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Milliner cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Milliner
Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to apply for the Milliner role at [Company Name]. With a hands-on background in blocking felt and straw, hand sewing trims, and fitting hats to individual clients, I am confident I can contribute to your studio's bespoke and seasonal work.
In my recent studio work, I restyled a client's grandmother's 1960s felt hat for a spring racing function. The felt was worn at the crown and the original trim had perished, so I reblocked the crown to a smoother shape, replaced the inner band for a secure fit, and rebuilt the trim with vintage silk flowers and a new ribbon. The client wore it to the races and later commissioned two more hats for friends. I also managed a small run of sinamay headpieces for a local boutique, sewing each piece by hand and delivering the order ahead of schedule.
I am drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I would welcome the chance to bring my craft skills and client-focused approach to your team.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume and a link to my portfolio, and I would be glad to discuss how my experience fits your studio's needs. I look forward to hearing from you.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.