Sewers, Hand

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 20,900 - 39,410; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Hand Sewer in the United States. Responsibilities include sewing, joining, and reinforcing various articles using hand tools. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in judgment, time management, and problem-solving. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and drawing software is preferred. The role focuses on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail with varying annual salaries estimated between $20,900 and $39,410 depending on experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Sew, join, reinforce, or finish articles using needles and thread.
• Measure and align parts or trimmings following seams or edges.
• Tie or knot decorative materials.
• Attach trimmings to articles with cement.

Skills

Judgment and Decision Making

Time Management

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

CorelDraw Graphics Suite

Adobe Freehand

Drawing software

Embroidery design software

Job description

Hand Sewer

All About Sewers, Hand

Occupation Description: Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.

List of Hand Sewer Job Duties

• Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
• Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
• Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.
• Attach trimmings and labels to articles with cement, using brushes or cement guns.
• Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.
• Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.

Skills Needed to be a Hand Sewer

When polled, Hand Sewers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Types of Hand Sewer Jobs

• Hat Maker
• Custom Designer
• Baseball Hand Sewer
• Hand Umbrella Tipper
• Hat Mender

Job Outlook for Hand Sewers

There were about 13,500 jobs for Hand Sewer in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Hand Sewer. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 1,400 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Hand Sewer are Oregon, Colorado, and Massachusetts. Watch out if you plan on working in Ohio, New York, or New Mexico. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Hand Sewer Salary

Sewers, Hand make between $20,900 and $39,410 a year.

Sewers, Hand who work in Kentucky, Oregon, or Colorado, make the highest salaries.

Median Annual Salaries by State

• Alabama – $31,260
• California – $29,700
• Colorado – $32,810
• Florida – $27,720
• Idaho – $30,990
• Illinois – $28,620
• Indiana – $28,240
• Kentucky – $35,850
• Louisiana – $21,740
• Massachusetts – $30,820
• Missouri – $35,700
• New Jersey – $30,200
• New York – $29,310
• North Carolina – $26,160
• Ohio – $28,460
• Oregon – $38,060
• Pennsylvania – $28,370
• Tennessee – $29,820
• Texas – $32,100
• Utah – $23,600
• Virginia – $26,160
• Wisconsin – $31,100

Tools & Technologies Used by Hand Sewers

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• CorelDraw Graphics Suite
• Adobe Freehand
• Drawing software
• Embroidery design software