Tailors design and make one-off suits, jackets and coats for individual customers. They also alter and repair clothes.
£14,000 Starter
to£22,000 Experienced
36 to 38 a week
evenings / weekends
You can get into this job through:
You could start by doing a degree in fashion or fashion and textiles, and specialise in tailoring.
You could also do a degree in bespoke tailoring.
You'll usually need:
You could take a college course to develop your sewing, pattern cutting and design skills. Courses include:
You may need:
You could complete an advanced apprenticeship in fashion and textiles tailoring or garment making. You could also move on to a bespoke tailor and cutter higher apprenticeship, as your experience grows.
You may be able to get into the industry through the Savile Row Bespoke Association (SRBA) apprenticeship programme. This can take between 2 and 6 years to complete. You would apply directly to SRBA member tailoring companies. Competition for places is strong.
You could start by working as an assistant to a master tailor. You may be able to arrange this yourself, if you can show you have a keen interest in making clothes and have sewing skills.
You can get more on a career in tailoring from The Bespoke Apprentice.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in a workshop or in a factory.
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