Picked-Edge Sewing-Machine Operator
DOT Code: 786.682-206
Industry: garment
Operates picked-edge sewing machine to sew stitchline specified distance from edge on outer surface of garment part, duplicating hand top stitching in appearance: Threads needle with precut lengths of thread, using threading hook attached to frame. Depresses pedal to start machine equipped with double-ended needle that moves between top and bottom chucks to insert thread at preset distances, simulating saddle stitch or short-length stitch. Pulls loop of thread from needle, using pick.
GOE: 06.02.05 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77