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Sewers, Hand

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

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Realistic

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Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Artistic

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Conventional

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Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Investigative

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Enterprising

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Social

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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers

Production Occupations

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers

Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.

Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.

Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.

Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.

Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.

Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.

Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.

Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.

Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.

Wax thread by drawing it through a ball of wax.

Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.

Soften leather or shoe material with water to prepare it for sewing.

Attach trimmings and labels to articles with cement, using brushes or cement guns.

Sewers, Hand

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Sewers, Hand

Overview

Career

What Sewers, Hand Do

Other Job Titles Sewers, Hand May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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