A folk costume maker works in handicraft companies, can be self-employed or work for handicraft stores and manufacturers. Some folk costume makers also work at museums, in the educational sector and with organizations.

Sentrale arbeidsoppgaver

A folk costume maker works with the sewing and manufacture of folk costumes, with their basis in culture and tradition. Key tasks include:

Fitting, material calculation, preparation, cutting, sewing and assembly.
Performing techniques such as embroidery, weaving, knitting, crochet work etc.
Final fitting and alterations
Pressing and finishing
Cooperation with customers and suppliers, guidance, information and teaching
Developing, planning, sales and marketing of products and services, operating the company, and networking

Personlige egenskaper

The occupation is practical. It is important that you can work systematically, efficiently and precisely, and that you can maintain good lines of communication with customers.

1. år

Vg1

2. år

Vg2

3. år

Vg3

4. år

Vg3

Crafts, design and product development

Sewing and textile crafts

National costume making

1. år - Vg1

Velg programområde

Crafts, design and product development

2. år - Vg2

Velg programområde

Sewing and textile crafts

3. år - 4. år

Velg programområde

National costume making

Aktuelle arbeidssteder

Sentrale arbeidsoppgaver

A folk costume maker works with the sewing and manufacture of folk costumes, with their basis in culture and tradition. Key tasks include:

Fitting, material calculation, preparation, cutting, sewing and assembly.
Performing techniques such as embroidery, weaving, knitting, crochet work etc.
Final fitting and alterations
Pressing and finishing
Cooperation with customers and suppliers, guidance, information and teaching
Developing, planning, sales and marketing of products and services, operating the company, and networking

Personlige egenskaper

The occupation is practical. It is important that you can work systematically, efficiently and precisely, and that you can maintain good lines of communication with customers.