What is a stitcher and how to become one

Key steps to become a stitcher

1. Explore stitcher education requirements

   Most common stitcher degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.9 %

   High School Diploma

   22.0 %

   Associate

   13.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific stitcher skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Stitching	36.30%
   Costume Shop	17.77%
   Industrial Sewing Machines	14.34%
   Costumes	13.07%
   RAN	4.32%

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3. Complete relevant stitcher training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New stitchers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a stitcher based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real stitcher resumes.

4. Research stitcher duties and responsibilities

   • Manage costume crew and coordinate costumes during productions.
   • Perform hand collating of short-run projects, checking correct sequence of order, stapling, power stitching, or binding.
   • Stamp cloths and inspect parachutes.
   • Prepare furs and design natural fur coats.

5. Prepare your stitcher resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your stitcher resume.

   You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a stitcher resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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6. Apply for stitcher jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a stitcher job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams