Occupation

399433 Dressmaker or Tailor

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

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

Skill level: 3

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