Sewing Associate – Flag Repair & Fabric Work

Flagpoles Etc. is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented person to help with flag repair, sewing, and fabric-related work at our Wixom, Michigan location.

To Apply

Please submit your resume or a short description of your sewing experience to recruiting@flagpolesetc.com

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in neat work, and understands that details matter. You do not need to know everything about flags — we can teach that — but you do need to be comfortable using a sewing machine and working with fabric.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities may include:

Repairing American flags, state flags, custom flags, and specialty flags

Sewing hems, fly ends, headers, patches, and reinforcements

Replacing or repairing grommets, rope, snaps, and other flag hardware

Inspecting flags to determine whether they can be repaired

Measuring, cutting, folding, and preparing fabric

Keeping sewing work clean, accurate, and professional

Following written instructions and job notes

Helping keep the sewing area organized and stocked

Communicating when materials, thread, hardware, or supplies are low

Making sure finished repairs are neat, strong, and ready to return to the customer

What We’re Looking For

The right person will be:

Experienced with a sewing machine

Comfortable working with large pieces of fabric

Detail-oriented and patient

Dependable and able to work without constant supervision

Able to follow instructions carefully

Honest about mistakes and willing to learn

Comfortable standing, bending, folding, and handling flags

Respectful of American flags and other customer-owned items

Physical Requirements

This position may require:

Standing or sitting for extended periods

Handling large flags and fabric

Lifting and moving materials as needed

Repetitive hand and arm movement

Good eyesight for stitching, measuring, and quality check

About Us

Flagpoles Etc. has been serving customers since 1991. We sell, service, install, and repair flagpoles and flags for homeowners, businesses, municipalities, schools, and organizations across the country. We take pride in quality work, American-made products, and treating customer property with care.