An experienced Knitwear Mender is required to join a fast fashion supplier based in East Midlands to restore, repair, and finish knitted garments to high‑quality standards. The role involves hand‑mending techniques and the use of industrial machinery to fix snags, dropped stitches, and other defects.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Garment Inspection: Examine finished or worn garments to identify faults, defects, or damage.
- Invisible Mending: Perform delicate, high‑end invisible repairs to restore cashmere and other knitwear to original condition.
- Darning and Re‑knitting: Repair holes and thinning areas using darning techniques, latch tools, or re‑knitting dropped stitches.
- Seam Repair: Re‑sew or fix unraveling seams, pulls, and snags.
- Finishing: Use industrial irons and steamers to press and finish garments to quality standards.
- Production Support: In production environments, link knitted panels together using industrial linking machines.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience in knitwear production, garment construction, or textile repair (1-2 years preferred).
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of different knit fabrics and material properties.
- Machine Operation: Proficiency with industrial machines, specifically overlockers and linking machines.
- Hand Skills: Excellent hand‑eye coordination for intricate hand‑sewing and darning.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on quality and consistency.
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