Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Top 3 dressmaker Jobs

  • Food Scientist- Bakery/Dough - The Marzetti Company - Columbus,OH

    The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert's dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license...

  • Auto Assembler - $22.70/hr + $125 Attendance Bonus - Adecco - East Liberty,OH

    Start at $22.70/hr — No Experience Needed! Honda Hiring in East Liberty Start at $22.70–$23.80/hr + weekly pay. No experience needed — training provided. 1st or...

  • Shipping Associate - Schwebel Baking Company - Columbus,OH

    The Schwebel Baking Company is looking to immediately fill a Shipper position. This position will work 40 hours at $17/hr. Duties and Responsibilities: Checks product to be shipped against orders...

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What They Do

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


Tailor, dressmaker, and custom sewer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 42,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $31,420

Job Outlook for Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -3,100
  • Growth rate: -7 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Tailor, dressmaker, or custom sewer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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