Skills Garment Repair Seamstress near Vancouver (BC)

Expertise

People working in this occupation usually apply the following skill set.

• Mark, cut and sew fabric
• Design patterns to fit measurements
• Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Make, alter or re-style fur garments and accessories
• Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required
• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Building

Working with materials to construct, renovate and maintain structures.

• Restoring and Repairing
  • Replacing worn or broken parts, adjusting and testing for function, appearance, operation or safety.
• Constructing
  • Shaping, forming and joining building materials into a structure, or product according to specifications and plans.

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.

• Analyzing Information
  • Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.

Communication

Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.

• Advising and Consulting
  • Providing guidance and advice to enable decision-making about tasks, situations, and processes.

Information Handling

Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.

• Processing Information
  • Inputting, recording, transcribing and updating data using electronic or manual information systems.

Creative Expression

Using various materials and formats to create work that is intended to be artistically satisfying, entertaining, instructive or functional.

• Designing
  • Producing work based on aesthetic or functional design concepts.

Business, Finance and Management

Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.

• Client Service
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of providing service to clients to maintain and build organizational success.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge related to the design, building, use or repair of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures.

• Building and Construction
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in the construction and repair of buildings or other structures such as highways, roads, mines or products.
• Design
  • Knowledge of principles, techniques and tools applied in the development of precision technical plans, drawings and working models.