Occupation

399433 Dressmaker or Tailor

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
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399433 Dressmaker or Tailor

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.

Specialisations

  • Costume Maker
  • Milliner

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • 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