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Williams-Sonoma

Sewing Inspector

Claremont, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

... 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi * Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery ... Assure that cutters have separated sewing work correctly for each sewing operation. * Inspect ...

Generation Tux

Seasonal Tailor

Louisville, KY · On-site

$18/hr

Seasonal, Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Warehouse About Generation Tux Generation Tux is looking for an ... Use sewing machines to adjust pant hems and jacket hems * Adjust telescopic sleeves on jackets for ...

Tailored Brands

Outbound Seasonal Employee

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Seasonal Tailor Tailored Brands is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, including ... Maintain sewing machines in good working order * Performs work as assigned by department supervisor ...

Petite Plume

Seasonal Embroidery Specialist

Richmond, VA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

At least 1 full year's experience as an experienced sewing machine operator Must have previous ... This is a temporary, seasonal position through the end of December. Overtime will be required ...

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Petite Plume

Seasonal Embroidery Specialist

Richmond, VA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

... sewing machines already, a self-starter, and have the ability to keep multiple balls in the air at ... This is a temporary, seasonal position through the end of December. Overtime will be required ...

Posted today

Generation Tux

Seasonal Tailor

Louisville, KY

$18/hr

Seasonal, Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Warehouse About Generation Tux Generation Tux is looking for an ... Use sewing machines to adjust pant hems and jacket hems * Adjust telescopic sleeves on jackets for ...

SeaWorld

Seasonal Costume Support

Orlando, FL · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

SEASONAL POSITION At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already ... Perform light sewing repairs * Hand and machine wash a large volume of costumes daily * Perform ...

SeaWorld

Costume Support, Senior - Seasonal

Busch, AR · On-site

SEASONAL POSITION Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that ... Perform light sewing repairs and maintain a variety of costumes and accessories * Perform frequent ...

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How much do seasonal sewing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal sewing in the United States is $18.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What jobs can I do with seasonal sewing?

Seasonal sewing skills can be applied to jobs such as costume creation for theater, events, or holidays, as well as holiday decoration sewing like wreaths or fabric ornaments. Other opportunities include working in costume design, alterations, or custom garment production for seasonal markets, often requiring proficiency with sewing machines and pattern reading.

What is the difference between Seasonal Sewing vs Costume Sewing?

AspectSeasonal SewingCostume Sewing
Required CredentialsBasic sewing skills, sometimes certifications in sewing or tailoringAdvanced sewing skills, often costume design or tailoring certifications
Work EnvironmentFactories, retail, or seasonal production settingsTheatrical, film, or event costume departments
Employer & Industry UsageClothing brands, retail stores, seasonal apparel companiesTheatre companies, film productions, cosplay events

Seasonal Sewing involves creating clothing or accessories for specific seasons or holidays, often in a production or retail setting. Costume Sewing focuses on designing and constructing costumes for performances, events, or cosplay. While both require sewing skills, Seasonal Sewing emphasizes mass production for seasonal apparel, whereas Costume Sewing involves detailed, creative work for entertainment or themed events.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Sewing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,437 per year, or $18 per hour.

Seasonal Sewing Machine Operator (Sewist)

Petite Plume

Richmond, VA • On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Full-time, Other

PTO

Posted 15 hours ago

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Job description

About Petite Plume:
Petite Plume is a high growth luxury sleepwear company sold primarily by DTC with a presence in nearly 600 points of sale including Neiman Marcus, Maisonette, Nordstrom and more! We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. We value our teams and want them to grow with us. If you're looking for a place that values hard work, strong relationships, and diverse ideas all while having fun together Petite Plume is the place for you! This is a great opportunity to come in as a Sewing Machine Operator (Sewist) in a fast-growing, luxury apparel company during our busy holiday season. We are a fast-growing luxury sleepwear company with a warehouse located in Richmond, VA.
The Role and Your Impact:
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to add to our team working full-time hours as a Sewing Specialist to fulfill custom monogram orders. We are looking for someone with the knowledge, expertise and initiative to help us build out our current monogram capacity. This position would require overtime and possible weekends through peak. We will provide initial training on our machines and we expect you to be highly proficient at sewing already, a self-starter, and have the ability to keep multiple balls in the air at once. Our customer's satisfaction is of utmost importance, so being detail oriented and checking for quality assurance will also be key in this role. The sky's the limit for the right motivated and hardworking individual! If you think this is the right position for you, then we'd love to hear from you!
What You Will Do:
Machine Operation
Operate commercial sewing machines in an efficient manner
Set up sewing machines and select the thread and fabric that will be used for each job
Use an industrial iron and steamer

Quality Control and Project Management
Exceptional quality control of product before and after production
Able to achieve reasonable production output based on daily mix of production (pocket removal and replacement)
Balance multiple projects without sacrificing efficiency
Exceptional attention to detail while using rulers, seam rippers, pins, and other sewing equipment

What Experience You Need:
At least 1 full year's experience as an experienced sewing machine operator
Must have previous experience working in high-capacity sewing roles
What Will Make You Successful
Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to communicate regularly and professionally with other teams
Ability to work with multiple types of fabrics and patterns
Must be detail oriented and meticulous
Must be dependable and have reliable transportation
Must be able to work unsupervised

Compensation & Schedule
Starting pay: $20/hour.
Shift differential: +$1.00/hour if hired for 2nd shift.
Schedule: This is a temporary, seasonal position through the end of December. Overtime will be
required during the weekend of Black Friday into Cyber Monday, with potential for other weekend
dates through peak.
Holiday pay: This seasonal position is not eligible for holiday pay, paid time off, or other company
benefits.