Dressmaker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that drafts, cuts, sews, and fits dresses according to customer requests to complete a single dress.
Description
A dressmaker is a specialist who creates custom-made dresses such as wedding gowns and stage costumes. They hold repeated consultations with customers, handle design, fabric selection, and pattern creation, and complete the dress through cutting, sewing, basting, and fitting. Attention to details like decorations and adjustments is required, playing a crucial role in the dress's finish and comfort.
Future Outlook
Demand for custom-made bridal and stage costumes is stable. Artisan demand continues due to expansion of sustainable and remake services, while general apparel faces fierce competition from mass production.
Personality Traits
Creative / Dexterous with hands and good at fine work / Has attention to detail / Patient
Work Style
Atelier work / Brand direct operation / Custom-made / Freelance
Career Path
Assistant Dressmaker → Dressmaker → Chief Dressmaker → Fashion Designer → Independent business
Required Skills
Cutting skills / Fabric knowledge / Pattern making / Sewing skills / Size measurement and fitting
Recommended Skills
Dress design / Embroidery / English (customer service) / Fabric processing knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is required in detailed sewing and decorations. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because generating ideas for designs and decorations is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to sustain long hours of standing work and fine handwork. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are few, mainly focusing on size management. |
Related Qualifications
- Clothing Production Skills Certification (Western Sewing)
Aliases
- Dressmaker
- Sewing Worker
- Tailor
Related Jobs
- Costume Coordinator
- Fashion Designer
- Patternmaker