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Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners  (NOC 7342)
Winnipeg Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Milliners make, alter and repair hats. This unit group also includes alterationists who fit, alter and repair garments. They are employed by clothing retailers, clothing alteration shops, dry cleaners and garment manufacturing companies or they may be self-employed.

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The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
  • Tailors make made-to-measure garments, such as suits and coats according to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit; design patterns to fit measurements; mark, cut and sew fabric; and may alter and repair garments as required.
  • Dressmakers make women's garments; select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit, mark, cut and sew fabric; and may alter and repair garments as required.
  • Furriers make, alter, restyle and repair natural fur garments and accessories.
  • Milliners design, lay out, cut, sew and press fabric, leather and other materials into hats and related accessories.
  • Alterationists fit, alter and repair garments according to customers' requests by hand or using sewing machines.
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Outlook & Prospects for Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners in Winnipeg Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners in Winnipeg Region as well as in the rest of the Manitoba.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Winnipeg Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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