Job Description:

• 1) Mends defects in hosiery, panty hose, or leotards, such as holes, runs, and pulled threads, using one or combination of following methods: Sews holes with needle and thread.

• 2) Stretches portion of hose containing hole or run over mending cup and secures one end of broken thread, using needle and thread.

• 3) Reknits dropped stitch or run, using latch needle.

• 4) Bastes across other end of broken thread.

• 5) Clips loose threads from hose with scissors.

• 6) Stretches hose over mending cup and moves powered-mending device across hose to return picked or pulled thread to position.

• 7) Pulls hose on inspection form or over mending cup to locate defects.

• 8) May smooth and fix mend, using electric iron.

• 9) May be designated Greige Mender when repairing undyed hose or Finish Mender if repairing dyed hose.