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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for jeans tailor in the United States is $22.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a jeans tailor do?

A jeans tailor specializes in altering, repairing, and customizing denim garments such as jeans, jackets, and skirts. They adjust waistbands, hems, and lengths to ensure a perfect fit, and can also repair rips or replace hardware like zippers and buttons. Additionally, jeans tailors may offer services like tapering legs or distressing denim to achieve specific looks, making them experts in both function and fashion when it comes to denim wear.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a jeans tailor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Jeans Tailor, you need expertise in garment construction, fabric cutting, and alteration techniques, supported by experience in sewing and pattern making. Familiarity with industrial sewing machines, sergers, denim-specific tools, and potentially certification in tailoring or fashion design is beneficial. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong customer service skills help set you apart in delivering personalized and high-quality results. These skills ensure precise, durable alterations and satisfied clients in a competitive clothing market.

What are some common challenges faced by jeans tailors when working with denim fabrics?

Jeans tailors often encounter the challenge of working with thick, durable denim that can be tough on standard sewing machines and needles. Managing the bulk in seams and ensuring even stitching, especially in areas like waistbands and hems, requires skill and specialized equipment. Tailors must also match thread color and strength to maintain the garment's aesthetic and durability. Additionally, achieving a professional finish while accommodating various fit preferences and body types is a frequent part of the job.

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Infographic showing various Jeans Tailor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,230 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Part-Time Tailor, Levi's Times Square

New York, NY • On-site

Levi Strauss & Company
Apparel and Accessories Stores • 10K+ employees
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Part-time

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Levi Strauss & Co. rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Levi Strauss & Co. isn't your typical retailer. We've been pushing boundaries since 1873, inventing the blue jean, redefining khakis, and breaking barriers with size-inclusive activewear. We champion sustainability and ethical practices. Our brands (Levi's, Dockers, Beyond Yoga) stand for freedom and self-expression.

Reporting to the Store Manager, Tailors are consumer centric, open minded, proactive, and think beyond the task. You are responsible for delivering a best-in-class Tailoring experience and excellent product for all consumers through a variety of functions and procedures relating to customer service, sales, and Tailor Shop operations.

We're looking for a Tailor who shares our values:

  • Embraces Originality and Integrity:You share our passion for fashion and understand the importance of our brand heritage.
  • Empathy for Customers and Co-workers: You add positivity to our store culture.
  • Demonstrate Courage: You lead with our values.
  • Drives Performance:You're results-oriented and support the team.

You'll support the leadership team to success:

  • Executes and is responsible for basic alteration services (i.e. Hemming, patch and repair, tapering, etc.) and more technical alterations (e.g. Fitting/tailoring items other than jeans, where more technical equipment is necessary; detailed ap pearance altering processes.)
  • Exemplifies and possesses strong customer service skills to elevate our clients' experience.
  • Resolve tailor-related consumer concerns in a manner consistent with company policy and with consumer satisfaction in mind. Partner with store management on elevated consumer issues.
  • Educates and trains store teams on customer offerings and services provided by the Tailor Shop.
  • May support with training Tailors within district and/or region on Tailor processes and Levi's Tailoring standards.
  • Comply with all Levi's Stores policy, procedure, and programs, able to follow directives of store management
  • Suggest looks that incorporate the latest trends and current promotions based on the consumer's needs consistent with Levi's service approach.
  • Promote Levi's omni experience by engaging consumers with Red Tab Loyalty program.
  • Efficient handling of all cash and Tailor Shop-related merchandise operations and procedures in compliance with store policy.

The role requires someone who:

  • Has a thorough understanding of denim industry and current/upcoming trends.
  • Understands textiles and fabrics with proven skills in sewing, tailoring and textile repair.
  • Has awareness of design and details strong communication skills both internally and externally.
  • Is fashion savvy and interested in current trends.
  • Enjoys being busy and juggling multiple tasks.
  • Is available to work a flexible schedule to meet, including evening, weekend and holidays.
  • Is able to lift up to 40 pounds, as well as constant standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching overhead, and climbing ladders with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Has reliable transportation.
  • Must be 16 years old.
  • Has a minimum of 3 years' sewing/tailoring experience, a strong knowledge of jeans construction, and a thorough knowledge of machines used in the sewing of denim products.
  • Formal training in apparel design preferred but not required.
EOE M/F/Disability/VetsLOCATIONNew York, NY, USAFULL TIME/PART TIMEPart time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 10/26/2026.Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

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We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world. Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™

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Apparel and accessories stores

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

1853

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