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NELLY MARTINEZ

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Talented Tailor specializing in various clothing types. Dependable professional with a long list of satisfied clients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

TAILOR

ALTERATION SPECIALISTS
New York, NY
09.2021 - Current
  • Adjusted and tailored clothing for proper fit.
  • Repaired garments such as suits, coats, dresses and other apparel.
  • Completed hems of pants and sleeves according to specifications.
  • Generated high-quality results quickly and efficiently.
  • Followed alterations report, repair tags and marks on garments.
  • Installed linings into jackets, trousers and skirts with precision stitching techniques.
  • Removed stitches from garments to be altered by using rippers or razor blades.
  • Repaired or replaced worn pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons and linings.
  • Followed safety procedures when using sharp tools such as scissors and needles.
  • Organized and maintained accessories and clothing in shooting area, enabling professionals to find items easily.
  • Repaired garments and corrected construction mistakes by hand-sewing proficiently.
  • Attached buttons, zippers, hooks and other fasteners onto garments.
  • Pressed garments and hung in garment bags for customers.
  • Operated sewing machines to stitch fabric together in garment production.
  • Altered clothes for a better fit or specific design requirements.
  • Altered clothing to fit individual customers and repaired defective garments.
  • Measured sleeves and pant legs and pin-folded alteration lines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colegio Salesiano Leon XIII
Colombia
11-1981

Skills

  • Repairs and corrections
  • Alterations
  • Sewing
  • Garment alterations
  • Clothing repair
  • Repairs
  • Pressing techniques
  • Zipper installation
  • Machine sewing
  • Pocket placement
  • Cuff creation
  • Hand stitching
  • Elastic insertion
  • Lining construction
  • Buttonhole making
  • Alterations expertise

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Limited

Timeline

TAILOR

ALTERATION SPECIALISTS
09.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Colegio Salesiano Leon XIII
NELLY MARTINEZ