ANZSCO 393213
Dressmaker or Tailor
Makes, alters and repairs tailored garments, formal wear, couturier clothing and special occasion wear such as suits, dresses, coats, head wear, evening wear and bridal wear.
Skills assessment authority
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)Occupation lists
STSOL
Visas for Dressmaker or Tailor
Main tasks
- Consults with clients to determine design preferences and fabric choices for customised garments
- Measures clients to determine their body measurements
- Sews garments together using sewing machines, sergers and hand stitching techniques
- Fits garments on clients and makes necessary alterations for an accurate fit
- Adds finishing touches to garments such as buttons, zippers and decorative elements
- Repairs or performs alterations on existing garments, such as resizing, replacing buttons, mending tears and fixing seams to meet client needs
Specialisations
Costume MakerMilliner
State nomination
Each state nominates different occupations for the 190 and 491 visas.
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