Items fabricated may include draperies, curtains, pads and furniture covers, splint covers, restraint and support devices, and linens. Construction of wearing apparel may include gowns, dresses, shirts, pants, adaptive clothing to accommodate deformities, staff uniforms, athletic uniforms, cadet and band uniforms, coats, bedroom slippers, and corps flags. Work is accomplished by using a variety of machinery and equipment such as straight stitch and serge sewing machines, scissors, tape measure, hot patch machine, hammer and punch for grommets or grommet machine, cutter, gripper, elastic and safety stitch machines. Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment such as oiling and cleaning. Positions receive some instruction, but are free to develop own work sequence within established policies and procedures.
Work affects the successful completion of sewing projects and the quality of the final product.
Effective job performance results in the successful and timely completion of projects. Ineffective job performance can negatively affect cost, service, timeliness, and public image in areas where appearance is critical. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience. It replaces the Seamstress B class, effective May 1, 1992.