Performs specialized hand and machine sewing operations in manufacture of made-to-measure or ready-to-wear clothing, applying knowledge of garment construction and fabrics

trims and shapes edges of garment parts preparatory to sewing and cuts excess material from seam edges, using shears or... [+] More

Performs specialized hand and machine sewing operations in manufacture of made-to-measure or ready-to-wear clothing, applying knowledge of garment construction and fabrics

trims and shapes edges of garment parts preparatory to sewing and cuts excess material from seam edges, using shears or knife. Fits collar facing to underfacing, trims edge of undercollar with shears, and sews undercollar to collar. Bastes collar or sleeves to coat body and sews collar or sleeves to coat with permanent stitches. Stitches shoulder padding, coat facing, and lining together at armhole. Bastes and sews canvas material in various coat parts, such as undercollar, shoulder, and front edge. Joins shoulder padding to coat with basting stitches. May sew on buttons and make buttonholes to finish suits. May be designated according to tasks performed or garments sewn as coat baster (garment; retail trade); coat padder (garment; retail trade); collar setter (garment; retail trade); lapel padder (garment; retail trade); sleeve tailor (garment; retail trade); suit finisher (garment; retail trade). May be designated

top-collar maker (garment; retail trade); undercollar baster (garment; retail trade); undercollar maker (garment; retail trade); vest tailor (garment; retail trade). [-] Less

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

Alters clothing to fit individual customers or repairs defective garments, following alteration or repair tags or marks on garments.

Examines tag or garment to ascertain necessary alterations. Removes stitches from garment, using ripper or razor blade. Shortens or lengthens sleeves, pant... [+] More

Alters clothing to fit individual customers or repairs defective garments, following alteration or repair tags or marks on garments.

Examines tag or garment to ascertain necessary alterations. Removes stitches from garment, using ripper or razor blade. Shortens or lengthens sleeves, pant legs, dress or shirt hems, expands or narrows waist and chest, raises or lowers collar, and inserts or eliminates padding in shoulders while maintaining drape and proportions of garment. Trims excess material, using scissors. Resews garment, using needle and thread or sewing machine. Repairs or replaces defective garment parts, such as pockets, pocket flaps, and coat linings. May fit garments on customer to determine required alterations. May press garment, using hand iron or pressing machine. [-] Less

Fashions and makes tailored garments, such as suits, topcoats, overcoats, and other dress clothing, applying principles of garment design, construction, and styling.

Talks with customer to determine type of material and garment style desired. Measures customer for size and records measurements... [+] More

Fashions and makes tailored garments, such as suits, topcoats, overcoats, and other dress clothing, applying principles of garment design, construction, and styling.

Talks with customer to determine type of material and garment style desired. Measures customer for size and records measurements for use in preparing patterns and making garment. Develops designs for garments or copies existing designs. Draws individual pattern for garment or alters standard pattern to fit customer's measurements. Outlines patterns of garment parts on fabric and cuts fabric along outlines, using scissors. Assembles garments, sewing padding to coat fronts, lapels, and collars to give them shape and joining garment parts with basting stitches, using needle and thread or sewing machine. Fits basted garment on customer and marks areas requiring alterations. Alters garment and joins parts, using needle and thread or sewing machine. Sews buttons and buttonholes to finish garment. May press garment. May supervise activities of other workers in tailoring shop. [-] Less

Apprentices in custom tailoring. Learns principles and techniques under direct supervision.

Apprentices in custom tailoring. Learns principles and techniques under direct supervision.

Marks and cuts out material and sews parts of new style garments, following patterns, sketches, and design specifications, to prepare sample garments

selects garment parts and threads, according to design specifications. Positions and aligns parts of sample garment together, following markings... [+] More

Marks and cuts out material and sews parts of new style garments, following patterns, sketches, and design specifications, to prepare sample garments

selects garment parts and threads, according to design specifications. Positions and aligns parts of sample garment together, following markings on parts, sketches, and patterns. Sews parts and attaches accessories and ornamentations, using needle and thread or sewing machine. Drapes garment on model form, examines fit and hang of garment, and marks garment to indicate position of fasteners and trimmings, such as sashes, belts, and emblems. May sew fasteners and trimmings to garments, using needle and thread or sewing machine. May mark and cut materials to obtain garment parts, following patterns or designer's sketches. May press garments by hand or machine. May join dress parts to prove correctness of pattern as to fit and hang of garment and be designated duplicate maker. [-] Less

Performs specialized hand and machine sewing operations in manufacture of made-to-measure or ready-to-wear clothing, applying knowledge of garment construction and fabrics

trims and shapes edges of garment parts preparatory to sewing and cuts excess material from seam edges, using shears or... [+] More

Performs specialized hand and machine sewing operations in manufacture of made-to-measure or ready-to-wear clothing, applying knowledge of garment construction and fabrics

trims and shapes edges of garment parts preparatory to sewing and cuts excess material from seam edges, using shears or knife. Fits collar facing to underfacing, trims edge of undercollar with shears, and sews undercollar to collar. Bastes collar or sleeves to coat body and sews collar or sleeves to coat with permanent stitches. Stitches shoulder padding, coat facing, and lining together at armhole. Bastes and sews canvas material in various coat parts, such as undercollar, shoulder, and front edge. Joins shoulder padding to coat with basting stitches. May sew on buttons and make buttonholes to finish suits. May be designated according to tasks performed or garments sewn as coat baster (garment; retail trade); coat padder (garment; retail trade); collar setter (garment; retail trade); lapel padder (garment; retail trade); sleeve tailor (garment; retail trade); suit finisher (garment; retail trade). May be designated

top-collar maker (garment; retail trade); undercollar baster (garment; retail trade); undercollar maker (garment; retail trade); vest tailor (garment; retail trade). [-] Less

Alters clothing to fit individual customers or repairs defective garments, following alteration or repair tags or marks on garments.

Examines tag or garment to ascertain necessary alterations. Removes stitches from garment, using ripper or razor blade. Shortens or lengthens sleeves, pant... [+] More

Alters clothing to fit individual customers or repairs defective garments, following alteration or repair tags or marks on garments.

Examines tag or garment to ascertain necessary alterations. Removes stitches from garment, using ripper or razor blade. Shortens or lengthens sleeves, pant legs, dress or shirt hems, expands or narrows waist and chest, raises or lowers collar, and inserts or eliminates padding in shoulders while maintaining drape and proportions of garment. Trims excess material, using scissors. Resews garment, using needle and thread or sewing machine. Repairs or replaces defective garment parts, such as pockets, pocket flaps, and coat linings. May fit garments on customer to determine required alterations. May press garment, using hand iron or pressing machine. [-] Less

Apprentices in alteration tailoring. Learns principles and techniques under direct supervision.