U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-6052.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

What this job is about

Assist in tailoring and altering garments to meet customer specifications.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Measure customer for alterations
Measure customers using tape measures and record their measurements.
2
Pin and mark alteration lines
Measure parts of garments and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.
3
Sew and alter garments
Sew garments using needles and thread or sewing machines, making necessary alterations.
4
Fit garments on customers
Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations.
5
Record alterations and instructions
Record required alterations and instructions on tags, and attach them to garments.

Tools used in this work

Google DocsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.