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.