Description
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
- • 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.
- • Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.
- • Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
