A stitcher works in the performing arts industry. As a stitcher, you take the costume pieces prepared by the cutter and assemble and sew them together into full costumes. Stitchers know how to sew by hand and with a machine. Hand sewing is a vital skill because period costumes require a handmade look that sewing machines cannot replicate. Stitchers also need to accommodate the specific wardrobe needs of the actors who wear the attire; they must know how to add hidden snaps, buttons, or zippers. Outside of film and theater, a stitcher may also work on upholstery.