O*NET-SOC 51-6051.00

Sewers, Hand

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 1 – Little or no preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresNo previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e2.8808/2024
Time Management2.B.5.a2.7508/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.6208/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i2.6208/2024
Monitoring2.A.2.d2.6208/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d2.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.34.1208/2024
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.24.1208/2024
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.14.008/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2024
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.2508/2024
Category Flexibility1.A.1.b.73.1208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.Core4708/2024
Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.Core4708/2024
Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.Core4708/2024
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.Core4608/2024
Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.Core4708/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.2811/2023
Conventional3.2311/2023
Artistic2.8911/2023
Social1.6211/2023
Enterprising1.2611/2023
Investigative1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.