Master Tailor

7 أبريل، 2023

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Master Tailor

الوصف الوظيفي

Tailors design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other material, or make hats or wigs for men. They produce made-to-measure wearing apparel according to customer’s or garment manufacturer’s specifications. They are able to read and understand size charts, details surrounding finished measurements etc.

Includes people producing different clothing within their specialisation from the design to the patternmaking up to the sweing and finishined custom-made (bespoke) clothes for men.

Includes people producing the whole garment or working in a team where each member has a specialism. Excludes dressmaker.

المهارات

Measuring clients, taking body measurements, and recording vital statistics for use in creating clothing designs
Adding fitting details such as buttonholes or pockets to garments
Creating patterns using computer software or hand drafting methods
Using software to create custom patterns based on measurements taken from a client or standard sizes provided by a designer
Demonstrating how to use fabrics and detailing the care instructions so that customers know how to properly maintain the garment
Reviewing samples of fabrics from suppliers, testing fabric quality and colorfastness, and selecting the best materials for garments based on cost, durability, appearance, and comfort
Drafting patterns for suits, dresses, shirts, pants, and other garments using computer-assisted design (CAD) equipment or traditional methods such as paper and pencil
Making small alterations to existing garments such as shortening waistlines or sleeves
Recommending fabric types and patterns that will flatter a customer’s figure and lifestyle needs