About the role
Alteration tailors specialize in customizing and modifying garments to fit the desires and measurements of their customers. They may have formal education in textiles and design or have learned the trade through apprenticeships and practical experience. Their work is important for giving new life to existing clothes and for ensuring a perfect fit.Responsibilities
Alteration tailors are responsible for receiving customers, assessing their needs, and performing the necessary alterations on garments. They carry out work such as taking in, hemming, replacing zippers, and adjusting sizes. Their work requires precision and a good ability to communicate with customers to understand their wishes.Skills and tools
Alteration tailors use tools such as sewing machines, overlock machines, irons, and various hand tools like scissors and needles. They must have a good knowledge of sewing techniques and material knowledge. Creativity, precision, and customer service are central skills in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are kläder/mode, skrädderiarbeten and sömnad.