ISCO-08 7533
Sewing, embroidery and related workers
0.0%
ADI · 418th of 433 · 95% interval 0.0–0.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 0.0% of the task time of sewing, embroidery and related workers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full0.0%
418th of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time6.9%
423rd of 433 · interval 4.4–10.3
Evidence37
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 2.4 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 90.4%L1Augmentation · 9.6%L2Partial delegation · 0.0%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
37 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.Sewers, Hand | 8.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Fit garments on clients, altering as needed.Sewers, Hand · supplemental task | 8.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.Sewers, Hand | 8.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 6 min | Physical presence |
| Smooth seams with heated irons, flat bones, or rubbing sticks.Sewers, Hand · supplemental task | 7.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.Sewers, Hand | 7.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.Sewers, Hand | 7.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.Sewers, Hand | 6.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Fold, twist, stretch, or drape material, and secure articles in preparation for sewing.Sewers, Hand · supplemental task | 6.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Sew buttonholes, or add lace or other trimming.Sewers, Hand · supplemental task | 5.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Draw and cut patterns according to specifications.Sewers, Hand · supplemental task | 4.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Tie, knit, weave or knot ribbon, yarn, or decorative materials.Sewers, Hand · supplemental task | 3.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes, as by trimming the edges of new soles and heels to the shoe shape.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 16 min | Physical presence |
| Clean and polish shoes.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Prepare inserts, heel pads, and lifts from casts of customers' feet.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Place shoes on lasts to remove soles and heels, using knives or pliers.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence |
Show the other 22 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair or replace soles, heels, and other parts of footwear, using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials, and equipment.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Cement, nail, or sew soles and heels to shoes.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 42 min | Physical presence |
| Dye, soak, polish, paint, stamp, stitch, stain, buff, or engrave leather or other materials to obtain desired effects, decorations, or shapes.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 11% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Shape shoe heels with a knife, and sand them on a buffing wheel for smoothness.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Nail heel and toe cleats onto shoes.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Attach insoles to shoe lasts, affix shoe uppers, and apply heels and outsoles.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Cut out parts, following patterns or outlines, using knives, shears, scissors, or machine presses.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Construct, decorate, or repair leather products according to specifications, using sewing machines, needles and thread, leather lacing, glue, clamps, hand tools, or rivets.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Estimate the costs of requested products or services such as custom footwear or footwear repair, and receive payment from customers.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check the texture, color, and strength of leather to ensure that it is adequate for a particular purpose.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cut, insert, position, and secure paddings, cushioning, or linings, using stitches or glue.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Stretch shoes, dampening parts and inserting and twisting parts, using an adjustable stretcher.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Repair and recondition leather products such as trunks, luggage, shoes, saddles, belts, purses, and baseball gloves.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Inspect articles for defects, and remove damaged or worn parts, using hand tools.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Align and stitch or glue materials such as fabric, fleece, leather, or wood, to join parts.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Re-sew seams, and replace handles and linings of suitcases or handbags.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Drill or punch holes and insert or attach metal rings, handles, and fastening hardware, such as buckles.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Draw patterns, using measurements, designs, plaster casts, or customer specifications, and position or outline patterns on work pieces.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Attach accessories or ornamentation to decorate or protect products.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Select materials and patterns, and trace patterns onto materials to be cut out.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Make, modify, and repair orthopedic or therapeutic footwear according to doctors' prescriptions, or modify existing footwear for people with foot problems and special needs.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read prescriptions or specifications, and take measurements to establish the type of product to be made, using calipers, tape measures, or rules.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 0.0% | 4 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.046 | 8 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.774 | 31 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 49 | 39 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.045 | 24 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (75)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Product graders and testers (excluding foods and beverages) 7543 | 38.0 | |
| Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters 7532 | 31.0 | |
| Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers 7544 | 30.0 | |
| Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified 7549 | 20.8 | |
| Wood treaters 7521 | 19.8 | |
| Cabinet-makers and related workers 7522 | 19.6 | |
| Bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers 7512 | 19.0 | |
| Upholsterers and related workers 7534 | 18.7 | |
| Shotfirers and blasters 7542 | 14.9 | |
| Dairy-products makers 7513 | 13.9 | |
| Food and beverage tasters and graders 7515 | 7.9 | |
| Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers 7511 | 7.8 |
Dashed line: sewing, embroidery and related workers (0.0%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Sewing, embroidery and related workers (ISCO-08 7533), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7533
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Sewing, embroidery and related workers (ISCO-08 7533)}
}Machine-readable
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