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Self-Employed Tailor

Aliases: Self-Employed Dress Maker

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Self-Employed Tailor is expected to perform include:

  • ​​Drafting and cutting the fabric ​

  • Sewing the dress and/or common household item 

  • ​Inspecting the final product and checking if it requires alterations or corrections

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 1, 2

  • It is a desk job

  • Need not handle a team

  • Local travelling is not a part of this job role​

  • Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available ​

  • Work from home option is available

Working hours

  • Since the individual is self-employed, the working hours and days will be flexible

  • Shift system is not applicable 

  • Overtime is not applicable 

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization​

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1

  • ​​Preferably, 8th

  • Certified training for Self-Employed Tailor

 

KEY COMPETENCIES 1

  • ​Knowledge of dress form, how to take measurements, fabric cutting techniques and factors involved in cutting fabrics 

  • Working knowledge of measuring equipment, drafting and required tools 

  • ​​Proficient in sewing dress and/or common household item

  • ​Well-versed in checking a complete product for corrections, if any

  • Ability to identify the need for alterations in the final product, if any

 

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

  • Communication skills

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Decision-making skills​

 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 3

Helper →  Assistant tailor→ Self-Employed Tailor​ → Entrepreneur/Boutique Manager 

The progression is indicative

 

EXPECTED EARNINGS 4

  • For candidates with experience - Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 1

Generally, 3-6 months of experience working with ordinary stitching machines in garment/apparel factory or at home

 

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 4

Self-employed 

 

KEYWORDS 

  • Self-Employed Tailor

  • Ladies Tailor​

 

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 

Standard                  Code                   Description

NCO 2015                7531.0103           Self-Employed Tailor

ISCO 2008               7531                    Tailors, Dress Makers, Furriers and Hatters

NIC 2008                 14105                  Custom tailoring

QP Reference          AMH/Q1947        Self-Employed Tailor

NSQF                       Level 4                Not available

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