Handsewer – Knitwear Production

We are looking for an experienced Handsewer to join our production team on a temporary, part-time basis. This is a specialist knitwear production role, working with knitted garment panels and finished garments rather than embroidery or general sewing. You will be responsible for hand-sewing and finishing knitted garments, including securing yarn ends, carrying out small hand-sewn details and ensuring garments are prepared to the required quality standard.

Experience handling knitwear during production is essential, as knitted panels require careful handling to avoid stretching, damage or distortion. The role will work closely with our knitting, linking and finishing teams to help move garments efficiently through production.

Please note:

this is a specialist knitwear production role and is not an embroidery position. Applicants should have experience handling knitted garments and/or knitted panels during production.

• Hand-sew and finish fully fashioned knitted garments during production
• Secure and tidy yarn ends on knitted panels and garments
• Carry out hand-sewn finishing required following knitting and linking
• Handle knitted panels carefully throughout the production process
• Carry out small hand-sewn garment details and finishing as required
• Prepare garments for the next stage of production
• Inspect work as you go and identify any issues requiring correction
• Check garments for loose ends, missed finishing, damage or other quality issues
• Work closely with the knitting, linking and finishing teams
• Follow production instructions and garment-specific requirements
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workstation
• Work to production deadlines while maintaining a high standard of finish

• Previous experience hand-sewing in a knitwear manufacturing or production environment
• Experience handling knitted panels and garments during production
• Good understanding of knitted garment construction and finishing
• Confident securing and finishing yarn ends neatly
• Strong hand-sewing skills and good manual dexterity
• Good understanding of how to handle delicate and fine-gauge knitted fabrics
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to identify imperfections and quality issues
• Experience working with wool, cashmere or other fine natural fibres is desirable
• Previous experience in a knitwear factory, linking room, sampling studio or finishing department is highly desirable

• Careful and precise
• Patient and methodical
• Takes pride in producing a clean, high-quality finish
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working at a consistent production pace
• Able to work independently once trained
• Comfortable working as part of a small production team
• Able to follow technical instructions and garment-specific requirements
• Understands the importance of handling knitwear carefully
• Flexible and willing to support other finishing tasks when required

• Temporary part-time position for 3–6 months, with possibility of extension
• Flexible shift-based working around production requirements
• Work in a specialist knitwear manufacturing studio in Leyton, East London
• Hands-on experience working with fully fashioned knitwear
• Work with premium natural fibres including wool and cashmere
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced knitters, linkers and finishing specialists
• Varied production work across sampling and small-batch manufacturing
• Friendly, practical studio environment