Dressmaker (Women's and Children's Clothing Tailoring)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that tailors women's and children's clothing, responsible for everything from measurements to cutting, sewing, and finishing.
Description
The Dressmaker (Women's and Children's Clothing Tailoring) receives orders from individual customers or brands and completes garments through measuring, cutting, sewing, basting, and finishing. They understand the characteristics of fabrics and differentiate between using industrial sewing machines, overlock machines, and hand-sewing techniques, performing meticulous sewing down to the finest details. They repeat fittings during try-ons to make adjustments and faithfully reproduce the design intent. They work in diverse settings such as ateliers, workshops, stores, and factories, and also handle customer correspondence, cost management, and delivery scheduling.
Future Outlook
Due to the expansion of the made-to-order market and high-end orientation, demand for skilled dressmakers remains stable and is increasing. On the other hand, advances in mass production and automation are expected to intensify competition in standard sewing tasks.
Personality Traits
Excellent Aesthetic Sense / Excellent Communication Skills / High Concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Atelier Work / Commissioned Production / Freelance / Store Work / Workshop Work
Career Path
Assistant Dressmaker → Dressmaker → Chief Dressmaker → Technical Instructor → Independent Business
Required Skills
Dimension Measurement and Inspection Skills / Fabric Property Understanding / Hand Sewing Skills / Pattern Reading / Press Ironing Skills / Sewing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Draping / Fashion CAD (Operation) / Material Knowledge / Understanding English Technical Terms
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even millimeter-level deviations greatly affect quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative ability to realize design intentions is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves handwork with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Clothing Production Skills Test (Dressmaking)
- Pattern Making Technology Test
Aliases
- Dressmaker
- Dressmaking Artisan
Related Jobs
- Fashion Designer
- Patternmaker
- Sewing Worker
- Tailor