Geoffrey Golding Tailors Ltd
Tailoring Trainee
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We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in tailoring who is eager to learn, takes pride in their work, and wants to develop the skills to become a highly skilled bespoke tailor. This is a rare opportunity to train alongside an experienced master tailor and learn traditional techniques refined over decades. No previous experience is required - we're looking for enthusiasm, commitment, patience and a willingness to learn.
What You'll Learn
The suitable candidate's training will cover every stage of bespoke garment making:
- Hand skills - traditional hand sewing, buttonhole creation and fine finishing techniques
- Tools & machines - the correct use of tailoring tools and equipment, and operating the sewing machine, felling machine and overlocker
- Construction - canvas construction, pressing and shaping, and basting fittings through to garment assembly
- Garment making - making trousers, waistcoats and jackets from start to finish
- Fitting & service - garment fitting and alterations, alongside professional customer service and telephone skills
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AS YOUR SKILLS DEVELOP - ADVANCED TAILORING
- Cutting - cutting linings and garments, jacket and coat cutting, and pattern cutting
- Advanced shaping - recutting garments after fittings, and advanced fitting and shaping techniques
What We're Looking For
- A genuine passion for tailoring, clothing and craftsmanship
- Patience and diligence - hard-working, with an excellent eye for detail and eager to learn from experienced guidance
- Professionalism - reliable, punctual, and comfortable working with your hands on practical skills
- Commitment to building a long-term career in bespoke tailoring
About Goldings
Goldings is among the very best of classic bespoke tailors, and one of the UK's most renowned military tailors. From his workroom in St Albans, Geoffrey Golding has built one of Britain's most respected tailoring practices over more than fifty years, a career recognised with the Royal Victorian Order. He has held a Royal Warrant, and his clients have included members of the Royal Family, Cabinet ministers, and senior officers of every major regiment in the British Army. Every commission is made bespoke for the client to the highest standard, entirely in-house, from first fitting to final delivery.
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Discover more about us at https://goldings.co.uk or on Instagram @geoffreydgolding.
If you're looking to learn a lifelong craft, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note about why you'd like to become a bespoke tailor to careers@goldings.co.uk
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