Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2years

Specific Skills

Operate sewing machines or sew by hand

Make made-to-measure garments according to  customer and manufacturing specifications

Fit, alter and repair garments as required

Mark, cut and sew fabric

Design patterns to fit measurements

Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit

Area of Work Experience

Tailoring

Restyling

Repair

Dressmaking

Designing

Alterations

Area of Specialization

Tailor

Seamstress

Type of Materials

Velvet or pile fabrics

Silk

Satin

Polyester or synthetic

Nylon

Cotton or synthetic

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination;Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing,walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling;

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Client focus; Reliability;