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How many Fitter And Trimmer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Fitter And Trimmer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Fitter And Trimmer do?

Fitter and alterations makers alter ready-to-wear garments on customers to achieve the desired fit of garment.

Tasks required include:

• Takes customer’s measurements and discusses required style and material.
• Prepares individual or adapts stock pattern.
• Examines fabrics or skins for flaws and prepares materials for cutting.
• Arranges pattern on correct grain of fabric, marks position and cuts out garment parts with hand shears, electric knife or cutting machine.
• Pins/tacks and fits garment on customer or dummy model and makes any necessary alterations.
• Sews garment parts together by hand or machine, makes buttonholes and sews on fasteners and trimmings.
• Shapes garment by pressing seams, pleats, etc..
• Makes alterations to finished garments according to customer’s requirements.

What are the entry requirements for a Fitter And Trimmer?

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. A variety of relevant vocational courses, including apprenticeships in some areas, are available leading to qualifications up to Level 3.