Sew pieces of fabric

Description

Operate basic or specialised sewing machines whether domestic or industrial ones, sewing pieces of fabric, vinyl or leather in order to manufacture or repair wearing apparels, making sure the threads are selected according to specifications.

In the case of industrial sewing machines, the operations are computerised.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 12 occupations
  • Optional in 21 occupations
  • Total: 33 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)

Essential for

  • Protective clothing apparel manufacturer
    Protective clothing apparel manufacturers produce personal protective equipment (PPE) made of textiles. They produce wearing apparel resistant to different hazards (e.g. thermal, p…
  • 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…
  • Glove maker
    Glove 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 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…
  • Upholsterer
    Upholsterers provide objects such as furniture, panels, orthopaedic devices, fixtures or vehicle parts with padding or soft covering. They can install, repair or replace the uphols…
  • 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…
  • Costume maker
    Costume makers construct, sew, stitch, dye, adapt and maintain costumes to be used in live performances and in movies or television programs. Their work is based on artistic vision…
  • Furniture upholsterer
    Furniture upholsterers provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing and covers. Sometimes they have to remove old padding, filling and broken strings before to replace them usi…
  • Mattress making machine operator
    Mattress making machine operators utilise machines to form mattresses. They create pads and coverings and cut, spread and attach the padding and cover material over the innerspring…
  • 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…
  • Leather goods hand stitcher
    Leather goods hand stitchers join the cut pieces of leather and other materials using simple tools such as needles, pliers and scissors to close the product. They also perform…
  • Milliner
    Milliners 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 manager
    Clothing development managers define product concepts that are consistent with target consumer and overall marketing strategy. They receive scientific findings and specifications i…
  • 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…
  • Wearing apparel patternmaker
    Wearing apparel patternmakers interpret design sketches and cut patterns for all kinds of wearing apparel using various handtools or industrial machines complying customer requirem…
  • 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…
  • Wearing apparel presser
    Wearing 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…
  • Costume attendant
    Costume attendants help dress actors and extras. They ensure everything is as the costume designer envisioned and ensure the continuity of the appearance of the performers. Costume…
  • Clothing operations manager
    Clothing operations managers schedule orders and delivery times in order to assure the efficient flow of the production system. Other titles The following job titles also refer to …
  • Canvas goods assembler
    Canvas goods assemblers construct products made from a closely woven fabrics and leather such as tents, bags or wallets. Artists also use it as painting surface. Other titles The…
  • Leather goods stitching machine operator
    Leather goods stitching machine operators join the cut pieces of leather and other materials to produce the leather goods, using tools and a wide range of machines, such …
  • Coachbuilder
    Coachbuilders execute work on vehicle bodies and coaches with skills to form body parts from panels, manufacture and assemble the frames and parts for vehicles. Duties Coachbuilder…
  • Railway car upholsterer
    Railway car upholsterers create manufacturing templates, manufacture and assemble interior components for train carriages. They use power tools, hand tools and CNC machines to prep…
  • Footwear stitching machine operator
    Footwear stitching machine operators join the cut pieces of leather and other materials to produce the uppers. They use several tools and a wide range of machines such as…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Doll maker
    Doll makers design, create and repair dolls using various materials such as porcelain, wood or plastic. They build moulds of forms and attach parts using adhesives and handtools. D…
  • 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…
  • Aircraft interior technician
    Aircraft interior technicians manufacture, assemble and repair interior components for aircraft such as seats, carpeting, door panels, ceiling, lighting etc. They also replace ente…
  • Motor vehicle upholsterer
    Motor vehicle upholsterers create manufacturing templates, manufacture and assemble interior components for cars, buses, trucks etc. They use power tools, hand tools and shop equip…
  • 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 process control technician
    Clothing process control technicians operate multiple process control equipment in manufacturing assembly lines. Other titles The following job titles also refer to clothing proces…

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