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Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7536

Footwear hand sewer

Footwear hand sewers join the cut pieces of leather and other materials using simple tools, such as needles, pliers and scissors to produce the uppers. Also, they perform hand stitches for decorative purposes or for assembling the uppers to soles in case of complete footwear.

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apply stitching techniques

apply pre-stitching techniques

pre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goods

footwear materials

footwear stitching techniques

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (9)

pre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goodspre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goodsTechnology including machinery and techniques for the preparation for leather goods components and footwear uppers.footwear materialsfootwear materialsThe characteristics, components, advantages and limitations of a wide range of materials used in footwear production: leather, leather substitutes (synthetics or artificial materials), textile, plasti...footwear stitching techniquesfootwear stitching techniquesThe technologies, equipment, machines and processes for closing the upper components of footwear by various seams such as closed, lapped, butted, welted, piped and moccasin.footwear manufacturing technologyfootwear manufacturing technologyFootwear processes technology and machinery involved. The footwear manufacturing starts in the cutting/clicking room , cutting the uppers and bottom components. The upper components are joined togethe...footwear qualityfootwear qualityQuality specifications of materials, processes and final products, the most common defects in footwear, quick tests procedures, laboratory tests procedures and standards, adequate equipment for qualit...footwear componentsfootwear componentsFootwear components both for uppers (vamps, quarters, linings, stiffeners, toe puffs etc.) and bottoms (soles, heels, insoles etc.). Ecological concerns and the importance of recycling. Selection of s...apply stitching techniquesapply stitching techniquesApply footwear and leather goods stitching techniques using the appropriate machines, needles, threads and other tools in order to obtain the required model and to comply with the sewing technical spe...work in textile manufacturing teamswork in textile manufacturing teamsWork harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.apply pre-stitching techniquesapply pre-stitching techniquesApply pre-stitching techniques to footwear and leather goods in order to reduce thickness, to reinforce, to mark the pieces, to decorate or to reinforce their edges or surfaces. Be able to operate var...
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footwear equipmentsfootwear equipmentsFunctionality of the wide range of equipments and the basic rules of regular maintenance.footwear machineryfootwear machineryThe functionality of the wide range of footwear machines, and the basic rules of regular maintenance.reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturingreduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturingAssess the environmental impact of footwear manufacture and minimise environmental risks. Reduce environmentally harmful work practices in different stages of the footwear manufacturing.apply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniquesapply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniquesPrepare lasts and uppers, attach insole, insert stiffener and toe puffs, mould the upper on back part, and condition the uppers before lasting. Perform the above-mentioned operations both manually or ...

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Frequently asked questions

What does a footwear hand sewer do?

Footwear hand sewers join the cut pieces of leather and other materials using simple tools, such as needles, pliers and scissors to produce the uppers. Also, they perform hand stitches for decorative purposes or for assembling the uppers to soles in case of complete footwear.

What skills does a footwear hand sewer need?

A footwear hand sewer needs 9 essential skills, including pre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goods, footwear materials, footwear stitching techniques, footwear manufacturing technology, footwear quality.

Will AI replace footwear hand sewer jobs?

The AI disruption score for footwear hand sewer is 17/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: footwear quality, apply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniques, footwear manufacturing technology. Most resilient: pre-stitching processes and techniques for footwear and leather goods, apply stitching techniques, footwear components.

Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills9

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