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- North Central Prosperity Zone
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- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
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- Human Services
- Annual Median Wage$ 35,490$27,020
$49,650
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateVery Slow Growing
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.
What do they typically do
- Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit
- Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations
- Record required alterations and instructions on tags, and attach them to garments
- Take up or let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts such as sleeves
- Remove stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or razor blades
- Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines
- Assemble garment parts and join parts with basting stitches, using needles and thread or sewing machines
- Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth -0.3%Job Opening 110Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs846818Change -28