Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
<ul><li>Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.</li><li>Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.</li><li>Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.</li><li>Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.</li><li>Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.</li><li>Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.</li><li>Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.</li><li>Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.</li><li>Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.</li><li>Wax thread by drawing it through a ball of wax.</li><li>Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.</li></ul>