About This Career Path
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
Manufacturing
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items.
Manufacturing Industry
Sewers, Hand
01
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
02
Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
03
Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.
04
Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.
05
Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.
06
Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.
07
Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
08
Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.
09
Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.
10
Wax thread by drawing it through a ball of wax.
Sewers, Hand
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Time Management
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Control Precision
Manufacturing
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