Tailors and
dressmakers
Description
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.
Educational 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.
