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With a needle and thread,

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sewers and tailors create and repair clothing

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and other stitched items,

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both handcrafted and mass-produced.

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Sewing machine operators

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use sewing machines

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to sew or decorate clothing and other products.

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They keep machines stocked with thread,

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position material under needles,

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and guide their stitching to sew parts together.

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When a product is finished,

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these operators measure each item

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to ensure accuracy.

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Hand sewers stitch a wide variety of

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textiles and materials to make clothing,

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books, mattresses, wigs, and even toys.

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They draw and then cut materials

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following established patterns.

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Sewers must measure

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and piece together parts,

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stitch them together,

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and sew in trimmings, zippers, buttons,

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and other fasteners.

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To finish a product,

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they may iron seams and trim edges.

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Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers

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create garments for customers

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and alter clothing to fit better.

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Customers try on clothing items

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so tailors can pin or clip fabric

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to fit their size.

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They take measurements

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to bring the hems of sleeves, dresses,

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and pant legs to the right length,

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and may let out seams or take them in

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to improve a garment’s fit.

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Some custom sewers

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create original clothing designs,

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and then sew them.

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There are no specific education requirements

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for hand or machine sewers and tailors,

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dressmakers, and custom sewers,

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although sewing skills are typically required.