iron.
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About the project:
This is a one-time project to complete 50 pairs of upcycled trousers.
The trousers are made by combining two vintage pairs, so all details (zips, waistbands, pockets, hems) are already done for you. Each piece will be cut and overlocked by us in preparation for you.
Your role will be to:
• Sew 4 seams to join the front and back leg panels (these run through the centre of each leg – see images)
• Press the garment
• Topstitch 4 waistband seams – our seams go through the waistband when the trousers are joined. These need to be topstitched open only at the waistband to ensure they lay flat and avoid bulk.
• Occasionally topstitch patches that we’ve already glued in place
Once prepped (by us), each pair takes approximately 15 minutes to sew and press – often less for experienced machinists.
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Payment:
We’ll pay a per-piece rate, to be agreed based on your experience and speed.
Please include your proposed rate per completed pair when applying.
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Getting started:
We’d love to meet for a morning – either at our studio or yours – the first time we work together. That way, we can walk you through the process and make sure we’re both aligned before the work begins. The trousers are simple, but as they’re upcycled, there are a few quirks to the construction that we’d like to explain in person. |
