Women's Clothing Tailor
ふじんふくしたてしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that creates made-to-order women's clothing or makes alterations. Handles everything consistently from taking measurements, pattern making, cutting, sewing, basting, to finishing.
Description
Women's Clothing Tailors take customer measurements, create and adjust patterns (paper patterns), cut fabric, and sew using sewing machines or by hand. They adjust size and silhouette through basting and fittings, and perform finishing processes such as attaching buttons and hemming. They also handle haute couture, remodeling, and remaking, requiring high technical skills and aesthetic sense.
Future Outlook
While the number of artisans is decreasing with the expansion of the ready-to-wear market, demand for high-quality made-to-order and remodeling remains strong. It is expected that the adoption of pattern CAD, 3D fitting technology, AI measurement, etc., will progress.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Excellent aesthetic sense / Patient / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Atelier Employment / Freelance / Made-to-Order / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Apprentice → Assistant → Women's Clothing Tailor → Chief Tailor → Workshop Manager / Independent Practice
Required Skills
Dimension Measurement and Inspection Skills / Fitting Skills / Hand Sewing Skills / Material Knowledge / Pattern Making / Sewing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Skills / English (for Overseas Brands) / Fashion Design / Pattern CAD Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because sewing precision in details and dimensional errors directly affect quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity in design and style proposals is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because measurement taking and dimension calculations are relatively simple. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is mostly individual work, and teamwork is limited. |
Related Qualifications
- Fashion Business Ability Certification
- Monozukuri Meister (Western Sewing)
- Western Clothing Skills Certification
Aliases
- Dressmaker
- Haute Couture Tailor
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