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Tailor, General

Aliases: Outfitter, Dressmaker, Garment Maker

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 1

The tasks a Tailor, General is expected to perform include:

  • Making garments by stitching various components

  • Measuring customers for size with inch-tape

  • Recording measurements for making garments

  • Cutting material according to pattern and size

  • Assembling garment parts by sewing

  • Marking alterations to be made and finishing garments

  • Preparing new designs and supervising sewing, stitching, button-holing, etc.

  • Repairing and renovating garments

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 1, 2, 4

  • It is a desk job

  • Need to handle a team of Tailors

  • Local travelling may be a part of this job role

  • Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

  • Work from home option is available

Working hours

  • Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization

  • Shift system may be available

  • Overtime may be required

  • Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Leg (BL), Muscular Weakness (MW) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 4, 5

Preferably, 12th​

 

KEY COMPETENCIES 1

  • Well-versed with different types of patterns and designs for males and females

  • Efficient in removing stitches from garments to be altered using rippers or razor blades

  • Ability to estimate garment cost

  • Well-versed with taking measurements for different patterns

  • Proficiency in operating sewing machine

  • Well-versed with cutting and trimming of garments

  • Basic knowledge of latest trends in dress designs

 

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES 1

  • Good communication skills

  • Good customer service

  • Able to work under high pressure

 

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH 3

Tailor, General → Tailor, Master → Designer

The progression is indicative​

 

EXPECTED EARNINGS 4, 5, 6

  • For candidates with experience – Rs 15,000 to Rs 41,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 5, 6

Generally, 1-10 years of work experience is required

 

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 4, 5, 6

  • Textile and garment manufacturing companies

  • Garment showrooms 

  • Local dress designers 

  • Self-employed

 

KEYWORDS 

  • Outfitter

  • Dressmaker

  • Garment Maker

  • Couturier

 

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS 

Standard                 Code                 Description

NCO 2015                7531.0100         Tailor, General

ISCO 2008               7531                  Tailors, Dress Makers, Furriers and Hatters

NIC 2008                 14105                 Custom tailoring

QP Reference           Not available     Not available

NSQF                        Not available     Not available

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