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Seamstress and Laundress Agency
A Seamstress and Laundress’ role is geared towards the more formal household. Their sole responsibility will be to launder and iron/press the household clothing and linens throughout. Furthermore, they can work full or part time.
Experience
A Laundresses will have at least 5 years’ experience working in a similar role.
Qualifications
A Laundress will have 5+ years’ experience caring for garments of clothing and linens using a variety of techniques. What’s more, ensure all clothing is properly cared for in order to prolong wear and use.
Live-in salaries
From £550 net per week PLUS typically for a 10-12 hour day, Monday to Friday
Live-out salaries
From £14 net per hour typically for up to a 8-10 hour day, Monday to Friday
Duties
Seamstress Duties can include all or most of the following depending on your requirements:
Organise all wardrobes and linen cupboards including seasonal change
Perform alterations including hemming and repairs
Launder and press clothing
Carefully remove stains and care for challenging fabrics
Care for haute couture and designer clothing
Perform detailed ironing and steaming of wardrobe closets
Fold and hang to perfection
Manage laundry supplies
Keep a current inventory at all times
Organise and manage the sending and receiving of any items to outside professional care
Allowing Efficiency
Your seamstress would have to have a properly ventilated laundry room with a number of washing machines to allow multiple loads to be dried and washed at the same time. In addition, they would require an industrial pressing machine for bedlinen, an upright steamer and an ironing board and steam iron.
The room will be well lit with both natural light and artificial so that they can see clearly for stain removal and soaking. As well as, ideally the room should be able to store ample stock of detergents, powders and fabric conditioner for efficiency.
The ironing room should have a dedicated hanging and shelving area. Possibly a Sheila Maid to assist.
This could be combined with the role of a Lady’s Maid or Wardrobe Manager to make it a full-time role.
