Dress Patternmaker

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Draw, lay out and cut master pattern of product
• Create pattern size variations from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments
• Lay out master pattern on fabric and cut sample pattern
• Estimate the amount of material of fabric required to make a product
• Examine sketches, samples of articles and specifications of designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and assess the amount of cloth required to make a product
• Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns
• Outline parts of patterns on paper and mark patterns to indicate details such as the placement of pockets and pleats on garments, decorative stitching on shoe parts or eyelets on canvas products

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD

Area of specialization

• Pattern design

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits