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Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations.
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Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
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Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.
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Take up or let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts such as sleeves.
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Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.
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Assemble garment parts and join parts with basting stitches, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
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Remove stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or razor blades.
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Record required alterations and instructions on tags, and attach them to garments.
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Examine tags on garments to determine alterations that are needed.
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Fit, alter, repair, and make made-to-measure clothing, according to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit, and applying principles of garment design, construction, and styling.
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Education Most occupations in this zone require job specific training (vocational training) related to the occupation (NFQ Levels 5 and 6 or higher), related on-the-job experience, or a relevant professional award.
Related Experience Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, electricians typically complete four years of training in order to perform the job.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognised apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations usually involve using communication and organisational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include restaurant managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, hairdressers, and web developers.
Salary Information
Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.
Job Title
Dressmaker
Salary Range*
- 30
Related Information:
Senior Dressmaker: up to 30k
Data Source(s):
FAS
Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.
