Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Assist in tailoring and altering garments to meet customer specifications.

1. 1

   Measure customer for alterations

   Measure customers using tape measures and record their measurements.

2. 2

   Pin and mark alteration lines

   Measure parts of garments and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.

3. 3

   Sew and alter garments

   Sew garments using needles and thread or sewing machines, making necessary alterations.

4. 4

   Fit garments on customers

   Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations.

5. 5

   Record alterations and instructions

   Record required alterations and instructions on tags, and attach them to garments.