O*NET-SOC 51-6052.00

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Measure parts, such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.Core12177
Remove stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or razor blades.Core12181
Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.Core12176
Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.Core12179
Measure customers, using tape measures, and record measurements.Core12190
Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations.Core12175
Trim excess material, using scissors.Core12187
Assemble garment parts and join parts with basting stitches, using needles and thread or sewing machines.Core12180
Make garment style changes, such as tapering pant legs, narrowing lapels, and adding or removing padding.Core12189
Maintain garment drape and proportions as alterations are performed.Core12185
Take up or let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts, such as sleeves.Core12178
Repair or replace defective garment parts, such as pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and linings.Core12192
Press garments, using hand irons or pressing machines.Core12186
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.Core12184
Estimate how much a garment will cost to make, based on factors such as time and material requirements.Core12191
Position patterns of garment parts on fabric, and cut fabric along outlines, using scissors.Core12194
Record required alterations and instructions on tags, and attach them to garments.Core12182
Confer with customers to determine types of material and garment styles desired.Core12193
Examine tags on garments to determine alterations that are needed.Core12183
Develop, copy, or adapt designs for garments, and design patterns to fit measurements, applying knowledge of garment design, construction, styling, and fabric.Core12188
Put in padding and shaping materials.Core12196
Sew buttonholes and attach buttons to finish garments.Core12195

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 9 examples in 8 categories, 4 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Point of sale POS software

ArbelSoft TailorMax

Accounting software

Bookkeeping software

Computer aided design CAD software

Garment design software

Word processing software

Google DocsHot Technology
Microsoft WordHot Technology

Inventory management software

Inventory tracking software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software

Tailor Master

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Measure clients to ensure proper product fit.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

Design templates or patterns.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

Sew clothing or other articles.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Repair textiles or apparel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Operate sewing equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Trim excess material from workpieces.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Cut fabrics.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Controlling Machines and Processes

Smooth garments with irons, presses, or steamers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Record operational or production data.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 16

Distinct tools0

Level mix

No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.