Fabric Worker

Summary Our work is both Rewarding and Interesting. Preparing new uniforms for the incoming Plebe class, performing sizing alterations for all Midshipmen, and repairing uniforms when maintenance is needed, our staff works directly with Midshipmen, military and civilian staff. The Fabric Worker alters garments, and replaces parts that are damaged. Incumbent lets out or takes in side seams, hems pants and skirts, attaches insignia, manufactures brigade flags, and removes sleeve lace. Responsibilities Measures customers, fits and marks garments. Lets-out or takes-in garments. Shortens collars, sets shoulders and sleeves, and replaces parts that are damaged. Reduces chests, narrows lapels, and relines coats and skirts; tapers skirts, trousers and shirts and re-pads shoulders. Inserts gussets in coats, overcoats and reefers; replaces zippers in pants, skirts, coats and jackets; fabricates and recuts trousers. Manufactures Brigade Flags; stripe and sew insignias on clothing; constructs new c...