Embroider fabrics

Description

Embroider fabrics of different proveniences or finished articles by using embroidery machines or by hand.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 2 occupations
  • Optional in 9 occupations
  • Total: 11 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)

Essential for

  • Embroiderer
    Embroiderers puch designs and decorate textile surfaces by hand or by using an embroidery machine. They apply a range of traditional stitching techniques to produce intricate desig…
  • Sewing machine operator
    Sewing machine operators tend specific sewing machines in the industrial production chain of wearing apparel. They perform operations such as joining, assembling, reinforcing, repa…

Optional for

  • Textile pattern making machine operator
    Textile pattern making machine operators create patterns, designs and decoration for textiles and fabrics using machines and equipment. They choose which materials to use and check…
  • Made-up textile articles manufacturer
    Made-up textile articles manufacturers create made-up articles of any textile materials except apparel. They manufacture products such as home textiles (e.g. bed linen, pillows, be…
  • Clothing technologist
    Clothing technologists work on the design, development and production of textile and apparel products. They carry out a range of technical, investigative and quality control work t…
  • Dressmaker
    Dressmakers design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other material for women and children. They prod…
  • Clothing finisher
    Clothing finishers set haberdasheries (e.g. bottoms, zips, and ribbons) and cut threads. They weigh, pack, label materials and products. Duties Clothing packers may pack: Mass-prod…
  • Tailor
    Tailors design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other material, or make hats or wigs for men. They…
  • Clothing sample machinist
    Clothing sample machinist create the first made-up sample of a garment design. They resolve regarding the makeup of garments taking into consideration bulk production to ensure sea…
  • Clothing fashion designer
    A Clothing Fashion Designer is a creative professional who conceptualizes and creates clothing for various markets, including casual wear, formal wear, sportswear, and high fashion…
  • Clothing alteration machinist
    Clothing alteration machinists ensure the alteration of finished garments in line with business demands. They are responsible for the quality of any alterations or customisations a…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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