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Hand Sewer

Hand Sewer

  • Perfect for those who love crafting and creating with their hands.
  • Essential in producing high-quality, durable products across various industries.
  • Unique opportunity to work with diverse materials, from garments to wigs.
💰 Earn $32K-$40K
📚 None

Overview

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

Scoop

Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

600 Annually

Median Earnings

$34,270 in California
$32,240 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Being creative or artistic
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Having freedom
  • Job security

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Hand Sewer

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