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Alteration Tailor / Seamstress Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Änderungsschneider/in

Alteration tailor/seamstress is a 2-year recognized vocational training program in industry and skilled crafts. You learn to adapt, repair, and individualize garments to perfectly fit customer wishes.

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What you do

  • Advise customers and take measurements
  • Pin and fit garments for alterations
  • Perform repairs on textiles (e.g., sewing in zippers, mending holes)
  • Make alterations to trousers, skirts, dresses, and jackets (e.g., shortening, tightening)
  • Operate sewing machines and irons
  • Select and cut fabrics
  • Quality control of completed work

Requirements

  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Diligence and precision
  • Interest in fashion and textiles
  • Good eye for shapes and proportions
  • Customer orientation and communication skills
  • Basic sewing knowledge (advantageous)
  • Minimum secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in alteration shops, fashion houses, or dry cleaners
  2. 2Specialization in specific textile types or custom-made garments
  3. 3Further training to become a bespoke tailor/seamstress (Maßschneider/in)
  4. 4Master craftsperson's examination (Meisterprüfung) in tailoring (for self-employment)
  5. 5Opening one's own alteration business

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Alteration Tailor / Seamstress Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Alteration Tailor / Seamstress Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Alteration Tailor / Seamstress Ausbildung?

Manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Diligence and precision; Interest in fashion and textiles; Good eye for shapes and proportions.

Where can I find open Alteration Tailor / Seamstress Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Alteration Tailor / Seamstress

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.