Ragfinery Job Board
It is our mission to promote our talented community of textile artists as well as support businesses working to keep their production local. Whether you are a skilled fiber worker looking to find your next project or a business looking to hire, we hope this will serve you in your search.
For Local Businesses and Community Members:
Are you a local Whatcom or Skagit business looking for someone to fill a textile or fiber-arts related position? Or perhaps you need a skilled artist or craftsperson to complete a project? We invite you to take a look at our Available for Hire section to see if any submissions match your needs. If you don’t see what you need, please fill out the form linked below with information regarding the position or project you are seeking help for. If you have any questions, please email workshops@ragfinery.com for more information.
For Those Seeking Employment or Projects:
Whether you are a production sewer, teacher, tailor, artist, or jack-of-all-textiles, we hope that this page will help you find the type of project or position you’re looking for. If you don’t see a job that fits your skillset below and would like to submit a For Hire posting, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions feel free to get in touch at workshops@ragfinery.com.
Open Positions and Projects
Studio & Production Assistant
Employer: Sheila Klein (Artist Page / Business Page: New Trade Route)
Location: Bow, WA
Job Start Date: 02/01/2025
Job Close Date: 03/31/2025
Job Type and Pay: Part-time hourly
Description: Multidisciplinary artist seeking production/studio assistant with handsewing skills and fiber arts experience (principally weaving, knitting, and crochet) to act as production and studio assistant. Computer skills a plus.
Available for Hire
Production Sewer (Piecework)
Name: Danielle Martin (website ~ email)
Qualifications: Production sewer trained in apparel and accessory manufacturing, specializing in knit and delicate fabrications. I have my own industrial machines (serger, straight stitch, zigzag) and can work quickly with both delicate and midweight materials (no upholstery or nautical). I also specialize in free-motion embroidery design and personalization. Currently I can only accommodate in-home work. If you are a business looking to produce small batches of merchandise, I am available to help you source materials, design, and produce your project.
Availability: Part-time, in-home piecework, minimum 6 week lead time.
Rates: Contingent on project - please inquire for a quote. MOQ 10pcs.