State of Washington Classified Job Specification
SEWING & ALTERATIONS SPECIALIST 2
SEWING & ALTERATIONS SPECIALIST 2
Class Code: 681F
Category: Inst. Food & Personal Services
Definition
Performs volume and custom sewing work in making, altering or mending clothing, costumes, and accessories.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Under general supervision, performs full range of clothing/costume construction including, patterning, making alterations or repairs, and maintaining items.
Typical Work
Orders, stores, and safeguards linens, equipment, and supplies; maintains records;
Makes, fits, mends, and alters articles of clothing, costumes, and accessories;
Drafts and produces draperies and privacy curtains;
Measures individuals for garments;
Operates power sewing, cutting, marking, and buttonhole machines;
Assists in maintenance of equipment and enforcement of safety regulations regarding the operation;
Performs other work as required.
Makes, fits, mends, and alters articles of clothing, costumes, and accessories;
Drafts and produces draperies and privacy curtains;
Measures individuals for garments;
Operates power sewing, cutting, marking, and buttonhole machines;
Assists in maintenance of equipment and enforcement of safety regulations regarding the operation;
Performs other work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: sewing methods and equipment; use of patterns; grade and qualities of textiles; maintenance of sewing machines.
Ability to: use, adjust and maintain various power sewing machines and attachments and power cutter; do hand sewing; make, cut out and sew by patterns or create a garment/item without a pattern; instruct students or patients in use and care of sewing equipment and general sewing work; perform volume sewing work and plan and schedule work effectively; follow oral and written instructions; keep routine records.
Ability to: use, adjust and maintain various power sewing machines and attachments and power cutter; do hand sewing; make, cut out and sew by patterns or create a garment/item without a pattern; instruct students or patients in use and care of sewing equipment and general sewing work; perform volume sewing work and plan and schedule work effectively; follow oral and written instructions; keep routine records.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Desirable Qualifications
One year of experience or training in sewing, preferably on a volume basis, including use of power sewing machines.
OR
Two years college training in costume or vocational sewing, pattern making, and fabric cutting.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
New class, consolidates 3585 Costumer and 84300 Seamstress 1; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.