Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
O*NET Code: 51-6052.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.
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Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Alteration TailorAlterations and Tailor Shop FitterAlterations and Tailor Shop SewerAlterations AssociateAlterations ExpertAlterations SewerAlterations SpecialistAlterations TailorAppliquerBridal DesignerBridal Gown FitterCloth CutterClothing BushelerClothing CutterClothing Pattern DesignerCoat BasterCoat CutterCoat MakerCoat TailorCollar Cutter
⚡ Skills (4)
Time Management3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (9)
🔥Google Docs
Word processing software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0ArbelSoft TailorMax
Point of sale POS software
0Bookkeeping software
Accounting software
0Garment design software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Inventory tracking software
Inventory management software
0Tailor Master
Customer relationship management CRM software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
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Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
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Print Binding and Finishing Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓1 level)
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓1 level)
Sewing Machine Operators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓1 level)
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Sewers, Hand
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers → Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (33% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (2)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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