Melinda Moffat
Woodbury
Summary
Dynamic seamstress with a proven track record at Beloved Bairn Bows and my own tailoring business, excelling in garment construction and piece alteration. Recognized for exceptional measuring accuracy and a professional demeanor, consistently delivering custom-fitted styles that exceed client expectations. Adept at inventory maintenance, ensuring seamless operations and timely project completion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Seamstress
Beloved Bairn Bows
09.2022 - Current
- Drew patterns, cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create high-end hair accessories.
- Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cutting, pressing and steaming.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Assisted with inventory management and restocking of supplies for continuous availability.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed owner's and customers' expectations.
- Demonstrated flexibility with work hours to assist owner with new product releases in order to consistently meet deadlines.
Seamstress/Tailor
Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current
- Created, altered, hemmed and repaired garments from jeans to wedding gowns to produce custom-fitted styles and original designs.
- Scheduled fittings, set deadlines and maintained business calendar to ensure projects were finished when promised to customers.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer measurements and specifications.
- Applied and replaced decorative sequins, beading and ribbons to enhance and repair garments.
- Inspected finished garments to verify adherence to quality standards.
- Altered patterns to fit client requirements.
- Accepted special assignments such as creating hats, labeling, and creating custom home-decor and draperies for other companies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN01-2000
Skills
- Fabric hemming
- Garment repair
- Piece alteration
- Fittings coordination
- Measuring accuracy
- Garment construction
- Sewing machine operation
- Inventory maintenance
- Budget management
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Seamstress
Beloved Bairn Bows
09.2022 - Current
Seamstress/Tailor
Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Metropolitan State University
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