Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Try to obtain experience sewing and creating garments. Some aspiring tailors and dressmakers complete apprenticeships with experienced workers.
Workers in this field must have the ability to sew very well, both by hand and machine, follow directions, and measure accurately. In addition to these skills, tailors and dressmakers must have a good eye for color and style. They need to know how to communicate with and satisfy customers. Strong interpersonal skills will help tailors and dressmakers get and keep clients.
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