A tailor creates alters and repairs garments for customers. They use their
knowledge of clothing design and construction to meet customers needs
and preferences.
Responsibilities
Take measurements: Use a tape measure to take customers
measurements and record them
Design: Create designs by hand or using software or adapt existing
patterns
Cut and sew: Cut fabric pieces mark them and sew them together by
hand or machine
Fit: Fit garments to customers on a dummy model or in person and make
adjustments
Press: Use an iron or machine to press seams pleats and other areas of
the garment
Repair: Reattach buttons stitch tears and make other repairs
Prepare: Prepare garments for pickup by removing chalk marks and
ironing out creases
Tools
Thread and needle
Sewing machine
Scissors
Chalk markers
Rulers
Measuring tape
Garment shears
Thimbles
Iron and water sprayer
Requirements
Skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Ability to meet deadlines
Creativity
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a fastchanging environment
Benefits
Employment Benefits
Salary: 25 30K
Annual Bonus
Statutory Benefits
Skills Attention to detail Ability to work independently Ability to meet deadlines Creativity Ability to multitask Ability to work in a fast-changing environment