Fabric Menders, Except Garment

• Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
• Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
• Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
• Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
• Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
• Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Fabric Menders, Except Garment.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Fabric Menders, Except Garment.