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
$24
Lower
$24 to $32
Most common
$41
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Hand sewers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in workshops or factories
- need to be accurate and methodical
Tasks
- sew garments by hand
- alter garments using needle and thread
- measure pieces for size
- align fabric pieces for sewing
- adjust fabrics during sewing
- cut fabric pieces to shape
- trim excess fabric
- smooth seams and finished surfaces
- select fabrics and sewing materials
Practical
Creative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou 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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