Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Top 3 dressmaker Jobs

  • Event Planner and Speaker Coordinator - Executive Mosaic - Tysons Corner,VA

    Event Planner and Speaker Coordinator Hours: M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm plus events (We NEVER do events on the weekends, only Tues/Wed/Thurs) Salary: $65,000 This is a role to help plan dinner events and book the speakers...

  • Offensive Threat Researcher - Draper Labs - Reston,VA

    Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges...

  • Patient Enrollment Specialist - Full Time - Work From Home - NABI - Ashburn,VA

    [Patient Service / PSR / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Competitive hourly base pay + commissions / Comprehensive Benefits Package / Mission-driven company / Supportive team with clear, structured processes / Advancement opportunities - As a...

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What They Do

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


Tailor, dressmaker, and custom sewer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 42,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $31,420

Job Outlook for Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -3,100
  • Growth rate: -7 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Tailor, dressmaker, or custom sewer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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