Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

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    Location Name: Sawmill Crossing COMPANY OVERVIEW Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience...

  • Right Track Janitorial Aide Intern-1 - National Church Residences - Columbus,OH

    Job Description: Right Track Janitorial Aide Intern PURPOSE In this position you will be expected to learn and demonstrate the daily cleaning tasks and proper cleaning methods under the general supervision of the Maintenance Technician...

  • Housekeeping - Rumpke - Columbus,OH

    7:00AM-4:00PM M-F Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our...

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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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