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Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7533

Sewing machinist

Sewing machinists sew components of wearing apparel together. They can repair and renovate wearing apparel by hand or by using different sewing machines.

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Rate 5 of the 12 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

manufacture wearing apparel products

distinguish accessories

sew textile-based articles

distinguish fabrics

alter wearing apparel

European Skills Framework

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

Essential (12)

buttonholingbuttonholingThe methods of buttonholing using specialised buttonholing machines in order to make buttonholes to wearing apparel.manufacturing of wearing apparelmanufacturing of wearing apparelThe processes used to fabricate wearing apparel and the different technologies and machinery involved in the manufacturing processes.manufacturing of made-up textile articlesmanufacturing of made-up textile articlesManufacturing processes in wearing apparel and made-up textiles. Different technologies and machinery involved in the manufacturing processes.apparel manufacturing technologyapparel manufacturing technologyTraditional and advanced apparel manufacturing technologies. Technologies including processes, machinery, etc. in order to compile and design pattern requirements, contribute to product costing and fi...manufacture wearing apparel productsmanufacture wearing apparel productsManufacture either mass-product or bespoke wearing apparels of various types, assembling and joining together wearing apparel components using processes such as sewing, gluing, bonding. Assemble weari...distinguish accessoriesdistinguish accessoriesDistinguish accessories in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate accessories based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.sew textile-based articlessew textile-based articlesSew different products based on textiles and wearing apparel articles. Combine good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and physical and mental stamina.distinguish fabricsdistinguish fabricsDistinguish fabrics in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate fabrics based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.alter wearing apparelalter wearing apparelAlter wearing apparel repairing or adjusting it to the clients/manufacturing specifications. Perform altering by hand or using equipment.decorate textile articlesdecorate textile articlesDecorate wearing apparels and made up textile articles by hand or using machines. Decorate textile articles with ornaments, braided cords, golden yarns, soutaches, jewellery, and cristals.operate garment manufacturing machinesoperate garment manufacturing machinesOperate and monitor machines which make miscellaneous wearing apparel articles. Operate and monitor machines that fold cloth into measured length, and measure size of pieces.sew pieces of fabricsew pieces of fabricOperate basic or specialised sewing machines whether domestic or industrial ones, sewing pieces of fabric, vinyl or leather in order to manufacture or repair wearing apparels, making sure the threads ...
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manufacture personal protective equipment made of textilemanufacture personal protective equipment made of textileManufacture personal protective equipment made out of textiles following standards and norms, and depending on the application of the product.embroider fabricsembroider fabricsEmbroider fabrics of different proveniences or finished articles by using embroidery machines or by hand.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a sewing machinist do?

Sewing machinists sew components of wearing apparel together. They can repair and renovate wearing apparel by hand or by using different sewing machines.

What skills does a sewing machinist need?

A sewing machinist needs 12 essential skills, including buttonholing, manufacturing of wearing apparel, manufacturing of made-up textile articles, apparel manufacturing technology, manufacture wearing apparel products.

Will AI replace sewing machinist jobs?

The AI disruption score for sewing machinist is 43/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: manufacturing of made-up textile articles, operate garment manufacturing machines, apparel manufacturing technology. Most resilient: buttonholing, alter wearing apparel, sew textile-based articles.

Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills12

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