As of June 2026, Sewers, Hand has an AI-exposure score of 44/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Sewers, Hand

44/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 19% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$36,480. About 700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How you compare to similar Production roles

Sewers, Hand (you)
44
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (73%).

Augmentable
  • 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.
  • Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.
Durable
  • Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
  • Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
  • Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.
  • Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.
  • Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.
  • Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.
  • Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.
  • Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.

Safer adjacent roles

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Sewers, Hand 44
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80% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$41,640
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Sewing Machine Operators
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64% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$37,800
39
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
56% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$62,750
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Upholsterers
48% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$46,340
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Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$35,650
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Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$35,060
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40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$41,600
42

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