Gentlemen's Ready-to-Wear Tailor
しんしきせいふくしたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician responsible for cutting, sewing, pressing, finishing, and quality inspection of gentlemen's ready-to-wear clothing.
Description
Gentlemen's ready-to-wear tailors are technicians who work in factories or apparel manufacturers mass-producing men's off-the-rack suits, jackets, pants, and similar items. They cut fabric according to pattern instructions, sew using overlock machines and lockstitch machines, shape the garments with presses, and complete the products. As members of the production line, they maintain precision to standard sizes and detect and correct defects. Knowledge of fabric properties and sewing processes, as well as proficiency in machine operation, is required, and career advancement to line leader or quality control positions is possible.
Future Outlook
Although domestic sewing demand is declining due to the shift of apparel production overseas, demand remains for high-quality and small-lot production, and new opportunities are expected through the inheritance of skilled techniques and integration with automation technologies such as CAD.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time, Contract, Dispatch / Line Production / Part-time, Casual / Shift Work
Career Path
Sewing Operator → Line Leader (Organizational Management) → Quality Control Staff → Production Control Staff → Store Tailor Staff → Independent Self-Employment (Tailor)
Required Skills
Cutting Machine Operation / Industrial Sewing Machine Operation / Pattern Reading / Press Finishing Technique / Quality Inspection / Sewing Machine Sewing Technique
Recommended Skills
CAD Pattern Creation / Fabric Property Knowledge / Fitting / Hand Sewing Technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small deviations in sewing or cutting directly impact quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as it follows existing patterns. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity management is needed, with few complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Clothing Production Skills Proficiency (Western Clothing Tailoring) Grades 1–3
Aliases
- Men's Ready-to-Wear Tailor
- Men's Suit Sewer
- Men's Tailor
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