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Tailors and Dressmakers

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

Daily Tasks

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

£20,844

Entry Level Salary

£21,660.53

Average Salary

£33,099.57

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

10

Past two years

5

This year

38

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

20%

Level 1

16%

Level 2

5%

Level 3

12%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

4%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

40%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

3%

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