Custom Tailor

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Perfect for those passionate about fashion and personalized style.
Transform fabric into custom-fitted garments, enhancing personal expression.
Master the art of tailoring with precision and creativity.

💰 Earn $38K-$55K

📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -6.5% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

Measure parts, such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.
Remove stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or razor blades.
Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.
Measure customers, using tape measures, and record measurements.

Scoop

Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

3,000 Annually

Median Earnings

$45,090 in California

$36,650 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Influencing or leading others
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Custom Tailor

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Pathways to this Career

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Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years