O*NET-SOC 51-6052.00

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Time Management2.B.5.a3.1208/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d3.008/2020
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a2.8808/2020
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e2.7508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8808/2020
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8808/2020
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.8808/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6208/2020
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Measure parts, such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines.Core6408/2020
Remove stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or razor blades.Core6508/2020
Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines.Core6508/2020
Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.Core6508/2020
Measure customers, using tape measures, and record measurements.Core6508/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.1111/2023
Artistic4.011/2023
Conventional2.9811/2023
Enterprising2.1911/2023
Social1.9711/2023
Investigative1.0711/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.