Remote Seamster — Part-Time Hand Sewing

Seamster

Start Date:

ASAP

Employment Type:

Part-Time, 1099

Work Arrangement:
Work-From-Home, With One Weekly In-Person Meeting

Hours:

10-40 hours per week Compensation: $4.25/bag base unit rate compensation, translating to $22-$35 / hour after training

About Magic Items

Magic Items is a rapidly growing NYC-based company specializing in beautifully hand-sewn leather bags which feature our revolutionary patent-pending novel closure method. With a team of over 50 passionate craftspeople and professionals, we serve both individual customers and large business clients. We're profitable, expanding quickly, and deeply committed to our people-first culture where every team member matters.

About The Role

We’re seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Seamster to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in production at Magic Items. You will hand sew leather wallets (vegan leather options are also available) with a needle and thread and take part in weekly Seamster exchange meetings.

What You'll Do

• Sew vegan-leather wallets according to the instructions we provide.
• Take part in weekly “Seamster Exchange Meetings,” which includes bringing your work and materials into Magic Items Headquarters (HQ).
• Receive feedback on work and make any adjustments in person to ensure consistency and quality standards.
• Take home new work to bring back for the next week.

• Progress through a tiered production path:
  • Seamster in Training: A 4-week onboarding phase focused on learning basic hand sewing, consistency, and quality.
  • Qualified Seamster:
    Transition into a long-term role and becoming a fully integrated team member.

Output & Compensation

• Seamster in Training (Onboarding Phase)
  • Timeframe:
    Approximately 4 weeks.
  • Target Output: 85–100 bags total.
  • Compensation: $300–$500.
• Qualified Seamster (Long-term Role)
  • Minimum Weekly Output: 50 bags
  • Weekly
    
    Hours:
    
    ~ 10 to 30 hours (at Seamster’s discretion)
  • Monthly Compensation: $900–$4,000 (dependent on output)

What We Are Looking For

• Exceptional attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to accuracy
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies technical mistakes before implementation
• Quick learner who actively seeks constructive feedback for continuous improvement
• Highly observant with the ability to detect inconsistencies and variations in sewing patterns
• Reliable and punctual with consistent follow-through on commitments
• Excellent communicator who engages professionally with seamsters at all levels
• Active listener focused on truly understanding requirements and expectations
• Dependable, accountable, and dedicated to maintaining high standards

Prerequisites

• Experience or interest in hand sewing/embroidery a plus
• Enjoys crafting and repetition.
• Must be based in NYC and able to report to our office in Downtown Brooklyn for 30 minutes during one day of the week (Monday to Friday).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, kind, and eccentric team that genuinely cares about each other
• People-first culture where your wellbeing matters
• Join a profitable, quickly growing company with incredible momentum
• Unique work schedule that’s flexible and lucrative