A Day In The Life
Visual and Performing Arts Field of Interest
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Salary Breakdown
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Average
$41,620
ANNUAL
$20.01
HOURLY
Entry Level
$25,270
ANNUAL
$12.15
HOURLY
Mid Level
$31,250
ANNUAL
$15.03
HOURLY
Expert Level
$60,390
ANNUAL
$29.03
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Projected Jobs
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
580
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
01
Measure parts, such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.
02
Remove stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or razor blades.
03
Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
04
Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.
05
Measure customers, using tape measures, and record measurements.
06
Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations.
07
Trim excess material, using scissors.
08
Assemble garment parts and join parts with basting stitches, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
09
Make garment style changes, such as tapering pant legs, narrowing lapels, and adding or removing padding.
10
Maintain garment drape and proportions as alterations are performed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
SKILL
Time Management
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Visualization
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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