Will “Clothier” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

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

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

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

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

• Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.

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

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

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

• Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.

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

• Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.