Men's Tailor
しんしふくしたてしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who handles everything from taking measurements for men's suits, creating patterns, basting, main sewing, and finishing. This manufacturing job primarily produces custom suits and jackets tailored to each customer's body shape and preferences.
Description
A men's tailor accurately measures the customer's body dimensions, creates and adjusts patterns, cuts the fabric, performs basting, main sewing, attaches buttons, irons, and completes a single suit through various processes. They combine traditional handwork with sewing machine techniques to pursue texture, comfort, and design. Working at tailor specialty shops, ateliers, or apparel brand workshops, they reflect customer requests through communication and also perform fitting adjustments after completion.
Future Outlook
Although the made-to-order market is in a shrinking trend, demand from luxury-oriented customers remains stable. As digital technologies such as dressmaking CAD are introduced, there is a demand for the fusion of traditional tailoring techniques and IT technology.
Personality Traits
Excellent aesthetic sense / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Apparel Employment / Freelance / Individual Workshop / Made-to-Order
Career Path
Apprentice Tailor → Full-fledged Tailor → Chief Tailor → Workshop Manager → Owner Tailor
Required Skills
Basting Technique / Cutting Technique / Hand Sewing Technique / Pattern Making / Press Ironing Technique / Sewing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Customer Service Skills / Dressmaking CAD / Fashion Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise cutting and sewing are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it centers on basic dimension calculations, with no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves detailed seated work with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Gentlemen's Tailor
- Men's Tailor
- Tailor Craftsman
Related Jobs
- Dressmaker
- Patternmaker
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