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Sewers, Hand

Also known as: Alteration Specialist, Bale Sewer, Baseball Hand Sewer, Beadworker, Casing Sewer, Cloth Bale Header, Couturier, Custom Apparel Specialist, Custom Clothier, Custom Designer

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School30%
High School Diploma22%
Some College30%
Post-Secondary Certificate7%
Associate's Degree7%
Bachelor's Degree4%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None4%
1-3 months4%
3-6 months4%
6 months - 1 year11%
1-2 years26%
2-4 years30%
4-6 years15%
6-8 years4%
Over 10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None4%
Up to 1 month15%
1-3 months23%
3-6 months8%
6 months - 1 year35%
1-2 years8%
2-4 years8%

How AI Impacts Each Task

14 tasks analyzed

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityIndependenceInnovationIntegrityPersistenceAchievement/EffortInitiativeStress ToleranceCooperationSelf ControlAnalytical Thinking

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$33,760

per year

Mean Wage

$34,810

per year

Employment

2K

workers

Wage Range

$25,530 - $46,320

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$25,530Median: $33,760$46,320
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