Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

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    Our distribution network is built to deliver stock to our stores and fulfill direct-to-consumer orders with speed and efficiency. Merchandise is shipped to our distribution centers ("DCs”), where it is received and inspected before being shipped...

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    Looking for a reliable house sitter in Columbus, Ohio! I need someone who can take care of my home while I'm away. Responsibilities include pet feeding, mail collection, plant care, snow clearing, and trash & recycling. The pay is $145.0 daily...

  • Hospitalist - OhioHealth - Columbus,OH

    OhioHealth, the largest hospital system in Central Ohio, has various employed hospitalist and nocturnist opportunities available. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer a variety of scheduling options among our group to fit...

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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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