Sunita, is Stitcher and was one of the people involved in the process of designing and making your garment!
This interview is for you to know more about her:
How did you get started in the profession?
- My brother worked in a sewing workshop and it was there that I started as an apprentice at the age of 19.
How many years have you been sewing?
- More than 12 years
What products do you make the most?
- Women's dresses and Kimonos
Which products do you make the least?
- Shorts and Skirts
What do you do to achieve customer satisfaction?
- Performing a good finish
Are you currently undergoing training to improve your work?
- Yes, learning to use new machines
What is the difference between your confections and those of others?
- The handmade touch, each garment is different because it is not industrialised.
How many people work with you in this activity?
- Currently 11 artisans and 5 assistants
What machinery do you use in garment manufacturing?
- Straight sewing machine and Overlock.
What is the quantity of garments you produce per month?
- It changes according to the design. Between 15 and 50 garments
Where do you buy the fabrics and materials for the garments?
- Always India
Who requires or requests your confections?
- I work with a person who makes clothes for Europe.
What are your job expectations?
- Learning new techniques and maintaining job stability
What are the physical working conditions and wages like? Do children work?
- We work with a salary that is legally indicated by the government. The conditions are standard. No children are employed.