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Fabric Menders, Except Garment
SOC 49-9093.00
Repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as draperies, linens, parachutes, and tents.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
1
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Critical Thinking2.9
Active Listening2.8
Speaking2.8
Operation and Control2.8
Time Management2.8
Monitoring2.6
Social Perceptiveness2.6
Service Orientation2.6
Knowledge Areas 8
Customer and Personal Service4.1
Production and Processing3.3
Administration and Management3.1
Education and Training3.0
English Language3.0
Clerical3.0
Design3.0
Mechanical3.0
Key Tasks
1Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
2Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
3Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
4Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
5Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
Also Known As
Awning Craftsman
Awning Craftsperson
Bag Repairer
Canvas Repairer
Curtain Mender
Custom Marine Canvas Fabricator
Fabric Awning Repairer
Fabric Mender
Fabric Worker
Fabric Worker Fitter
Tools & Equipment
Blind hemmers
Crocheting hooks
Desktop computers
Eyelet machines
Fabric feeders
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