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... high-end, custom window treatments and soft home furnishings. The ideal candidate has direct experience working in a drapery workroom and can confidently handle heavy, large-scale fabrics with ...

Seamstress

Boston, MA · On-site

$17.75 - $22/hr

... drapery workroom looking for a part time employees. Must have knowledge of industrial sewing machines, ability to hand sew, measure and cut fabric. We utilize couture sewing methods to create custom ...

Seamstress

Boston, MA · On-site

$17.75 - $22/hr

... drapery workroom looking for a part time employees. Must have knowledge of industrial sewing machines, ability to hand sew, measure and cut fabric. We utilize couture sewing methods to create custom ...

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Office & Client Coordinator Full The Sewing Loft is a boutique drapery workroom crafting custom window treatments and soft furnishings for residential and designer clients throughout the Greater ...

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Office & Client Coordinator Full The Sewing Loft is a boutique drapery workroom crafting custom window treatments and soft furnishings for residential and designer clients throughout the Greater ...

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How much do temporary custom drapery workroom jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary custom drapery workroom in the United States is $20.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Custom Drapery Workroom vs Custom Upholstery Technician?

AspectTemporary Custom Drapery WorkroomCustom Upholstery Technician
CredentialsExperience in sewing, design, and fabric handling; certifications varySimilar sewing and fabric skills; upholstery-specific certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentWorkshops, fabric stores, client homes, or design studiosUpholstery shops, furniture manufacturing facilities, or client homes
Industry UsageInterior design, custom window treatments, and home decorFurniture manufacturing, restoration, and custom furniture projects

The Temporary Custom Drapery Workroom primarily focuses on creating custom window treatments like curtains and drapes, often working in design studios or client homes. In contrast, a Custom Upholstery Technician specializes in restoring or creating upholstered furniture. While both roles require sewing skills and fabric knowledge, their work environments and project types differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Custom Drapery Workroom job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,040 per year, or $20.2 per hour.
EXPERIENCED DRAPERY SEAMSTRESS

EXPERIENCED DRAPERY SEAMSTRESS

Hart-Lines, Inc

Pompano Beach, FL • On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Full-time

PTO

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Job Summary:
We are seeking a precise, detail-oriented Drapery Seamstress to create high-end, custom window treatments and soft home furnishings. The ideal candidate has direct experience working in a drapery workroom and can confidently handle heavy, large-scale fabrics with perfect accuracy. You will work with premium textiles to execute flawless custom designs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate industrial sewing machinery, including straight stitch, sergers, and blind hemmers.
  • Construct custom drapery panels, including pinch pleats, grommets, rod pockets, and ripplefold styles.
  • Apply interlinings, linings, and structural buckram to headers smoothly without bunching.
  • Measure, cut, square, and pattern-match complex textile repeats over large tables.
  • Execute hand-stitching for delicate details, weights, and premium closures.
  • Inspect, iron, fan-fold, and package completed orders for client installation.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience specifically in drapery or upholstery sewing (Apparel-only experience will not be considered).
  • Expertise in handling heavy fabrics (velvets, linens, brocades) and delicate sheer fabrics.
  • Strong geometric math skills to calculate pattern repeats, pleat spacing, and yield measurements.
  • Extreme attention to detail with a proven ability to sew perfectly straight lines across long spans.
  • Reliable transportation [Optional: and/or a clean, smoke-free home workspace with professional equipment].