1. In general, you usually need a high school diploma.

2. You need to demonstrate your ability to sew, alter, and repair clothing, hats, furs, and accessories.

3. To be a tailor or dressmaker, you also need to demonstrate your ability to fit/style clothing, and you may need college or other related courses.

4. To be a furrier, you need several years' experience in selecting pelts.

1. What is a day in the life of a Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners like?
   The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group: A. Tailors make made-to-measure... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners?
   The job outlook for Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners is considered Below Average because: 1.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be below... more
4. How much does a Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners make?
   The average hourly wages for Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners is $11.13/HR, which is below average for... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners"?
   6% of Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical,... more
6. How many Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners are employed part-time?
   28% of Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 31,900... more
7. How many Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners are self-employed?
   Roughly 54% of Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners are self-employed. This is considered Above average for... more
8. What is the average age of a Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Milliners?
   The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater... more