Tailors and dressmakers prepare patterns and make, fit and alter tailored garments, dresses and other articles of clothing.

Entry Reqirements

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Typical Tasks

• Makes alterations to finished garments according to customer’s requirements.
• Shapes garment by pressing seams, pleats, etc..
• Sews garment parts together by hand or machine, makes buttonholes and sews on fasteners and trimmings.
• Pins/tacks and fits garment on customer or dummy model and makes any necessary alterations.
• Arranges pattern on correct grain of fabric, marks position and cuts out garment parts with hand shears, electric knife or cutting machine.
• Examines fabrics or skins for flaws and prepares materials for cutting.
• Prepares individual or adapts stock pattern.
• Takes customer’s measurements and discusses required style and material.

Desired Skills

Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Listening, Monitoring, Mathematics, Speaking, Science