Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

SEASONAL RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE- Hiring 2 Part-time (25 hrs wk) and 1 Fulltime position (35-40 hrs. wk.)

Duration: This is a seasonal position from the date of hire through December 24, 2025.

Do you LOVE to sew? We're hiring! Looking for someone who knows their way around a sewing machine. You should be an experienced sewist who can confidently make your own projects—whether it's quilting, garment making, or both. If you’re passionate about sewing and love sharing that with others, we’d love to have you on our sales team.

This position requires availability to work on Saturdays.

Job Overview:

We're looking for someone who’s passionate and knows all about about sewing. This is a fun opportunity to work in a creative, hands-on retail space where your love for sewing can truly shine.

Qualifications:

We’re looking for people who:

People who love to sew and can confidently assist customers with project planning whether its a quilt, garment

1. live the sewing lifestyle—someone who’s already completed projects like quilts, garments, bags, and more. You should be confident using your sewing machine and really understand how it works;

2. has least 3 years of sewing experience—someone who’s used a sewing machine to create quilts, clothing, home décor, and more (beyond basic mending or upcycling);

3. has Knowledge of Fabrics: understand different types of fabrics, their properties;

4 . is able to assist customers in selecting the appropriate fabric for their projects based on their specific needs;

5. is able to effectively communicate product information and assist customers with their projects;

6. pays attention to detail and accuracy in measuring and cutting fabric;

7. has a level "10" customer service skills with a friendly and helpful attitude toward customers and colleagues;

8. is willing and able to learn our point-of-sale system (If you LOVE to sew, but don't have POS experience, don’t worry—we can train you on the register, But passion and hands-on experience with sewing? That’s the magic we can’t teach!);

9. can work in a fast-paced retail environment which includes the ability to stand and walk for the entire shift, use hands to handle merchandise, lift 25 pounds, have close vision and color vision abilities;

11. is able to work dayshifts Tuesdays through Saturdays (Saturdays are required);

12. has reliable transportation or the ability to commute to Seattle, WA location? (We offer assistance with public transit!).

:

• You’ll chat with customers, answer their questions and hear all about the fun projects they’re working on. You'll deliver top-notch customer service by helping with everything from product questions to special orders.
• You’ll measure and cut fabric accurately, ring up purchases using our point-of-sale system, and make sure each customer has a smooth checkout experience.
• You'll stay active by stocking shelves, keeping the store organized, setting up eye-catching displays, and tagging merchandise with prices.
• You’ll also cut and bundle fat quarters, tidy up fabric bolts, pass along customer feedback to management, and work closely with your teammates to keep things running smoothly;
• You’ll be expected to work on fun, creative projects as part of the job—such as sewing garments, bags, or other assigned items for store displays, staff contests, events and promotions. While there may be opportunities to work on projects that align with your interests, all projects will be assigned or approved by the coordinator.
• Housekeeping is part of the job too—regular tasks like cleaning, dusting, and keeping the store looking its best are shared by everyone;
• This is a physical role —standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.—as you help out wherever needed throughout the day.

This is a seasonal position from the date of hire through December 24, 2025.

When applying, please indicate whether you are interested in the full-time or part-time position.

Store Hours:

Tuesdays through Saturdays:10am to 6pm

CLOSED: Sundays and Mondays

*When applying

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• How many years of sewing experience do you have?
• What’s the last sewing project you completed or are currently working on?
• Please indicate your earliest available start date.

Work Location: In person