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Textile and Fashion Tailor/Cutter Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Textil- und Modeschneider/in

As a Textile and Fashion Tailor/Cutter, you will learn to produce clothing and other textile products. This recognized vocational training program in industry lasts 3 years and provides you with comprehensive knowledge in material science, pattern development, and manufacturing techniques.

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What you do

  • Select and prepare fabrics for processing
  • Create, adjust, and transfer patterns onto fabric
  • Precisely cut textiles according to patterns
  • Operate sewing machines and other textile processing machinery
  • Assemble individual parts into clothing or other textile products
  • Perform quality checks on intermediate and final products
  • Maintain machines and troubleshoot minor malfunctions

Requirements

  • Good fine motor skills and manual dexterity
  • Diligence, precision, and a good eye for detail
  • Spatial reasoning and technical understanding
  • Interest in fashion, textiles, and their processing
  • Ability to work in a team and follow instructions
  • Good German language skills (at least B1 level for workplace communication)
  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or equivalent

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in the textile and clothing industry or in ateliers
  2. 2Specialization in specific product areas (e.g., sportswear, home textiles, technical textiles)
  3. 3Further training to become an Industrial Master (Industriemeister/in Textilwirtschaft)
  4. 4Further education to become a Technician (e.g., Textile Technology or Clothing Technology)
  5. 5Possibility of self-employment, e.g., with one's own atelier (after relevant professional experience)

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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 Textile and Fashion Tailor/Cutter Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 800 to 1,000 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Textile and Fashion Tailor/Cutter Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Textile and Fashion Tailor/Cutter Ausbildung?

Good fine motor skills and manual dexterity; Diligence, precision, and a good eye for detail; Spatial reasoning and technical understanding; Interest in fashion, textiles, and their processing.

Where can I find open Textile and Fashion Tailor/Cutter Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Textile and Fashion Tailor/Cutter

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.