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64200.01 – Tailors, Dressmakers and Alterationists

Tailors, dressmakers and alterationists make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Alterations dressmaker
  • Custom tailor
  • Seamstress
  • Tailor

Core competencies

  • Time Management to prioritize tasks, allocate sufficient time for intricate work and meet client expectations, especially when working in fast-paced environments or handling custom orders
  • Operation and Control to use sewing machines and other specialized equipment to create and alter garments
  • Finger Dexterity to precisely measure garments or clients, draft pattern pieces and hand stitch pieces for a high-quality finish on garments
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to stitch, hem and attach intricate details accurately, such as buttons or zippers
  • Attention to Detail to identify and fix minor defects, ensuring garments are flawless and meet clients' expectations
  • Knowledge in Client Service to ensure clear and professional communication with clients to understand their custom-made or altered clothing needs, preferences and expectations

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Make made-to-measure garments, such as suits and coats according to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit
  • Design, select and/or modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications
  • Mark, cut and sew fabric
  • Fit, alter and repair garments according to customers' requests by hand or using sewing machines.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

64 – Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations

Sub-major group

642 – Occupations in personal service

Minor group

6420 – Occupations in personal service

Unit group

64200 – Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners

Occupational profile

64200.01 – Tailors, Dressmakers and Alterationists

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