As a Costume Maker, you will need to master following:

• adapt costumes
• adapt to artists' creative demands
• assemble costume parts
• cut fabrics
• draw up costume patterns
• dye fabrics
• finish costumes
• maintain rigging equipment
• maintain theatre equipment
• maintain workshop space
• perform costume settings
• understand artistic concepts
• use manual sewing techniques
• work safely with chemicals

More generally, a costume maker is also versed in:

• draw up artists' measurements
• dressmaking
• finish project within budget
• follow work schedule
• keep up with trends
• meet deadlines
• prepare personal work environment
• sew pieces of fabric
• translate artistic concepts to technical designs
• use personal protection equipment
• work ergonomically
• work safely with machines
• work with respect for own safety

It also helps to know the following:

• adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
• define costume fabrication methods
• draw up costume sketches
• manage technical resources stock
• organise costume fittings
• organise workshop space
• plan workshop activity
• prevent fire in a performance environment
• support a designer in the developing process
• work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
• work with the camera crew
• work with the director of photography
• attend rehearsals
• develop professional network
• follow directions of the artistic director
• keep personal administration
• manage consumables stock
• manage personal professional development
• work with the lighting crew