64200

Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Sales & service

6 › 64 › 642 › 6420

Definition

Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Milliners make, alter and repair hats. This unit group also includes alterationists who fit, alter and repair garments. They are employed by clothing retailers, clothing alteration shops, dry cleaners and garment manufacturing companies or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Tailors, dressmakers and alterationists
Make made-to-measure garments, such as dresses, suits and coats according to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit
Design, select and/or modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications
Fit, mark, cut and sew fabric
Fit, alter and repair garments according to customers' requests by hand or using sewing machines.
Furriers
Make, alter, restyle and repair natural fur garments and accessories.
Milliners
Design, lay out, cut, sew and press fabric, leather and other materials into hats and related accessories.

Example job titles

•alterations dressmaker
•custom furrier
•custom tailor
•furrier
•garment alterationist
•milliner
•seamstress
•tailor

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, "Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners" are categorized under NOC code 64200. This occupation is classified as TEER 4, reflecting jobs that typically require a secondary school diploma, several weeks of on-the-job training, or specific college courses. Professionals in this group are skilled in crafting, altering, and repairing customized clothing, fur garments, and millinery.

Key duties under NOC 64200 vary by specialization but generally include fitting and altering garments, designing and making made-to-measure clothing, restructuring fur pieces, or blocking and trimming custom-made hats. To qualify under this NOC code for Canadian immigration pathways, candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and often need to show completion of secondary school along with demonstrated ability or courses in tailoring, dressmaking, or fashion design.

As a TEER 4 occupation, individuals matching NOC 64200 may qualify for various Canadian immigration programs, including specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams targeting semi-skilled workers, or the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Applicants must meet the specific criteria of their chosen stream, including language proficiency and valid job offers. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant for official assessment.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.