Occupation: Sewers, Hand|Skills.Boutique

Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.

Also Known As: Alteration Specialist, Apparel Specialist, Bale Sewer, Baseball Hand Sewer, Beadworker, Casing Sewer, Cloth Bale Header, Clothier +36 more

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Core Tasks

Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.
Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.

Supplemental Tasks (6)

Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.
Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.
Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.
Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.
Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.
Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.

Emerging Tasks

New and evolving responsibilities for this role:

Patch materials, such as cotton or leather.

Education & Training

Job Zone 1 Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed

Education: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Experience: Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

Less than a High School Diploma

82%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

11%

Some College Courses

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)

Technology & Tools

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Where This Career Leads

Career progression organized by specialty track and experience level.

Fashion & Interiors Advanced Manufacturing

Zone 1

Sewers, Hand You are here

Zone 4

Materials Engineers 75% match

Zone 5

Architectural and Engineering Managers 72% match

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Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles. Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts. Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives. Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials. Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.

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