Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.
85 alternate job titles:
Alteration Tailor
Alterations and Tailor Shop Fitter
Alterations and Tailor Shop Sewer
Alterations Associate
Alterations Expert
Alterations Sewer
Alterations Specialist
Alterations Tailor
Appliquer
Bridal Designer
Bridal Gown Fitter
Cloth Cutter
Clothing Busheler
Clothing Cutter
Clothing Pattern Designer
Coat Baster
Coat Cutter
Coat Maker
Coat Tailor
Collar Cutter
Collar Setter
Collar Tailor
Collar Turner
Corset Fitter
Couture Dressmaker
Crocheter
Custom Dressmaker
Custom Garment Tailor
Custom Sewer
Custom Tailor
Drapery Maker
Drapery Seamstress
Dress Cutter
Dress Fitter
Dressmaker
Dressmaker Garment Fitter
Embroiderer
Embroidery Machine Operator
Embroidery Specialist
Embroidery Worker
Fancy Needleworker
Fitter
Fur Finisher Seamstress
Fur Tailor
Furrier
Garment Cutter
Garment Fitter
Garment Sample Stitcher
Hand Alterations Seamstress
Hand Alterations Tailor
Hand Loom Weaver
Hat Trimmer
Industrial Seamstress
Lacemaker
Laceworker
Merchant Tailor
Pants Cutter
Pants Maker
Purse Maker
Quilt Maker
Quilter
Retail Alterations Tailor
Sample Stitcher
Seamstress
Seamstress Fitter
Sewing Specialist
Shop and Alteration Tailor
Shop Tailor
Slip Cover Maker
Slip Cover Seamstress
Slip Cover Sewer
Suit Maker
Surgical Garment Fitter
Tailor
Tailor Fitter
Tailor Garment Fitter
Top Collar Baster
Top Collar Maker
Try On Baster
Under Baster
Undercollar Maker
Underliner
Underwear Cutter
Vest Maker
Waist Cutter
Salary Information
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers: $40,860 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Measure clients to ensure proper product fit. | General |
| Sew clothing or other articles. | General |
| Operate sewing equipment. | General |
| Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. | General |
| Repair textiles or apparel. | General |
| Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | General |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production. | General |
| Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers. | General |
| Trim excess material from workpieces. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Estimate costs of products, services, or materials. | General |
| Cut fabrics. | General |
| Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces. | General |
| Design templates or patterns. | Development |
| Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| ArbelSoft TailorMax | Point of sale POS software |
| Bookkeeping software | Accounting software |
| Garment design software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| Tailor Master | Customer relationship management CRM software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Master Alteration Specialist | Association of Sewing and Design Professionals | Not Available |
| Master Sewing and Design Professional | Association of Sewing and Design Professionals | Not Available |
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