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Sewers, Hand: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 11 tasks, including 5 marked Core and 6 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2024.

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Core · Task 14110 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.

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Core · Task 14114 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.

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Core · Task 14109 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.

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Core · Task 14108 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.

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Core · Task 14115 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.

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Supplemental · Task 24001 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.

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Supplemental · Task 14113 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.

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Supplemental · Task 14111 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.

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Supplemental · Task 14112 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.

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Supplemental · Task 14116 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.

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Supplemental · Task 14118 · 08/2024 · Incumbent

Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.

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