Women's Custom Tailor
ふじんふくちゅうもんしたてしょく
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A women's custom tailor is a specialist who cuts, sews, and tailors women's clothing one garment at a time to fit the customer's requests and size. They handle everything from measurements, pattern creation, basting, to final tailoring, requiring high technical skills and precision.
Description
A women's custom tailor creates patterns suited to the customer's body shape and preferences, cuts fabric, sews, and tailors each garment individually. The workflow involves taking measurements → design proposals → pattern making → basting → fitting → final tailoring. Expertise in material properties and sewing techniques is essential, along with the precision to finish every detail accurately. They work in ateliers, fashion brand tailor departments, or independent workshops, providing the ideal garment through communication with customers.
Future Outlook
Although the market size is limited due to the prevalence of ready-to-wear clothing, demand remains stable in niche markets for high-end haute couture and made-to-order garments. The introduction of 3D fitting technology and CAD offers potential for efficiency improvements and new service expansions.
Personality Traits
Creative / Excellent Communication Skills / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Workshop Employment / Fashion Brand / Freelance / Personal Atelier
Career Path
Atelier Apprentice → Women's Clothing Tailor → Senior Tailor → Master Tailor → Workshop Owner
Required Skills
Basting Fitting / Cutting Skills / Machine Sewing / Measurement and Inspection Skills / Pattern Making
Recommended Skills
CAD Pattern Creation / Communication Skills / Fabric Material Knowledge / Fashion Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is necessary to prevent measurement errors. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for proposals responding to designs and customer requests. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple measurements and calculations, so advanced mathematics is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Dressmaking Technician (National Qualification)
Aliases
- Dressmaker
- Tailor (Women's Clothing)
Related Jobs
- Dressmaking Instructor
- Men's Custom Tailor
- Women's Machine Tailor