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- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Manufacturing
- Annual Median Wage$ 33,310$26,300
$36,300Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Slow Growing
- Hand Sewers join, reinforce, or finish- usually with needle and thread - a variety of manufactured items.
What do they typically do
- Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing
- Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, using needles, thread, or other materials
- Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting
- Draw and cut patterns according to specifications
- Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts
- Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles
- Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks
- Trim excess threads or edges of parts using scissors or knives
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth -0.1%Job Opening 17Education & Training
- Education Some may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.Associated Programs or MajorsLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs130129Change -1