Job Description:

• 1) Performs specialized hand and machine sewing operations in manufacture of made-to-measure or ready-to-wear clothing, applying knowledge of garment construction and fabrics: Trims and shapes edges of garment parts preparatory to sewing and cuts excess material from seam edges, using shears or knife.

• 2) Fits collar facing to underfacing, trims edge of undercollar with shears, and sews undercollar to collar.

• 3) Bastes collar or sleeves to coat body and sews collar or sleeves to coat with permanent stitches.

• 4) Stitches shoulder padding, coat facing, and lining together at armhole.

• 5) Bastes and sews canvas material in various coat parts, such as undercollar, shoulder, and front edge.

• 6) Joins shoulder padding to coat with basting stitches.

• 7) May sew on buttons and make buttonholes to finish suits.

• 8) May be designated according to tasks performed or garments sewn as Coat Baster; Coat Padder; Collar Setter; Lapel Padder; Sleeve Tailor; Suit Finisher.

• 9) May be designated: Top-Collar Maker; Undercollar Baster; Undercollar Maker; Vest Tailor.