Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Top 3 dressmaker Jobs

  • Order Picker - Mid-Ohio Food Collective - Grove City,OH

    JOB SUMMARY: Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) is looking for an Order Picker to perform a variety of manual tasks associated with the acquisition, storage, and distribution of food products. Hours are Monday...

  • Fulfillment Center People Operations Coordinator - BabyList - Columbus,OH

    Who We Are Babylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. More than 9 million people shop with Babylist every year, making it the go-to destination for seamless purchasing, trusted...

  • Safety Records Administrative Assistant - Work From Home - Sirva Worldwide - Blacklick,OH

    [Office Assistant / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / $18.50 per hour / Medical, dental & vision / 401k / PTO - As a Safety Records Administrative Assistant at Sirva Worldwide, Inc., you will: Be responsible for reviewing and processing electronic...

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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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