Dressmaker Or Tailor
OSCA 399433·ANZSCO 393213
5,200
58%
84.8%
50 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Makes, alters and repairs tailored garments, formal wear, couturier clothing and special occasion wear such as suits, dresses, coats, head wear, evening wear and bridal wear.
What they typically do
- Consults with clients to determine design preferences and fabric choices for customised garments
- Measures clients to determine their body measurements
- Sews garments together using sewing machines, sergers and hand stitching techniques
- Fits garments on clients and makes necessary alterations for an accurate fit
- Adds finishing touches to garments such as buttons, zippers and decorative elements
- Repairs or performs alterations on existing garments, such as resizing, replacing buttons, mending tears and fixing seams to meet client needs
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Dressmaker Or Tailor.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.