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Coatmaker
The tailor who makes the jacket, working from the cutter's cut cloth and pattern. Traditionally paid by the piece and frequently working at home. The shortage of trained coatmakers is the trade's binding constraint.
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Glossary · General
The tailor who makes the jacket, working from the cutter's cut cloth and pattern. Traditionally paid by the piece and frequently working at home. The shortage of trained coatmakers is the trade's binding constraint.