Summary Garment Repair Seamstress in the North Shore Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a garment repair seamstress. The following information is applicable to all Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 64200).

Description

Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Milliners make, alter and repair hats. This unit group also includes alterationists who fit, alter and repair garments. They are employed by clothing retailers, clothing alteration shops, dry cleaners and garment manufacturing companies or they may be self-employed.

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Requirements

High school or specific training

This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.

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Wages

$15.92/hour

Median wage in Nova Scotia

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in Nova Scotia

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Jobs

0 jobs

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Competencies

  • Operation and Control
  • Instructing
  • Monitoring
  • Time Management
  • Management of Personnel Resources

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