Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Top 3 dressmaker Jobs

  • RN, Registered Nurse Clinic - Specialty General Surgery - Plastics and Cosmetics Surgery - CHRISTUS Health - Longview, TX

    ... dressing ; open sterile tray; apply topical medications; administer rectal and/or vaginal medications; give oral medications; and, give sublingual medications to adults and/or pediatric patients

  • Experienced Caregiver - AccentCare - Abilene, TX

    AccentCare - JobID: 57730 [Nursing Assistant / Health Aide] As a Caregiver at AccentCare, you'll: Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing , and grooming; Provide companionship ...

  • Caregiver - Full-Time All Shifts - Watermark Retirement Communities - Laguna Niguel, CA

    LGTfqfUNyEemTGvpqdrrcQ [Nursing Assistant / Health Aide] As a Caregiver at Watermark Retirement Communities, you'll: Assist residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing , and grooming

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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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