Key Responsibilities
Measurements: Take accurate body measurements using tape measures and record client preferences.
Alterations: Adjust clothing sizes (shorten, lengthen, take in, or let out) to fit customers perfectly.
Construction: Cut, sew, and assemble fabric to create custom clothing such as suits, dresses, or uniforms.
Finishing Touches: Attach zippers, buttons, snap fasteners, and trim to garments.
Quality Control: Ensure completed garments are free of chalk marks, adequately ironed, and ready for pick-up.
Customer Service: Advise customers on fabric selection, body type flattery, and garment styling. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Essential Requirements
Technical Skills: Proficiency with sewing machines, sergers, and hand-sewing tools.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of garment construction, pattern making, and textile properties.
Soft Skills: Excellent attention to detail, precision with numbers/measurements, and strong communication skills.
Experience: Previous experience as a tailor, dressmaker, or in apparel construction. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]