Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or
business.
Job Description:
A tailor alters clothing for clients.
Education: None
necessary.
Skills: The
ability to sew and alter a variety of clothing, including pants, dresses, suits
and jackets.
Job outlook: U.S.
Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that “employment
of sewers and tailors is expected to experience little or no change, growing 1%
from 2010 to 2020. Growth will be limited as clothing continues to be made in
other countries and the demand for custom clothing keeps declining. However,
job prospects are good for skilled workers.” Check out the BLS
Occupational Outlook Handbook for more details.
Possible employers:
Contact local dry cleaners to see about tailoring work. Also, stop by area
fabric stores to inquire if you can advertise your services there.
Preparation: Join
the Custom Tailors & Designers
Association, which offers ways to connect with other tailors and continuing
classes.
Get your foot in the
door: Consider contacting Dress to Success or other charities that help
clothe low-income clients for job interviews to offer your services at a
reduced rate or for free.
Until next time,
Sarah
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