Kemwattie Banshraj
Albany,NY
Summary
As a seasoned Tailor/Seamstress, self-employed, I excel in garment fitting and customer service, ensuring over 95% client satisfaction. Skilled in sewing techniques and alteration measurements, I've successfully delivered high-quality, custom-fitted garments. My proactive communication and creative problem-solving have solidified my reputation for excellence in fabric preparation and detailed craftsmanship.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tailor/ Seemstress
self
Albany, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Fitted garments on customers and made adjustments accordingly.
- Pinned altering folds or marked cloth at seam to indicate alterations in progress.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes before delivery.
- Measured customers for size and recorded measurements for use in alterations.
- Altered existing garments to fit customers' specifications.
- Removed stitches from garments to be altered by using rippers or razor blades.
- Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
- Hand-stitched embellishments such as buttons or lace onto finished garments.
- Sewed outfits using serger, double needle, and walking foot machines.
- Recorded required alterations and instructions on tags, attaching them to corresponding garments.
- Pressed, steamed and hung items to prepare alterations for pick-up.
- Repaired or replaced worn pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons and linings.
- Altered clothing to fit individual customers and repaired defective garments.
- Measured customers to determine garment sizes and style preferences.
- Maintained records of orders, customer data, and alterations history.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on sewing machines and pressing equipment.
- Prepared fabric or garments for projects or customer presentation using iron and steamer.
- Repaired damaged clothing items by patching tears or replacing missing buttons and zippers.
- Maintained customer expectations with open consultations and frequent communication.
- Measured garments and assessed clothing on customers to determine proper fitting and necessary alterations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oxford College Uk
United Kingdom07-2009
Skills
- Garment fitting
- Sewing techniques
- Alteration measurements
- Machine maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Fabric preparation
- Detail orientation
- Communication skills
- Creative problem solving
- Customer service
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- loves gardening, cooking, cleaning and creative hobbies like crochet and beading. Playing cards with the family.
Certification
- college certificates in GED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tailor/ Seemstress
self
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oxford College Uk
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