Tailor Business and Client Management

Question 1

What should a tailor always document when a client brings in a garment for alteration?

Accepted Answer

The client's name, the garment description, the requested alteration, and the agreed price

Answer

A complete alteration ticket must record the client's name, a description of the garment, the specific alterations requested, the agreed price, and the promised completion date.

Question 2

What is a 'garment tag' used for in a tailor shop?

Accepted Answer

A numbered tag attached to identify each garment and match it to its work order

Answer

A garment tag with a number is attached to each item brought in for work and corresponds to a written or computerized work order so garments are not lost or confused.

Question 3

What US law governs the labeling requirements for textile products sold in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (TFPIA)

Answer

The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act requires that all textile products sold in the US include labels disclosing fiber content, country of manufacture, and manufacturer identity.

Question 4

What is the industry standard practice for pricing an alteration?

Accepted Answer

Quoting a fixed price per alteration type based on time, skill, and materials needed

Answer

Most professional tailors price alterations based on a fixed rate per alteration type, which reflects the time, skill level, and materials required for each specific job.

Question 5

What should a tailor do if a requested alteration would structurally damage or ruin a garment?

Accepted Answer

Advise the client honestly that the alteration is not recommended and explain why

Answer

A professional tailor has an ethical obligation to inform the client when a requested alteration cannot be done without damaging the garment, and should explain the limitations clearly.

Tailor Practice Test

Tailor Practice Test

Tailor Business and Client Management