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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

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Job Description


	Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Clothing Stores	7,530
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance	3,100
Drycleaning and Laundry Services	2,490
General Merchandise Stores	1,670
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing	1,490
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only)	820
Textile Furnishings Mills	390
Traveler Accommodation	390
Other Textile Product Mills	360
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers	250

Career Video

Title: "Custom Tailors and Sewers"

Duration: 01:44

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Average Annual Salary	$34,330
Average Hourly Wage	$16.50
Total Employment	21,150