The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Apparel manufacturers
- Textile products manufacturers
- Household furniture manufacturers
Outlook
The apparel industry has been declining for years. This trend will continue. However, some job openings will occur each year as current sewing machine operators leave the career.
Many factors affect this decline. One is the increase in imported products from other countries. Many companies have moved their operations to Mexico and China to reduce costs. This trend will continue. In addition, many larger firms have automated simple sewing procedures. As a result, automatic machines have increased output and reduced the need for workers.
Sewing Machine Operators (CIS 100447)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
3,676 Medium |
& |
-5.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
387 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
213 Medium |
& |
1.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
64 Small |
& |
1.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,806 Medium |
& |
-4.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
191 Few |
| Decatur Area |
24 Very small |
& |
-4.2% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
336 Medium |
& |
-9.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Du Page County |
189 Small |
& |
-6.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
97 Small |
& |
-17.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
43 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
22 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
192 Small |
& |
-3.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| McHenry County |
105 Small |
& |
-14.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
26 Very small |
& |
-11.5% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
27 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
72 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
38 Very small |
& |
-2.6% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
50 Very small |
& |
2.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
62 Very small |
& |
-6.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
49 Small |
& |
-22.4% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
21 Very small |
& |
-9.5% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
36 Very small |
& |
-2.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
269 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| United States |
128,700 Medium |
& |
-13.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
11,900 Few |