Seahorse

Sews shoe parts, such as heel ends, plugs, and quarters, to vamp or raises decorative stitches in backstay of casual shoes: Soaks skived or nonskived parts in water to soften them. Positions lasted shoe on pin jack and pulls and tacks parts to last with lasting tool. Punches stitch openings in parts with awl. Inserts waxed thread through punched openings to join skived shoe parts to vamp or raise decorative stitching in backstay. Removes tacks and shapes seam, using lasting tool. May hold unskived shoe parts in hand and insert metal tipped lace through perforations to join parts to vamp. Smooths and polishes seams, using rubbing stick. May join parts of unlasted shoes, pulling needle and waxed thread through perforated stitch openings.

Personality Traits


Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Salary and Education


How much does a Shoes Hand Sewer make?

Nationally: $17,000 – $37,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor


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