Women's Clothing Repairer
ふじんふくしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that adjusts the size of women's clothing, repairs tears and fraying, and makes design-based alterations.
Description
A women's clothing repairer is a specialist who alters and repairs women's clothing such as dresses, suits, and blouses to match customer requests and body shapes. In addition to hemming, sleeve length adjustments, zipper replacements, and fraying repairs, they also handle fabric reinforcement and design changes. Utilizing sewing machine operation, hand sewing techniques, pattern reading, and material knowledge, they perform remaking and remodeling. There are various work styles, including individual workshops, apparel store remodeling corners, chain stores, and freelance work, and communication and customer service skills with customers are also important.
Future Outlook
Due to the growth of the reuse market and increasing sustainability awareness, demand for clothing remodeling is expected to remain stable in the future. The aging of technicians and lack of successors are challenges.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Chain Store / Freelance / Remodeling Consultation Counter / Salon / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Assistant Repairer → Women's Clothing Repairer → Supervisor Position → Remodeling Salon Manager → Independent Business
Required Skills
Fabric Knowledge / Hand Sewing Technique / Pattern Reading / Sewing Machine Operation / Tailoring Technique
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Customer Service Counseling / Dress Design / Dressmaking CAD
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required in delicate sewing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because calculations and quantity management are not particularly necessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Clothing Production Skills Proficiency
- Dressmaking Skills Certification
Aliases
- Dress Repairer
- Women's Clothing Remodeling Artisan
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