Tailor

Consultation & Fitting: Meeting clients, discussing style or design requirements, taking exact body measurements, and pinning garments during fitting sessions to gauge the ideal fit. (1, 2)

Alterations & Repairs: Adjusting seams, taking in/letting out waists, hemming trousers/sleeves, and fixing tears, broken zippers, or loose buttons. (1, 2)

Garment Construction: Drafting patterns, cutting fabrics based on measurements, sewing pieces together, and adding finishes or fasteners. (1)

Quality Assurance: Inspecting finished items, trimming loose threads, removing chalk marks, and steaming or pressing the final product. (1, 2, 3, 4)

Workspace Maintenance: Organizing fabrics, maintaining sewing equipment, and keeping the atelier or tailoring space clean

Tailors take on a range of duties and responsibilities to ensure the creation of well-fitting and stylish garments. A tailor's duties and respons...