How do they match: Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

  • Cloth Cutter
  • Clothing Cutter
  • Coat Cutter
  • Collar Cutter
  • Dress Cutter
  • Garment Cutter
  • Hat Trimmer
  • Pants Cutter
  • Underwear Cutter
  • Waist Cutter

  • Trim excess material, using scissors.
  • Confer with customers to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
  • Estimate how much a garment will cost to make, based on factors such as time and material requirements.
  • Position patterns of garment parts on fabric, and cut fabric along outlines, using scissors.
  • Put in padding and shaping materials.

  • Cut fabrics.
  • Trim excess material from workpieces.
  • Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
  • Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
  • Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
  • Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.