Tailor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Tailor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Agreeing a style and fabric with the customer
Working out how long it will take and the cost of producing the garment
Producing a pattern, either by hand or using computer aided design
Sewing garments
Fitting the garment and marking any alterations.
Creating a design (either by adapting an existing pattern or developing a new design)
Conducting market research to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques, and seeking design inspiration.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Tailor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Tailor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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