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
