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Sewing machinists stitch pieces of material together to make clothing, accessories and soft furnishings.
A college course could teach you the skills needed for this career. Relevant courses include:
There are no set entry requirements for this route.
You can get into this job through a sewing machinist Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.
You could apply directly to work as a sewing machinist. Employers would normally expect you to have basic sewing skills and the ability to read and understand written pattern instructions. Most companies would ask you to take a practical test at the interview. Sewing skills developed at home or on a college course could help you to get a job.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
With experience you could work with a designer, or as a 'sample machinist', making up samples of products. You could also become a supervisor or move into staff training, quality control or pattern cutting. You could set up your own business as a tailor or dressmaker.
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