Sewing is a profession that many people choose to study and practice, it not only provides a
stable income for many people but also a passion of countless people. If there were no tailors
in society, it would be a huge omission, with many inconveniences and limitations on what
to wear.
What is sewing?
The sewing profession will perform jobs such as sewing, patching, stitching, measuring
customer data, designing pants and shirts for men and women. Play the role of a clothing
maker for the whole society. Not only clothes worn at home, but also school uniforms, companies, corporations, etc. Sewing began to appear and was recognized by everyone
as an income-earning profession, in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. Before that, the
concept of embroidery and sewing appeared and was many people know, but it only has a
small form and scale. Mostly part-time labor in the family, or in the village, does not make
up most of a person's working time. With the form of asking for help, without using specific
cash as a measure of value, there is still no exchange between garment and other products
in society. But gradually it was discovered that workers need to put a lot of effort into the profession to create beautiful and quality finished products. They not only trade in labor,
time, but also gray matter. Tailors deserve a clear remuneration to be able to generate
a living income.
Tailor's main job
The tailor's activities will be associated with familiar tools and items such as cloth, needle,
thread, button, sewing ruler, sewing chalk, etc. The tailor will take advantage of those tools to perform normal work. in his profession:
Receive orders and record customer information:
For tailors who open their own shop for business and ownership. Receiving orders and recording appointment information with customers is one of the most important and indispensable steps. Because at this time of mobile technology development, almost before visiting the shop to use tailoring service, customers often have the habit of making an appointment in advance. In order to avoid the situation that when going to the shop, you will have to face the crowd of customers, the tailor is not free. That will make users wait and spend more time. At the same time, when making an appointment, they can take the initiative in their own free time, matching the tailor 's schedule, creating better performance and use than the transaction.
Take customer measurements
The stage of taking customer measurements is one of the most important steps to distinguish between tailors and ready-to-wear manufacturers in the market. For ready-to-wear clothing, the manufacturer will survey to average the measurements of many objects. After obtaining the data, combined with sewing machine machinery, produce similar models, for sale in large quantities. Meanwhile, tailors will take measurements according to the individual standards of each customer. Sewing according to the requirements of the service consumer stated in the discussion in step 1. Creating unique designs, helping the wearer feel more confident and comfortable with the clothes that are sewn for them. myself. Taking measurements plays a very important role, if the tailor has weak technique, the stage of taking non-standard measurements will affect the result. Making the finished product will not satisfy the customer, as well as sometimes become a waste
product because the customer does not fit because it is too wide or too tight.
Shaping and brainstorming
Take note of all the information, preferences and consumption habits of the customer in step one, by taking advantage of the opportunity to exchange and talk at the meeting. The tailor will begin to come up with ideas and think of patterns, in accordance with the recorded information. Start drawing pictures on the template, mix colors, then send it directly to customers, for them to evaluate whether they are satisfied with the design given or not. If satisfied, the tailor proceeds to the sewing process. Conversely, if the customer wants to add or remove any element, the tailor must also satisfy the customer. In this case, with many years of sewing experience, the worker feels that the customer's requirements are somewhat unreasonable. At this time, it should be straightforward, gentle and subtle to explain, so that customers understand and withdraw their illogical amendments, avoiding the situation that the finished product is not beautiful.
Cut fabric according to customer's measurements
At this stage, the craftsman will proceed to use sewing chalk to draw lines according to the data measured from the customer in step two. Therefore, if there is a problem in the second step, it will lead to many mistakes in the fourth step, eventually leading to the result that the finished product is incompatible with the customer's size. In addition to the measurement, when sewing , it is necessary to base on the drawing to be able to divide the fabric into compatible fragments, ensuring that when reassembled, it will not be different from what was envisioned and associated. The blocks
drawn in the demo are mostly 3D images, supporting easy comparison with reality.
Sewing in progress
In this operation, the tailor will start using thread to be able to put the pieces together, create shapes of pants, a shirt, etc. After finishing the basic part, based on the light The creation and skill of each craftsman, but consider adding patterns, dotted lines to create more uniqueness and accents for the suit. This is also the stage to help the mechanic check whether the implementation process has errors or not. If everything is found to be normal, we will contact the customer to come try on the clothes. But it is still not possible to complete and end here, because after the customer tries it, feels the intended measurements, except for the previous need for a reduction to fit the body better. The worker will proceed to adjust the squeeze in or out to make the
product more complete before delivering it to the customer.
Working conditions of seamstresses
After taking a look at the main jobs that a tailor has to do in a customer transaction. Perhaps many readers have also envisioned the requirements and factors of talent needed by a tailor in order to be recognized by everyone for their professionalism and choose to cooperate more. However, that is only the basic part of the outside, to be able to become a good tailor , not only is there a lot of influence and influence of external factors, but the inside is the important thing. Best. Take a look at the
specifics listed below:
Passion and enthusiasm for sewing
The most important thing to maintain a tailor's career is passion and enthusiasm. Although there will be many factors that affect the professionalism and skill of the tailor, it also determines whether they go or stay with the profession. But no matter how well I finish, I feel that I have no love for the job and don't really want to devote myself to the sewing cause of the whole society. At a certain stage or
point, you will get bored and give up easily.
Perseverance and non-stop training
When there is passion and enthusiasm for the profession, the next thing a needleworker
needs to do is to study and practice perseverance, even if it is difficult, he will not give up.
If you have conditions and have enough financial capacity, you should choose to study at
specialized training schools. In the process of following a profession, one must continuously
receive samples and work to improve their level, one has a sentence 9 that is not equal to
practice 1. Therefore, it is necessary to go together between learning and practicing, the
results received after the training process will be make you satisfied.
Supplies to prepare when sewing
From the beginning to the end of a sewing process, there are many different processes, each of which requires the support of many specialized tools and supplies. If you are a sewing enthusiast new to the field, you should immediately save the names listed below: Data measurement stage: tape measure, notebook, note-taking, phone, etc. Stage of ideation and sketching of fabric: Sewing chalk, sewing thread, drawing paper, pencil, ...Sewing and stitching stages, cutting pieces: Thread, scissors, sewing machine,
staples, ...
Good sewing tips for women
For women who want to make sewing easier, they should refer to some of the following saves,
both as experiences after many years of being shared, and as warnings to avoid: Choose a
sewing machine with good thread quality, so as not to damage the seam and fabric. It is recommended to measure the deductive data for the object, depending on the time of
receiving and returning the item, because it will be easier to squeeze it in than to loosen it,
in case the user gains weight or develops a general. You should practice sewing regularly so
as not to forget the feeling of measuring, cutting, etc.
Conclusion
Through the information about needlework that is shared enthusiastically and accurately,
surely readers have a broader and more in-depth view of this industry. If there is a match
and similarity between the nature of work and your own passion, choose immediately
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