sewing machine operator

Sewing machine operators tend specific sewing machines in the industrial production chain of wearing apparel. They perform operations such as joining, assembling, reinforcing, repairing, and altering of wearing apparel.

Alternative Labels

bartack machinist

clothing machinist

computer stitcher

custom sewer

edging machine operator

fastener sewing machine operator

flat sewing machine operator

garment maker

hook and eye machine operator

joiner

pleating machine operator

serger machine operator

sewing machine operator

sewing machine tender

stitching machinist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- clothing alteration machinist

- clothing sample machinist

- embroidery machine operator

- leather goods stitching machine operator

- protective clothing apparel manufacturer

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

alter wearing apparel coordinate manufacturing production activities distinguish accessories distinguish fabrics embroider fabrics manufacture wearing apparel products operate garment manufacturing machines sew pieces of fabric sew textile-based articles

Essential Knowledge

apparel manufacturing technology buttonholing manufacturing of made-up textile articles manufacturing of wearing apparel properties of fabrics

Optional Skills and Competences

bundle fabrics decorate textile articles manufacture personal protective equipment made of textile use textile technique for hand-made products

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7d4266b3-2108-4330-b27b-430a96012c21

Status

released

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