Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Top 3 dressmaker Jobs

  • Laundry Attendant - Hyatt Hotels - Columbus,OH

    Hyatt Hotels - - Responsibilities: Operate and monitor washing, dry cleaning, and drying machinery, including adding chemicals and cleaning lint traps.; Identify stained or damaged items and determine status for repair, spot treatment, rewash,...

  • Cook 1 Wahlburgers - FT - Penn National Gaming - Columbus,OH

    Penn National Gaming - - Responsibilities: Monitor culinary standards and operational guidelines within a specific outlet and shift; Administer all aspects of food preparation and maintain a clean, well-stocked kitchen; Efficiently prepare all...

  • Dishwasher - Bob Evans - Columbus,OH

    Bob Evans - - Responsibilities: Maintain the dishwashing area and ensure cleaned dishes are available for service; Follow food safety guidelines for washing, drying, and storing dishware and utensils; Maintain cleanliness of the parking lot...

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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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