Operate or tend sewing machines to perform garment sewing operations, such as joining, reinforcing, or decorating garments or garment parts.

Turns knobs, screws, and dials to adjust settings of machine, according to garment style and observation of operation. Guides garment or garment parts under machine needle and presser foot to sew parts together. Sews replacement parts or missing stitches, according to repair tickets. Replaces sewing machine parts and performs basic maintenance, such as oiling machine. Draws markings or pins applique on fabric to obtain variation in design and marks stitching errors with pins or tape. Bastes edges of material to align and temporarily secure garment parts for final assembly. Selects supplies, such as fasteners and thread, according to specifications or characteristics of fabric. Removes holding devices and finished item from machine. Attaches tape, trim, or elastic to specified garments or garment parts, according to item specifications. Folds or stretches edges or length of items, while sewing, to facilitate forming specified sections. Attaches buttons or fasteners to fabric, using feeding hopper or clamp holder. Starts and operates or tends machines that automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or fabricated articles. Observes sewing machine operation to detect defects in stitching or machine malfunction, and notifies supervisor. Records number of garment parts or complete garments sewn. Inspects garments and examines repair tags and markings on garment to locate defects or damage. Cuts material and threads, using scissors. Positions material or article in clamps, template, or hoop frame prior to automatic operation of machine. Replaces and rethreads needles. Positions item under needle, using marks on machine, clamp or template, edges of cloth, or markings on cloth as guides. Draws thread through guides, tensions, and needles and adjusts machine functions, according to fabric type.

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Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.