Dressmaker or Tailor – ANZSCO 393213

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Description

Makes, alters and repairs women’s and men’s tailored garments, formal wear, couturier clothing, and special occasion wear such as suits, dresses, coats, evening wear and bridal wear.

Skill Level

3

Alternative Titles

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Specializations

  • Costume Maker
  • Wardrobe Assistant
  • Wardrobe Coordinator

Skills Assessment Authority

TRA

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 3932 Clothing Trades Workers

Description

prepare and cut garment patterns and fabric, and make and repair garments.

Tasks

  • conferring with customers to determine material, styles and designs of garments
  • interpreting designs, sketches and samples to determine pattern specifications
  • cutting out master patterns
  • laying up and cutting fabric
  • pinning, basting and draping garment parts
  • sewing garments
  • fitting basted garments on customers and marking areas requiring alteration
  • sewing buttonholes, and sewing on buttons, hooks, eyes and press fasteners to finish garments
  • pressing and finishing work

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

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