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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for costume stitcher in Michigan is $22.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $16.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a costume stitcher?

A Costume Stitcher is responsible for sewing, altering, and repairing costumes for theater, film, television, and other performances. They work with patterns, fabrics, and sewing machines to construct garments according to a designer’s specifications. Stitchers often collaborate with costume designers, cutters, and wardrobe teams to ensure costumes fit performers properly and meet production deadlines. Attention to detail and strong sewing skills are essential for this role.

What does a costume stitcher do?

A typical day for a Costume Stitcher often involves interpreting costume designs, cutting and assembling garments, sewing by machine and hand, and performing alterations or repairs as needed. Costume Stitchers usually work closely with costume designers, managers, and other team members to ensure each costume meets creative and functional requirements, often under tight production deadlines. Tasks may also include fitting sessions with performers, maintaining costume quality, and occasionally assisting with costume care during performances. The work environment is generally collaborative and fast-paced, requiring excellent teamwork and adaptability. This variety makes the role both dynamic and deeply involved in the creative process of theatrical or film productions.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a costume stitcher?

A Costume Stitcher should possess strong sewing and garment construction skills, with experience in hand and machine stitching, fabric handling, and reading patterns, often gained through formal training or a related degree. Familiarity with sewing machines, sergers, irons, and basic costume shop tools is vital, and knowledge of textile care or relevant certifications are advantageous. Attention to detail, time management, flexibility, and the ability to work efficiently within a team are important soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities ensure high-quality costume construction, timely delivery, and effective collaboration with designers, performers, and production staff.

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Infographic showing various Costume Stitcher job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 39% Full Time, 54% Part Time, and 7% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $46,510 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

Entry Level Sewing Technician

Tectonics Industries, LLC

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Description:

Position Overview

The responsibilities of the Sewing technician are to sew, stitch, and finish product to customer project requirements and scope. This individual will work with a wide variety of fabrics, and be involved with complex patterning, using sergers and other industrial sewing machines.


Essential Job Functions

  • Uses measuring devices and mathematical formulas to determine best use of materials needed for job.
  • Prepares machine by changing needles and thread, oiling and changing bobbin, and securing attachments.
  • Sews materials together by using industrial sewing machines.
  • Follows written job work orders to determine means of finishing product.
  • Completes various finishing of graphic products, including pillowcase, metal frames, zippers.
  • In addition to sewing, clean/fit and Velcro frames
  • Completes work according to customer requirements for accuracy and in time allotted for job.
  • Measure existing frames for patterning purposes and ability to adjust fabric once fit on frame.
  • Read and verify pattern accuracy.
  • Offers solutions to sewing problems at hand and long-term improvements in sewing procedures.
  • Train new team members.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on sewing equipment.
  • Utilize computerized order entry system to log jobs in and out of department, or to track job orders.
  • Perform general housekeeping and inventory functions within the department.
  • Conduct lessons learned for projects where we can identify areas of improvement.
  • Ability to live pattern

Qualifications

  • Must be able to sew a variety of materials including vinyl and stretch fabric.
  • Must be able to detect minor physical defects.
  • Ability to multi-task various projects with high level of detail
  • Must be an effective communicator
  • Eager to learn, take initiative, and leadership skills with a mindset of ownership
  • Must be a team player, with a positive attitude and strong time management skills
  • Frequent use of climbing (ladders and tables) while holding fabric
  • Must be able to read and understand all job orders.


Education and Experience

  • Background in costume design, upholstering, or fashion design, preferred.
  • Experience with sewing for 3d displays and/or metal frames, preferred.


Physical Demands

  • Requires standing, walking or bending for entire shift.
  • Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds.


Work Conditions

  • Must be able to work extended hours with little advance notice to meet project deadlines.
  • Must be capable of completing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manufacturing environment: may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, dust or dirt.
Requirements: