Sector
Apparel
Keyword

Outfitter Tailor

Garment Maker Couturier

Costumier

Clothier

Minimum ? Preferably 8th Standard pass

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The tasks a Dress Maker is expected to perform include:

Stitching together parts of women's garments

Stitching together parts by hand and/or machine

Inserting inner lining material

Undertaking embroidery work, button-hole making, etc.

Attaching lining, lace, buttons, etc.

Carrying out alteration as directed

Pressing garments and

supervising work of hand sewers

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

Understanding of dress design and construction

Efficient inremoving 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

Knowledge of sewing techniques

Well-versed with cutting and trimming of garments

Basic knowledge of latest trends in dress designs

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Eye for details

Artistic

Creative thinking

Dexterity of hands

Depth perception

Good hand-eye coordination

Good sense of aesthetics

Near vision acuity

It is a not desk job

Need to handle a team of hand sewers

Local travelling maybe 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

Working hours are for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

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 job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)Occupational hazards include strained vision, cuts, wounds, back aches, joint pain, fatigue, stress, etc.Health risks include exposure to needles, chemicals, dyes, odours, sharp cutting tools, etc.

For candidates with up to 2 years? experience - INR 7,000 to INR 8,000 per monthFor candidates with 2 to 5 years? experience ? INR 12,000 to INR 13,000 per monthFor candidates with over 5 years? experience ? INR 15,000 to INR 16,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview and Growth of Textile and Clothing Industry in India

The Indian textiles and clothing sector?s output is expected to grow at an annual average rate of 10 percent in the next 10 years, thereby increasing its worth to 10.5 lakh crores in 2022.

The textiles and clothing sector plays a significant role in employment generation. The sector employs 15.23 million people, of which 2.3 million are factory workers. Constant growth of the sector and its contribution to the economy implies that the manpower has and would continue to play an important role in the sector. Textile policy aims to create 35 million jobs and achieve exports worth 18 lakh crores by 2024-25 with the help of investments. This indicates good job opportunities for Dress Maker and other professionals in the future.

Fashion boutiques, textile and garment companies across India

Local dress designers across India

Self-employed

Cities and towns across India

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Tailoring or textile & apparel design institutes across India

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