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96% Chance of Automation

“Curtain Mender” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.

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Repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as draperies, linens, parachutes, and tents.

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Fabric Menders, Except Garment”.

Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Sew fringe, tassels, and ruffles onto drapes and curtains, and buttons and trimming onto garments.
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools.
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.