Seamstress

In-House Seamstress / Tailor

Location: South Kensington, London.

Start Date: Urgent - we need someone to start this week.

Contract: Full-time holiday cover for our Head Tailor throughout September, moving to a part-time basis (2 days a week, flexible) from October onwards.

Salary: £150-200 per day, dependent on relevant experience.

About Holden & Hunt. Holden & Hunt started as Gormley & Gamble - London's first women-only tailor in the history of Savile Row's 200 years, creating exquisitely crafted garments for discerning women. From bespoke dresses to beautifully finished suits, we specialise in one-of-a-kind, made-to-measure pieces that empower women to feel confident, strong, and utterly themselves. Based in South Kensington and born on Savile Row, our ethos is simple: women deserve tailoring that fits - not just their bodies, but their lifestyles too.

We're looking for a meticulous, highly skilled Freelance In-House Tailor/Seamstress to provide full-time holiday cover for our Head Tailor this September, continuing on a part-time basis afterwards. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our bespoke production process - working within a creative, fast-paced environment to craft beautifully finished garments for our discerning clientele. We need someone brilliant, with the most exceptional finishing techniques, to join us urgently - ideally starting this week.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all client alterations, from simple adjustments to complex garment reworkings.
• Create one-off bespoke pieces, including toiles and final garments.
• Assist at fittings when required, ensuring exceptional fit, finish, and presentation.
• Collaborate closely with the pattern cutter, design, and fitting teams to bring each client's vision to life.
• Ensure all garments meet Holden & Hunt's exacting standards of quality and craftsmanship.
• Manage your own workload effectively, balancing multiple projects and deadlines.

What We're Looking For

• A meticulous approach and an exceptional eye for detail and precision - nothing less than perfect finishing will do.
• Proven experience as a seamstress or tailor within a bespoke, couture, or luxury fashion environment for 10+ years.
• Technically very accomplished, with expert hand and machine sewing, garment finishing, and complex alterations.
• Proven experience with luxury garment finishing techniques.
• Exceptional skill and confidence working with delicate fabrics, particularly silk.
• Preferably formally trained - Savile Row or another renowned institution - though this is not essential.
• Smartly dressed and well presented at all times, particularly during client fittings and while in the studio; first impressions matter to us.
• A genuine team player who goes above and beyond.
• Ability to work quickly and independently while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, collaborative approach during client fittings.
• A genuine love for beautiful clothes and empowering women through your craft.
• Previous tailoring or luxury womenswear experience strongly preferred.
• Pattern cutting experience advantageous but not essential.

Additional Info

• This role starts as freelance, with the intention to move to a permanent position for the right candidate.
• From October, we need someone available 2 days a week - we're flexible on which days.

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Monday- Friday 10-6pm

Salary: £20-28 hourly

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Gormley and Gamble:
Eight years ago G&G became the first women's wear tailors in Savile Row's 200 year history. Our mission is to revolutionise our corner of the £1.3tn+ Global women's fashion market.