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What Tailoring does
Clothing repair, padding, bags and armour.
Full guide: tailoring.
Tailoring skill
Tailoring is a crafting skill in Project Zomboid. Clothing repair, padding, bags and armour. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Rip clothes, patch, craft bags and armour.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP for this level | 75 | 150 | 300 | 750 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 4,500 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 9,000 |
The table shows the XP each level costs for a normal skill. See skills for multipliers.
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Skill books
| Volume | Levels | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vol 1 | 1 to 2 | Basic Clothing Repair |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | From Rags to Royalty: A Sewing Guide |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Haute Couture Tailoring Methods |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | Modern Patterns from the Catwalks of Paris |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Textile Production and Manufacturing Techniques |
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Traits and occupations that start with it
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Recipes that need it
161 crafting recipes need a level in Tailoring. The ten that ask for the most:
All of them: recipe database.
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Quick answers
What does Tailoring do in Project Zomboid?
Clothing repair, padding, bags and armour.
How do you level Tailoring fast?
Rip clothes, patch, craft bags and armour.
Are there skill books for Tailoring?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "Basic Clothing Repair".
How many recipes need Tailoring?
161 crafting recipes need a level in it.
Figures come from our own skills table, which lists its sources. Your game is the final word: if it disagrees with us, tell us and we will fix the page.