Responsibilities

Tasks

• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Design patterns to fit measurements
• Mark, cut and sew fabric

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Cotton or synthetic
• Nylon
• Polyester or synthetic
• Satin
• Silk
• Velvet or pile fabrics

Area of work experience

• Alterations
• Designing
• Dressmaking
• Repair
• Restyling
• Tailoring

Area of specialization

• Tailor

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding