Sewing Machine Sewer (Personal Accessories)
ミシンほうせいこう（みのまわりひん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves sewing processing of personal accessories such as small items, bags, and pouches using industrial sewing machines.
Description
The Sewing Machine Sewer (Personal Accessories) combines fabrics and accessory parts, performs sewing processing with industrial sewing machines, and manufactures small items, bags, pouches, etc. The work includes preparing patterns, setting materials, operating the sewing machine (straight stitching, zigzag stitching, button attachment, etc.), adjusting thread tension and seams, finishing (ironing, trimming excess threads), and final quality inspection before preparing for shipment. Line work is common, requiring a balance between work efficiency and product accuracy.
Future Outlook
Due to shifts to overseas production and advances in automation, domestic job openings are on a decreasing trend. On the other hand, demand from handmade markets and high-value-added products is maintained to a certain extent, and a shift to job domains utilizing specialized skills is expected.
Personality Traits
Dexterous Hands Skilled in Detailed Work / High Concentration / Patient
Work Style
Atelier Work / Factory Work / Line Work / Manufacturing Contractor
Career Path
Apprentice/Trainee → Sewing Machine Sewer → Leader/Chief → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Cutting / Industrial Sewing Machine Operation / Pattern Reading / Quality Inspection / Sewing Skills
Recommended Skills
Factory Safety Knowledge / Hand Sewing Skills / Material Knowledge / Pattern Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine sewing accuracy is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because prolonged standing work requires physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are specified. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work is mainly based on instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple dimension checks are required, with few advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Dressmaking Skills Test (National Qualification)
Aliases
- Sewing Worker
- Small Item Sewing Worker
Related Jobs
- Clothing Sewer
- Cutting Worker
- Hand Sewer
- Quality Control Inspector