What does a Hand Sewer do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.
98%
Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.
96%
Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
96%
Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
94%
Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.
94%
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
91%
Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.
89%
Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.
88%
Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.
86%
Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.
84%
Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.
67%