Sewers, Hand

Also called: Custom Clothier, Designer, Dressmaker, Seamstress,

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

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.

Business

customer service
sales and marketing

Engineering and Technology

design

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands

Ideas and Logic

group things in different ways
order or arrange things

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Independence
Innovation
Integrity
Achievement/Effort

You might use software like this on the job:

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Computer aided design CAD software

Embroidery design software
Template design software

no high school diploma/GED
certificate after high school

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$29,950

$21,140

$42,600