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Tailors and dressmakers prepare patterns and make, fit and alter tailored garments, dresses and other articles of clothing.

Tasks

  • Takes customer’s measurements and discusses required style and material prepares individual or adapts stock pattern examines fabrics or skins for flaws and prepares materials for cutting arranges pattern on correct grain of fabric, marks position and cuts out garment parts with hand shears, electric knife or cutting machine pins/tacks and fits garment on customer or dummy model and makes any necessary alterations sews garment parts together by hand or machine, makes buttonholes and sews on fasteners and trimmings shapes garment by pressing seams, pleats, etc. makes alterations to finished garments according to customer’s requirements

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. A variety of relevant vocational courses, including apprenticeships in some areas, are available leading to qualifications up to Level 3.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £32,000 per annum and can progress up to £39,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 1,211 employed Tailors & Dressmakers in the region.

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