U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

NOTE:

The information on this page relates to the 2010 SOC, please see the 2000 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

51-6051 Sewers, Hand

Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers. Excludes "Fabric Menders, Except Garment" (49-9093).

Illustrative examples: Hand Stitcher, Hand Quilter

Broad Occupation: 51-6050 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Sewers
Minor Group: 51-6000 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers
Major Group: 51-0000 Production Occupations

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Last Modified Date: March 11, 2010