Is being a tailor or dressmaker a good fit for you?
Designs, makes, alters and repairs clothes, and fits them to the person wearing them.
What the work involves
- Measures parts like sleeves and trouser legs, and marks or pins where to alter.
- Unpicks stitches from garments that need altering.
- Sews garments by hand or using sewing machines.
- Lets out or takes in seams in suits and other clothes to improve the fit.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a tailor or dressmaker is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.