Women's and Children's Clothing Sewer
ふじんふく・こどもふくほうせいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Women's and children's clothing sewers manufacture women's and children's clothing using industrial sewing machines or hand sewing, performing assembly and finishing tasks in manufacturing.
Description
Women's and children's clothing sewers cut fabric according to patterns, sew pieces together using industrial or hand sewing machines, and perform finishing tasks such as ironing and button attachment. They must understand sewing specification documents for each product, ensuring dimensions, strength, and finishing quality. They adjust sewing machine settings based on fabric characteristics, perform quality control within processes, handle simple machine troubleshooting, and contribute to improving manufacturing line efficiency.
Future Outlook
Domestic sewing factories are declining due to overseas relocation, but demand for skilled sewers remains in high-value-added products and small-lot production sectors. With the introduction of automation equipment, machine operation skills and multi-skilling are required.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Day Shift / Line Work / Many Dispatch and Contract Employees / Shift Work
Career Path
Sewing Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager → Production Management
Required Skills
Dimension Measurement / Ironing Techniques / Sewing Machine Operation (Industrial) / Understanding Fabric Characteristics / Understanding Specifications
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Blueprint Reading / Process Improvement Suggestions / Simple Sewing Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because sewing dimensions and finishing quality directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is relatively low as work is basically done according to specifications. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it basically involves repeating instructed tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic measurements are needed; no advanced mathematical analysis required. |
Related Qualifications
- Japanese and Western Sewing Skills Certification (Western Sewing)
Aliases
- Apparel Sewer
- Children's Clothing Sewer
- Dressmaker
- Garment Sewer
- Women's Clothing Sewer
Related Jobs
- Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
- Patternmaker
- Sewing Finisher
- Tailor