From sewing machine operator to clothing alteration machinist
13 of the 26 essential skills of a clothing alteration machinist are already essential for a sewing machine operator — about 50% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from sewing machine operator in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 13
- skills carry over
- 13
- would be new
- 50%
- of the target job covered
- 26
- essential skills of a clothing alteration machinist
What a clothing alteration machinist does
Clothing alteration machinists ensure the alteration of finished garments in line with business demands. They are responsible for the quality of any alterations or customisations and brand generic stock in line with customer branding guidelines.
What carries over
13 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- alter wearing apparel
- apparel manufacturing technology
- buttonholing
- coordinate manufacturing production activities
- distinguish accessories
- distinguish fabrics
- manufacture wearing apparel products
- manufacturing of made-up textile articles
- manufacturing of wearing apparel
- operate garment manufacturing machines
- properties of textile materials
- sew pieces of fabric
- sew textile-based articles
What would be new
13 skillsEssential for a clothing alteration machinist and not for a sewing machine operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- analyse supply chain strategies
- create patterns for garments
- cut fabrics
- evaluate garment quality
- fabric spreading in the fashion industry
- grade patterns for wearing apparel
- history of fashion
- inspect wearing apparel products
- iron textiles
- marker making
- prepare production prototypes
- standard sizing systems for clothing
- use textile technique for hand-made products
Other moves from sewing machine operator
2 roles- sewing machinist11 skills in common
- clothing sample machinist10 skills in common
← sewing machine operatorclothing alteration machinist →The other way round
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How far are you from being a clothing alteration machinist?
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