Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers: 
Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Human Services |
| Indiana Average Salary | $52,645.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 44 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 189 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | -2.01 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 926 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | -6.19 % |
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Information Gathering
Work Ethic
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Work Ethic
Resource Allocation
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Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Fabricate garments or textile products
Alter garments to specifications
Repair tears or defects in fabrics, garments, or leather products
Sew materials by hand
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production
Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces
Cut fabric or leather material
Smooth garments or fabric with irons, presses, or steamers
Alter garments to specifications
Repair tears or defects in fabrics, garments, or leather products
Sew materials by hand
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production
Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces
Cut fabric or leather material
Smooth garments or fabric with irons, presses, or steamers
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimate material requirements for production
Estimate project material requirements
Estimate project labor requirements
Measure workpieces for reference points or cutting lines
Measure customer for size
Estimate costs of products, services, or materials
Estimate project material requirements
Estimate project labor requirements
Measure workpieces for reference points or cutting lines
Measure customer for size
Estimate costs of products, services, or materials
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