Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

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    Drury Hotels - 88 East Nationwide Boulevard - Responsibilities: Oversee service for guests through food and beverage preparation and with clean-up; Ensure that the kitchen and lobby area are clean and well organized; Ensure that food safety...

  • Early Morning Stock Associate - Ross - Columbus,OH

    Ross Stores - - Responsibilities: Greet customers and assist with merchandise; Maintain store cleanliness and safety; Process transactions and assist at register; Expedite merchandise to sales floor per guidelines; Maintain MOS and loss...

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    Scioto Services - 1125 Yard Street - Responsibilities: Cleaning restrooms / exam rooms; Taking out the trash; Vacuuming; Mopping; Dusting ...

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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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