Sewers, Hand:

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

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Indiana Average Salary $26,460.00
Average Time to Fill 44 days
Typical Education High school equivalency
Typical Experience Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) 237
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) 6.32 %

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Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Resource Allocation
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Creativity

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Handling and Moving Objects

Fabricate garments or textile products
Alter garments to specifications
Repair tears or defects in fabrics, garments, or leather products
Sew materials by hand
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production
Cut fabric or leather material
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing
Smooth garments or fabric with irons, presses, or steamers
Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
Apply adhesives, caulking, or sealants
Attach decorative or functional accessories to products
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured textile, fabric, or apparel products by hand

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Perform industrial, production, or manufacturing related measurements
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
Measure workpieces for reference points or cutting lines
Calculate dimensions or specifications of workpieces, products, or equipment
Estimate material requirements for production
Estimate project material requirements
Estimate project labor requirements
Weigh industrial, production, or manufacturing related products or materials

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