Dressmaker Or Tailor
ANZSCO 393213
5,200
58%
85%
50 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Dressmakers or Tailors make, alter and repair women's and men's tailored garments, formal wear, couturier clothing, and special occasion wear such as suits, dresses, coats, evening wear and bridal wear.
What they typically do
- Confers with customers to determine material, styles and designs of garments.
- Interprets designs, sketches and samples to determine pattern specifications.
- Cuts out master patterns.
- Lays up and cuts fabric.
- Pins, bastes and drapes garment parts.
- Sews garments.
- Fits basted garments on customers and marks areas requiring alteration.
- Sews buttonholes, and sews on buttons, hooks, eyes and press fasteners to finish garments.
- Pressing and finishing work.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dressmaker Or Tailor.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers