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Tailors and Dressmakers

Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements

Certification or Licensing

The Association of Sewing and Design Professionals offers the Master Sewing and Design Professional (MSDP) and Master Alteration Specialist (MAS) Certification Programs. The MSDP Program tests applicants' skills and knowledge in seven areas: fabric, design, fashion illustration, fit, garment construction, pattern development, and professional practices. The MAS Program tests their knowledge and skills in five areas: fabrics, alteration techniques, alteration fit, alteration overview, and professional practices. Visit https://sewingprofessionals.com/Certification-Programs for more information.

There are no licensing requirements for tailors and dressmakers.