Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
22 tasks analyzed
Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations.
Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.
Take up or let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts such as sleeves.
Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations. | - | - | - |
| Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines. | - | - | - |
| Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines. | - | - | - |
| Take up or let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts such as sleeves. | - | - | - |
| Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$40,860
per year
Mean Wage
$44,050
per year
Employment
16K
workers
Wage Range
$27,110 - $62,490
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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