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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Also known as: Alteration Hand, Alteration Manager, Alteration Tailor Apprentice, Alterations Expert, Alterations Sewer, Alterations Specialist, Alterations Supervisor, Alterations Tailor, Appliquer, Bridal Gown Fitter

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School54%
High School Diploma17%
Some College11%
Post-Secondary Certificate8%
Associate's Degree9%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

Up to 1 month15%
1-3 months1%
6 months - 1 year10%
1-2 years15%
2-4 years45%
4-6 years1%
6-8 years9%
8-10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month48%
1-3 months16%
3-6 months18%
6 months - 1 year9%
1-2 years8%

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityCooperationIntegrityStress ToleranceConcern for OthersSelf ControlIndependencePersistenceAchievement/EffortInitiativeInnovation

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

$27,110Median: $40,860$62,490
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This occupation has 22 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.