Hand sewer, Kaituitui ā-ringa
Also known as
- Sewing finisher, sewing repairer
Hand sewers sew and alter fabric garments and products with a needle and thread. They may make patterns and designs.
Your pay could be
$23
Lower
$23 to $27
Most common
$41
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Hand sewers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in workshops or factories
- need to be accurate and methodical
Tasks
- Sew clothing or other articles.
- Trim excess material from workpieces.
- Select production input materials.
- Design templates or patterns.
- Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
- Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
- Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.
You usually need experience to become a hand sewer and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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