Sewers, Hand
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 41 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 10% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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