O*NET-SOC 51-6051.00
Sewers, Hand
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.Supplemental24001
- Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.Core14110
- Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.Core14114
- Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.Core14109
- Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.Supplemental14113
- Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.Core14108
- Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.Core14115
- Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.Supplemental14111
- Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.Supplemental14112
- Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.Supplemental14116
- Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.Supplemental14118
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 11 examples in 6 categories, 5 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe FreeHand MX
- Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
- Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Drawing software
Computer aided design CAD software
- Embroidery design software
- Template design software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
- Graphics digitizing software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot Technology
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Measure clients to ensure proper product fit.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Select production input materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Thinking Creatively
Design templates or patterns.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Handling and Moving Objects
Assemble garments or textile products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Sew clothing or other articles.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Trim excess material from workpieces.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.