How do they match: Sewing Machine Operators

  • Special Equipment Sewing Machine Operator
  • Sewing Specialist

  • Attach tape, trim, appliques, or elastic to specified garments or garment parts, according to item specifications.
  • Cut materials according to specifications, using blades, scissors, or electric knives.
  • Fold or stretch edges or lengths of items while sewing to facilitate forming specified sections.
  • Mount attachments, such as needles, cutting blades, or pattern plates, and adjust machine guides according to specifications.
  • Perform specialized or automatic sewing machine functions, such as buttonhole making or tacking.

  • Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.