| Job Title |
Shirring-machine Operator |
| Job Description |
Operates Sewing Machine Equipped With Shirring Attachment To
Shorten Or Decorate Edges Of Material With Gathers Or Puckers
For Use In Fabricating Articles, Such As Buffing Wheels,
Curtains And Tie-backs, Casket Interiors, Hats And Caps, And
Decorative Folds In Fabrics For Garment Trimmings: Turns Screws
To Adjust Tension Of Thread, Length Of Stitch, And Spacing And
Width Of Shirred Runnings. Presses Knee Control To Raise
Gathering Device, Positions Edge Of Material Beneath Needle, And
Lowers Gathering Device Onto Material. Trims Excess Thread And
Material From Shirred Material, Using Scissors Or Knife-blade
Attachment. Performs Duties As Described Under Sewing-machine
Operator, Regular Equipment (any Industry) Master Title.
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