Description
Manufacture either mass-product or bespoke wearing apparels of various types, assembling and joining together wearing apparel components using processes such as sewing, gluing, bonding. Assemble wearing apparel components using stitches, seams such as collars, sleeves, top fronts, top backs, pockets.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 13 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 15 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Protective clothing apparel manufacturerProtective clothing apparel manufacturers produce personal protective equipment (PPE) made of textiles. They produce wearing apparel resistant to different hazards (e.g. thermal, p…
- Wearing apparel patternmakerWearing apparel patternmakers interpret design sketches and cut patterns for all kinds of wearing apparel using various handtools or industrial machines complying customer requirem…
- Clothing technologistClothing 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…
- Wearing apparel presserWearing apparel pressers use steam irons, vacuum pressers, or hand pressers to shape wearing apparel. Duties A wearing apparel presser typically does the following: Operate pressin…
- DressmakerDressmakers 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…
- EmbroidererEmbroiderers 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…
- Glove makerGlove makers design and manufacture technical, sport or fashion gloves. Other titles The following job titles also refer to glove maker: glove manufacturersindustrial leather glove…
- Sewing machine operatorSewing machine operators tend specific sewing machines in the industrial production chain of wearing apparel. They perform operations such as joining, assembling, reinforcing, repa…
- Clothing finisherClothing 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…
- TailorTailors 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 machinistClothing 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 alteration machinistClothing 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…
- MillinerMilliners design and manufacture hats and other headwear. Duties A milliner typically does the following: Cuts pattern from material to desired size and shape, using original desig…
Optional for
- Clothing development managerClothing development managers define product concepts that are consistent with target consumer and overall marketing strategy. They receive scientific findings and specifications i…
- Clothing fashion designerA Clothing Fashion Designer is a creative professional who conceptualizes and creates clothing for various markets, including casual wear, formal wear, sportswear, and high fashion…