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Trade• Stitching Goods and GarmentsDefinition: A Stitcher, also called a ‘sewer’ is an important job-role

associated with Leather Goods and Garment sector. The primary responsibility of a stitcher is to sew fabric, fur, leather or synthetic materials to produce garments and other articles.

• Stitching Operator in FootwearDefinition: The primary responsibility of a Stitching Operator

(Footwear) is to perform stitching operations to the upper components of the footwear as per the design instructions given by the designing section. He/ She should be able to stitch the footwear with leather and non-leather components, using maximum accuracy. He/she should be passionate about creating intricate products without compromising on quality.

ABBREVIATION

• Full Form of some important Words• Q.P = Qualification Pack• NOS = National Occupational Standard• OS = Occupational Standard• NVEQF = National Vocational Education

Qualifications Framework.• NVQF = National Vocational Qualifications

Framework

NOS

Stitching Operator in Footwear1.Carry out stitching operation using different

machines2.Contribute to achieving product quality in

stitching operation.3.Maintain the work area, tools and machines.4.Maintain health, safety and security at workplace5.Comply with industry, regulatory and

organizational requirements.

NOS• Stitching Goods and Garments

1.Carry out basic operations within leather goods2. Stitch components to produce leather goods3.Maintain the work area, tools and machines4.Contribute to achieving product quality in stitching

operation.5.Comply with health, safety and security

requirements at work.6.Comply with industry, regulatory and

organizational requirements.

• Basically there are three types of Footwear stitching Machines.

• 1. Flat Bed• 2. Post Bed• 3. Cylindrical

Stitching Machine

Flat Bed Machine

Definition• A machine mainly used for stitching flat

surfaces on a flat surface. Simple component joining are done in this machine.

Post Bed Machine

Definition• A machine having a

small working area raised to allow easier fitting and stitching on the particular area of a closed upper or leather goods.

Cylindrical Machine

Defination• This machine has a

horizontal cylinder arm or which allows free movement around the working areas stitching particular position of the closed upper, leather goods leather gloves.

• This machine is also known as Bamboo machine in the industry.

CYLINDERICAL MACHINE

EquipmentsStitching Goods and Garments Stitching Operator in Footwear

Flat Bed Sewing Machine Post Bed Sewing Machine

Cylinder Bed Sewing Machine Flat Bed Sewing Machine

Measuring Tape Sewing Machine

Scissors Zig Zag Sewing Machine

Stainless Steel Scale Scissors

Cutting Knife Stitching Awl

Hammer Stitch Maker

Revolving Punch Spring Divider

Hand Creasing Machine With Tools Steel Rule

Thread Trimmer Khurpi

Screw Driver Wooden Mallet

Eye Letting Tool Edge Setting Iron

Rivetting Tool Welt Knife

Bone Folder Leather Thickness Measuring Guage

Iron Box Manchester Nippers

Hand Sewing Needle

Punches

Iron Head Hammer

STITCHING OPERATOR IN FOOTWEAR

• PC17. Perform back joining/quarter back joining using zigzag machine/flat bed machine

• PC18. Perform seam rubbing by machine if back joining done by flat bed PC19. Attach vamp with tongue using flat bed machine

• PC20. Apply adhesives on the components• PC21. Fold the components by hand/machine• PC22. Join upper and lining using flat/post bed machine• PC23. Join quarter with vamp using post bed machine• PC24. Perform edge trimming operation by machine/hand• PC25. Perform eyeleting by machine/hand• PC26. Perform eyelet punching, eyelet putting and eyelet setting by hand• PC27. Do lacing on the uppers• PC28. Visual inspection as per specifications in the job card• PC29. Respond accordingly where stitched items do not meet production

specification• PC30. Carry out basic maintenance of machinery and keep them clean after use

Stitching Goods and Garments

• PC7. Select the correct component parts for the style being worked on • PC8. Check that the materials to be used are free from faults • PC9. Ensure the materials used meet the specification matching • a. Within a product • b. Between a pair of products where applicable • PC10. Report faults in the materials • PC11. Carry out operations at a rate which maintains work flow and meets production targets • PC12. Conform to company quality standards • PC13. Report any damaged work to the responsible person • PC14. Follow company reporting procedures about defective tools and machines which affect

work and report risks/ problems likely to affect services to the relevant person promptly and accurately

• PC15. Seek feedback from team mates on work related performance • PC16. Ask for help and information from your colleagues, when necessary, in a polite manner • PC17. Anticipate and respond to requests for assistance from colleagues willingly and politely • PC18. Follow and utilize opportunities for learning •

Health, Safety and Security

• 1. Hazards and Risks/ threats • (a) Fire • (b) Electric short circuit, electric shock and electrocution • (c) Medical emergency • (d) Inflammable & toxic chemicals/ gases • (e) Accidents • (f) Ventilation and suffocation • (g) Improper use of safety gear and non-adherence to safety norms • (h) Hygiene and sanitation • (i) Substance leaks (contamination, spillages or emissions) • (j) Physical and Information Security related breaches

Health, Safety and Security

• 2. Organizational Procedures • (a) Production line • (b) Personal protective equipment (PPE) • (c) Non-authorized / restricted areas • (d) Protective safety requirements • (e) Hazards and risks from machinery • (f) Process related hazards and risks • (g) Walkways and vehicle movement pathways • (h) Storage and packaging areas • 3. Training • 4. Medical Emergencies • 5. Evacuation process

Summary of ToTTrade DefinitionAbbreviationTrade NOSDifferent types of Stitching MachinesEquipmentsTrade Related Theory partHealth, Safety and Security