Makes, alters and repairs women's and men's tailored garments, formal wear, couturier clothing, and special occasion wear such as suits, dresses, coats, evening wear and bridal wear.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Conferring with customers to determine material, styles and designs of garments
Interpreting designs, sketches and samples to determine pattern specifications
Cutting out master patterns
Laying up and cutting fabric
Pinning, basting and draping garment parts
Sewing garments
Fitting basted garments on customers and marking areas requiring alteration
Sewing buttonholes, and sewing on buttons, hooks, eyes and press fasteners to finish garments
Pressing and finishing work
Alternative Titles
• Costume Maker
• Wardrobe Assistant
• Wardrobe Coordinator
Assessment Documents
Trade qualification
Employment evidence
Portfolio (if required)
Passport
English test
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Dressmaker or Tailor (ANZSCO 393213) | Australian Occupation Guide