Dressmakers

Dressmakers work with patterns and free-hand to cut, sew, design and repair dresses and other similar garments. They must have excellent cutting and sewing technique and be able to provide detailed embellishments. Dressmakers may fulfil individual customer orders or large commercial size orders.

Quick summary

• Starting salary: $30,500 P/A
• Senior salary: $62,000 P/A
• Average salary: $45,000 P/A
•   * Wages will vary according to your level of skill, experience and employer
• Employment level:11,800 as of November 2011 (compared to 12,100 as of November 2000)
• Average weekly hours:Average weekly hours worked for full time Dressmakers is 40.2 hours
• Employment by region: The top three regions for employment as a Dressmaker include:
• VIC: 39.6%
• NSW: 29.3%
• WA: 15.1%