Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Top 3 dressmaker Jobs

  • Selector II - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Selector II! We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We're dedicated to...

  • Press Brake Operator (1st shift) - Adecco - Columbus,OH

    PRESS BRAKE / FABRICATION – 1st SHIFT Pay: Starting at $22/hr (based on experience) Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Temp-to-Hire Opportunity –...

  • Seasonal Alterations & Tailor Shop - Tailor - Easton Town Center - Nordstrom - Columbus,OH

    The ideal Tailor/Fitter provides each customer with the best possible service through the quality of their craft. A day in the life… Measure customers for size, 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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