Let out or take in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit

Fit and study garments on customers to determine required alterations

Record required alterations and instructions on tags, and attach them to garments

Take up or let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts such as sleeves

Remove stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or razor blades

Measure parts such as sleeves or pant legs, and mark or pin-fold alteration lines

Assemble garment parts and join parts with basting stitches, using needles and thread or sewing machines

Sew garments, using needles and thread or sewing machines