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Tailor or Dressmaker
Tasks
- Makes alterations to finished garments according to customer.
- 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.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 23% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£19,769
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for tailor or dressmaker is £19,769
215 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 215. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for tailor or dressmaker roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £19,769 per year. That is about £1,647 per month or £10.14 per hour. New workers generally start on £9,375, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £30,240
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 215 people are employed in the region.