Good workmanship in sewing
Sewers must be able to make, alter and repair garment by hands or some tools
Sewers
Descriptions & Duties
- Sewers sew, join and reinforce the component parts of garments by hand or machine. Their duties include studying drawings and other specifications; using different sewing techniques and choosing appropriate thread in making and repairing articles of various kinds of garments; sewing buttonholes and adding lace; embroidering decorative pattern on garments; and examining products for conformity with specifications and standards.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- typically gain skills through work experiences.
Professional qualification
- knowledge of sewing, or completion of relevant training course is an advantage
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $15,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$25,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$40,000 or above
Monthly Salary $25,000-$40,000 or above
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Sewers typically work indoors.
Tools
- Domestic clothing irons - Pressing irons
- Dressmakers ruler; Gridded rulers; Vary form curves
- Embroidery making machines
- Needle threaders
- Seam rippers
- Sewing awls
- Sewing needles
- Fabric shears; Sewing scissors
- Steel straight pins
- Measuring tapes
- Sewing thimbles
- Utility knives
