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Sew & Grow Sewing School

Candidate Application Form

For sewing and fashion professionals applying to join our recruitment network.

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This application takes about 30–45 minutes. You can save and return anytime. Required fields are marked with .

Section 1

Personal Details

Include country code, e.g. +27 82 123 4567

Section 2

Professional Bio

This may be one of the first things prospective clients/employers see on your profile, so try to represent yourself professionally and clearly. Do not include full names or any contact info.

Section 3

Sewing Experience & Professional Background

How long sewing or working in fashion? Where you learned (self-taught or formally trained). Previous environments, clients, brands, companies. Kinds of projects/work completed.

Add each qualification: type (Diploma/Degree/Certification/Other), what it was for, and the year.

Select all that apply. You can also type and add your own.

Select all that apply. You can also type and add your own.

Type each area then hit Enter to add it as a tag.

How physically demanding are you comfortable with your work being, and how active are you generally able to be in a work environment?

(a) Types: Sewing Machines, Overlockers, Embroidery Machines, Industrial Machines, Other Specialised Machines. (b) Brands/models you're familiar with. (c) Your experience level with each.

Section 4

Training & Teaching Ability

If yes or maybe, please briefly elaborate below.

Section 5

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Select all that apply. You can also type and add your own.

Section 6

Other Commitments & Personal Interests

Type each commitment then hit Enter to add it as a tag (e.g. "Studying part-time", "Caring for parent", "Side business").

Section 7

Work Availability, Transport & Employment Preferences

Select all the work types that apply. For each one, briefly tell us why.

Choose Negotiable, give a range, or a minimum. Amounts in ZAR (R).

Tick the days you are available and add the time slots when you can work.

How far are you willing to travel for work? Include suburbs/areas you can comfortably reach.

Section 8

Understanding Your Professional Working Style

The purpose of these questions is not only to help clients/employers understand you better, but also to help create healthier and more compatible working relationships for both sides.

You may elaborate on professionalism, work environment, creative freedom, flexibility, respect and treatment, project types, pace of work, long-term vs short-term work, and your non-negotiables.

Briefly elaborate below if helpful.

Section 9

References & Testimonials

References from personal clients are acceptable. Professional / company references may strengthen the application further.

Section 10

Video Introduction

A short introductory video so prospective clients/employers can get a better sense of who you are beyond just your written profile. MP4, MOV, WEBM, M4V — max 500MB.

MP4 · MOV · WEBM · M4V · MKV · max 500MB

    What your video can include

    First name only · age · location · qualifications and experience · passion for your work · kinds of sewing / design work you specialise in · projects you have worked on before · kinds of opportunities you're looking for professionally · what you bring professionally · your professionalism · anything else that helps represent you.

    Do NOT include: phone numbers, email addresses, social media handles, websites, physical addresses, or any direct contact information.

    Section 11

    Document Uploads

    PDF, Word, or similar document. Max 10MB. Not shown to clients, kept on the database.

    PDF · DOC · DOCX · ODT · RTF · PAGES · max 10MB

      Garments made, sewing work, products sold, fashion / design projects. Up to 5 files. PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, GIF, WEBP, or ZIP — max 25MB per file.

      PDF · JPG · PNG · HEIC · HEIF · WEBP · GIF · ZIP · JPEG · max 25MB · up to 5 files

        A clear, professional photo of yourself. JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WEBP — max 5MB.

        JPG · PNG · HEIC · HEIF · WEBP · JPEG · max 5MB

          Compulsory. Up to 2 files (front + back if applicable). PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WEBP — max 5MB per file.

          PDF · JPG · PNG · HEIC · HEIF · WEBP · JPEG · max 5MB · up to 2 files

            PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WEBP — max 5MB. Applicants with police clearance may have stronger chance of selection.

            PDF · JPG · PNG · HEIC · HEIF · WEBP · JPEG · max 5MB

              Section 12

              Consent

              Before you submit

              The information I've shared in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

              All required fields must be completed before you can submit.

              Your information is kept confidential and used only for recruitment purposes (POPIA compliant).