Are you looking to maximize your Tailoring profession in Cataclysm Classic? This comprehensive Tailoring Cata Guide provides the quickest and most straightforward path to level your Tailoring skill from 1 to the maximum of 525.
If you’re still in the process of leveling your character or starting a new alt, consider using Zygor’s 1-85 Leveling Guide. It’s designed to accelerate your journey to level 85, saving you valuable time.
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Materials Needed for Tailoring Leveling
Below is an estimated list of materials you’ll need to level Tailoring from 1 to 525. Please note that these are approximate figures and may vary slightly based on skill gains and material availability.
Classic (1-300)
TBC (300-350)
WotLK (350-425)
Cataclysm (425-525)
Tailoring Trainer Locations
| #### Horde Trainers | #### Alliance Trainers |
| #### Outland & Northrend | #### Outland & Northrend |
Step-by-Step Cataclysm Classic Tailoring Leveling Guide
Leveling Tailoring: 1 – 75
For this initial phase of tailoring cata guide, you’ll need approximately 59x Coarse Thread. These can be easily purchased from any Tailoring Supplies vendor located near your Tailoring trainer. A helpful tip for buying in bulk from vendors: use SHIFT + MOUSE CLICK and then type in the desired quantity. Keep in mind that the maximum stack size for threads is 20 and for dyes is 10.
It’s advisable not to buy all threads and dyes at once to manage your inventory space effectively, especially as you’ll be crafting items and accumulating more materials. The required dyes and threads will be listed separately for each leveling section in this tailoring cata guide.
- Skill Level 40 – 67: Craft 35x Linen Belt. These require: 35 Bolt of Linen Cloth, 35 Coarse Thread.
Journeyman Tailoring (Skill Level 75)
Once you reach skill level 75, visit your Tailoring trainer and learn Journeyman Tailoring. This upgrade requires your character to be at least level 10.
For the next stage of this tailoring cata guide, levels 75-125, you’ll need around 43x Fine Thread. You can sell any remaining Coarse Thread to a vendor as they will no longer be needed.
Leveling Tailoring: 75 – 125
- Skill Level 100 – 110: Craft approximately 13x Simple Kilt. The materials needed are: 52 Bolt of Linen Cloth, 13 Fine Thread. You might need to craft a few extra kilts if you experience less frequent skill gains.
Expert Tailoring (Skill Level 125)
Return to your trainer to learn Expert Tailoring when you reach skill level 125. This step requires your character to be level 20 or higher.
For the 125-205 skill range in this tailoring cata guide, gather the following materials: 36x Blue Dye, 83x Fine Thread, 10x Bleach, and 40x Red Dye.
Leveling Tailoring: 125 – 205
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Skill Level 145 – 160: Create about 18x Azure Silk Hood. Material components are: 36 Bolt of Silk Cloth, 36 Blue Dye, 18 Fine Thread. Craft a few more if you don’t reach level 160 precisely.
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Skill Level 170 – 175: Make 5x Formal White Shirt. These require: 15 Bolt of Silk Cloth, 10 Bleach, 5 Fine Thread.
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Skill Level 185 – 205: Craft 20x Crimson Silk Vest. You’ll need: 80 Bolt of Silk Cloth, 40 Fine Thread, 40 Red Dye.
Artisan Tailoring (Skill Level 205)
Advance to Artisan Tailoring by visiting your trainer once you hit skill level 205. This requires your character to be level 35 or above.
For the Artisan Tailoring phase of this tailoring cata guide, levels 205-300, you will need: 20x Silken Thread, 71x Heavy Silken Thread, 20x Red Dye, 5x Orange Dye, and 50x Rune Thread.
Leveling Tailoring: 205 – 300
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Skill Level 215 – 220: Craft 5x Orange Mageweave Shirt. Materials needed are: 5 Bolt of Mageweave, 5 Orange Dye, 5 Heavy Silken Thread.
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Skill Level 230 – 250: Create 23x Black Mageweave Headband. You will need: 69 Bolt of Mageweave, 46 Heavy Silken Thread.
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Skill Level 260 – 280: Make 25x Runecloth Belt. These require: 75 Bolt of Runecloth, 25 Rune Thread. Note: This recipe turns yellow at skill level 270, so you might need to craft a few more to reach 280.
Master Tailoring (Skill Level 300)
To become a Master Tailor, visit your trainer at skill level 300.
Rune Threads, necessary for this stage and beyond, are sold by your Tailoring trainer.
Leveling Tailoring: 300 – 350
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Skill Level 325 – 331: Craft 6x Bolt of Imbued Netherweave. You will need: 18 Bolt of Netherweave, 12 Arcane Dust. The Pattern: Bolt of Imbued Netherweave is available from Eiin in Shattrath City.
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Skill Level 336 – 346: Make 10x Netherweave Boots. The recipe requires: 60 Bolt of Netherweave, 20 Knothide Leather, 10 Rune Thread.
Grand Master Tailoring (Skill Level 350)
Upgrade to Grand Master Tailoring by visiting your trainer once you achieve skill level 350. This rank requires your character to be level 65 or higher.
Leveling Tailoring: 350 – 425
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Skill Level 375 – 380: Craft 5x Frostwoven Belt. Materials needed are: 15 Bolt of Frostweave, 5 Eternium Thread.
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Skill Level 385 – 395: Make 13x Frostwoven Cowl. You’ll need: 65 Bolt of Frostweave, 13 Eternium Thread.
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Skill Level 400 – 405: Create 10x Bolt of Imbued Frostweave. These require: 20 Bolt of Frostweave, 20 Infinite Dust. Crafting around 10 should get you to 405. If not, make a few Duskweave Leggings.
Hold onto any Duskweave Leggings you craft; you’ll need them at skill level 415.
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Skill Level 410 – 415: Craft 5x Duskweave Gloves. You will need: 45 Bolt of Frostweave, 5 Eternium Thread.
Cataclysm Classic Tailoring (Skill Level 425)
Once you reach skill level 425, visit your trainer again to learn the new Cataclysm Classic Tailoring skill, requiring character level 75.
Leveling Tailoring: 425 – 525
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Skill Level 450 – 465: Craft 5x Enchanted Spellthread. This recipe requires: 15x Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 30x Volatile Fire.
Alternatively, if Volatile Fire is expensive on your realm, you can consider crafting the following Deathsilk items:
5x Deathsilk Bracers – 10 Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 10 Eternium Thread
5x Deathsilk Boots – 15 Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 10 Eternium Thread
5x Deathsilk Leggings – 15 Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 10 Eternium Thread -
Skill Level 470 – 475: Make 5x Spiritmend Belt. You will need: 20 Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 10 Eternium Thread.
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Skill Level 480 – 485: Craft 5x Spiritmend Leggings. These require: 20 Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 10 Eternium Thread. As an alternative, you can craft Embersilk Bag or Otherworldly Bag up to skill level 490. Each bag grants 5 skill points, so crafting just two bags can be efficient.
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Skill Level 500 – 505: Craft 5 of either of these options:
5x Fireweave Bracers – 30 Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 15 Volatile Fire, 15 Volatile Air
5x Emberfire Bracers – 30 Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 20 Volatile Fire, 20 Volatile Water
Remember to craft your Dreamcloths before you reach skill level 525. This process offers effectively free skill-ups since Dreamcloths are valuable and often crafted anyway.
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Skill Level 510 – 516: Make 3x Emberfire Belt. You will need: 30 Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 12 Volatile Water, 12 Volatile Fire.
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Skill Level 518 – 520: Craft 1x Fireweave Boots. The materials are: 10 Bolt of Embersilk Cloth, 4 Volatile Fire, 4 Volatile Water.
Utilize Darkmoon Faire for a Free +5 Profession Skill Boost
Keep an eye on your in-game Calendar to see if the Darkmoon Faire is active. This event occurs every two weeks, starting on Sunday and lasting for a week.
During the Darkmoon Faire, you can complete profession quests to earn +5 skill points for each profession. Click here for more information on these quests.
