I didn't work in a factory but in my early 30s I got a job repairing clothes. I worked at a dress shop and if the customers broke the zipper, I replaced it. Jobs like that. One winter the store received a coat with two left arms. The manager was able to get a right arm from the factory and I put in the new arm. I have to say that I loved it! First of all I got to see all the new clothes first hand. Second of all, I used an industrial machine. I was very sad when I had to go back to being a secretary. I really loved sewing but not very lucrative and with 6 children needed a better paying job.