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Custom Tailor (m/f) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Maßschneider/in

Custom Tailor (m/f) is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in the skilled crafts. You will learn to design, cut, and create individual garments according to customer specifications. This also includes advising on fabric selection and style, as well as alterations and repairs.

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What you do

  • Advise customers and record their wishes
  • Take measurements and create patterns
  • Cut and prepare fabrics
  • Sew and create garments (by hand and machine)
  • Conduct fittings and make adjustments
  • Perform minor repairs and alterations

Requirements

  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Diligence and precision
  • Creativity and a sense of aesthetics
  • Good spatial imagination
  • Communication skills for customer contact
  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in custom tailor shops or fashion studios
  2. 2Specialization in specific areas (e.g., bridal fashion, costumes)
  3. 3Further training to become a Master Tailor
  4. 4Self-employment with your own studio

Open positions

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 Custom Tailor (m/f) 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 Custom Tailor (m/f) Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Custom Tailor (m/f) Ausbildung?

Manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Diligence and precision; Creativity and a sense of aesthetics; Good spatial imagination.

Where can I find open Custom Tailor (m/f) Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Custom Tailor (m/f)

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.