United States
Sector
Keyword
Dressmaker
Custom Sewer
Garment maker
Clothier
Costumier
Minimum ? Preferably 8th standard pass
Certified training for Sampling Tailor (programme aligned to AMH/Q1701 released by Apparel Made Up?s and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council)
Preferably 1-2 years of work experience in stitching or sampling division of any apparel manufacturing company
The tasks a Sampling Tailor is expected to perform include: Developing garment sample as per buyer?s specifications
Performing fabric cutting operations
Stitching garments of different designs
Taking customers? measurement Recording measurement
Determining type of material and garment style
Pressing garments using hand irons or pressing machines
Master the use of sewing machine
Analyse and interpret a tech pack and a garment specification sheet
Understand fabric worksheet, style confirmation sheet, fabric consumption request, study consumption chart, Fabric Requirement sheet (FRS) and trims requirement sheet
Understand rules of pattern making, layout and fabric estimation
Identify and practice basic and decorative stitches
Knowledge of darts, pleats, gathers and other technical aspects
Detailed knowledge of surface decoration using embroidery, laces, buttons, beads, sequins etc.Knowledge of how to take body measurements systematically and follow necessary precautions
Knowledge to use treadle
Knowledge of typical faults of stitching machines and rectification methods
Good eyesight
Eye-hand-leg co-ordination
Good interpersonal skills
Learning attitude
Creative thinking
Attention to detail
Patience
Dexterity of hands
It is a desk job.Work from home may be available in some cities.Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities.Travelling is not part of the job.Working hours
Working is 8/9 hours a day for 6 days a week
Overtime is common Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
Increased risk of minor injury
Job is not considered hazardous or dangerous.
Sampling Tailor earns approximately`10,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Growth Estimates of Apparel Industry in India1
The Indian apparel market has demonstrated resilience and growth in an environment characterized by slow economic growth. The domestic apparel market, which was worth INR 207,400 crore (USD 38 billion) as of 2012, is expected to grow at a Compound Average Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9% over the next decade.
Latest Trends in Apparel Sector in India
The Indian Apparel Industry is set for strong growth, buoyed by both strong domestic consumption as well as export demand. The industry is expected to reach US$ 220 billion by 2020, according to estimates by Alok Industries Ltd. The retail sector has experienced a rapid growth in the past decade with several international players like Marks & Spencer, Guess and Next having entered the Indian market. The organized apparel segment is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of more than 13% over a 10-year period.
Apparel manufacturing companies like Arvind Lifestyle, Raymonds, Bombay Dyeing, Grasim Industries, etc.Boutiques or designer houses across India
Maximum number of job openings are available in Bangalore, Chandigarh, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Pune and other metro cities.2
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