Garment Sewer
ひふくほうせいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures clothing and fiber products by sewing fabric together using industrial sewing machines or by hand.
Description
Garment sewers manufacture clothing and fiber products through sewing machine operations or hand sewing in factories or ateliers. As part of the production line, they handle fabric cutting, sewing, and finishing processes, maintaining product quality while efficiently progressing through the steps. They are required to have appropriate sewing machine settings and understanding of thread and material characteristics, and also perform post-processes such as ironing. It is important to accurately reproduce specified designs and maintain high quality.
Future Outlook
Demand is on a declining trend due to the reduction in domestic apparel production, but sewing technicians for high-quality, high-value-added products will continue to have stable demand.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and skilled at detailed work / Good at persistent work / High concentration
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Sewing Worker → Sewing Worker → Group Leader → Process Manager → Production Manager
Required Skills
Hand Sewing Skills / Industrial Sewing Machine Operation / Ironing Finishing / Pattern Understanding
Recommended Skills
Overlock Sewing Machine Operation / Production Management / Quality Control / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because stitch uniformity and dimensional accuracy directly impact quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves standing work and repetitive motions, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because routine work following procedures is more important than complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because design is handled by specialists, and the task is to faithfully reproduce given specifications. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because the work centers on following procedures, with few opportunities for independent judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical calculations rarely occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Dressmaking Skills Certification Level 2
- Dressmaking Skills Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Dressmaker
- Seamstress
- Sewing Worker
Related Jobs
- Apparel Inspector
- Cutting Worker
- Dressmaker