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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a Tailor do?
As a tailor you make garments by hand or by machine using a wide range of fabrics and materials. Working as a couturier or garment maker in a sewing atelier, you take a client's measurements, draft or adapt a base pattern, choose the right materials and cut the cloth to size. You assemble the different parts of a garment, finish the work neatly, press the textile and carry out alterations when a fit needs correcting. Quality control runs through everything you do. This craft sits in the textile and leatherwork trades and rewards a creative eye, manual skill and technical precision across ateliers throughout Belgium.
Typical tasks
- Take the client's measurements accurately
- Draft a base pattern or adapt an existing one
- Select suitable fabrics and materials
- Cut cloth to size
- Assemble the parts of a garment
- Finish the work and press the textile
- Carry out alterations and check quality
Required skills
How to apply via Werkvolk?
- Download the appInstall the free Werkvolk app for iOS or Android.
- See Tailor matchesSwipe through vacancies that fit your profile and preferences.
- Chat with employersOn a match you talk directly to the employer, no middleman.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a Tailor do?
A tailor makes clothing by hand or machine and adapts existing garments. You take measurements, draft or modify patterns, choose materials, cut and assemble the pieces, then finish, press and check the result. Retouching and correcting the fit of a garment is a core part of the daily work.
How much does a Tailor earn in Belgium?
A tailor in Belgium usually earns on average between 13 and 17 euro per hour gross. The exact figure depends on your experience, the type of atelier and whether you handle specialist bespoke work. Bespoke and made to measure workshops tend to pay more than large confection settings.
Is there demand for Tailors across Flanders?
Tailoring and garment making is a steady craft across Flanders, sustained by alterations, made to measure work and repairs alongside confection. Ateliers, dry cleaners with a sewing service and fashion workshops look for reliable hands with good finishing skills. Skilled tailors who can also handle retouching find opportunities in both towns and cities.
What qualifications do I need to become a Tailor?
There is no single mandatory diploma, but a recognised course in fashion, tailoring or textile crafts is a strong advantage and teaches pattern drafting, cutting and finishing. Employers mostly look for proven skill with patterns, fabrics and sewing machines. A portfolio of finished work often counts as much as a certificate.
Can I become a Tailor without experience?
You can start in an entry role in a sewing atelier, doing simpler assembly, finishing and pressing while you learn on the job. Basic sewing skills and a willingness to be trained are usually enough to begin. Pattern drafting and bespoke work come with time and guidance from experienced colleagues.