Sewers, Hand

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.
2. 02Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
3. 03Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
4. 04Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.
5. 05Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.
6. 06Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.
7. 07Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.
8. 08Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.
9. 09Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
10. 10Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.
11. 11Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.

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