Is being a hand sewer a good fit for you?

Sews, joins and finishes items by hand, usually with needle and thread. Some weave or stitch.

What the work involves

Chooses the thread, cord or yarn to use and threads needles.
Measures and lines up parts, fasteners and trimmings, following seams and marks.
Trims extra thread or fabric edges using scissors or knives.
Sews, joins and finishes items like clothes, books, mattresses, toys and wigs by hand.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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