The industry has shown a significant reduction in workforce , at least in the last reported period between 2014 and 2015. Over 586 employees lost their job in that period, a loss of -1.35%. The most recent numbers show a total of 4,789 businesses currently operating in the Sewing Needlework and Piece Goods Stores industry. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (178% more) the average for the Sporting Goods Hobby and Musical Instrument Stores Industry.