Trousers Tailor (Men's Wear)
ずぼんしたてしょく（しんしふく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who measures, cuts, sews, and tailors men's trousers according to the customer's body shape and requirements.
Description
The Trousers Tailor (Men's Wear) accurately measures the customer's body shape, cuts fabric based on patterns, sews using sewing machines or hand sewing, and produces custom-made trousers through finishing processes such as ironing and pressing. They also handle fitting adjustments during tailoring and detailed design requests, aiming to achieve both comfort and silhouette.
Future Outlook
Although demand for made-to-order remains strong, production in mass-production factories is becoming mainstream, and demand for craftsmen is gradually declining. However, stable demand is expected to continue for craftsmen with high quality, high added value, or special skills.
Personality Traits
Excellent Aesthetic Sense / Excellent Communication Skills / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Atelier Employment / Freelance / Made-to-Order / Tailoring Factory / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice Trousers Tailor → Trousers Tailor → Chief Tailor → Master Tailor → Tailor Shop Manager
Required Skills
Cutting Technique / Finishing Technique / Fitting Technique / Measuring Technique / Pattern Making / Sewing Technique
Recommended Skills
Basics of Fashion Design / CAD Pattern Making / Communication Skills (Customer Service and Listening) / Knowledge of High-End Materials
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To minimize dimensional errors. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and sewing machine operation. |
| Problem Solving | Because adjustments are needed for poor fits. |
Related Qualifications
- Western Dressmaking Technician
Aliases
- Pants Tailor
- Trousers Tailor
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- Suit Tailor
- Western Clothing Tailor
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