Also called: Bridal Gown Cleaner, Heirloom Gown Restorer
Cleans, repairs and packs wedding dresses in acid-free boxes so they stay white for decades, and restores old family gowns for new brides.
She examines a silk gown for hidden stains like champagne, which turns brown over time if not removed. She spot-treats the hem, hand-cleans the beadwork, then folds the dress with acid-free tissue into an archival box. In the afternoon she gently whitens a yellowed 1975 gown for a granddaughter's wedding.
Estimate; specialty cleaners and preservation companies, many shipping nationwide.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. No degree; trained at a specialty dry cleaner; textile care courses help.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Textile Science, Fashion Design.
Growing about average. Steady with weddings; heirloom restorations are growing.
Low risk for 10 years. Hand-cleaning delicate silk, lace and beads stays careful human work.
Classes: Chemistry, Family and consumer science, Art.
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