Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
34 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers: $67,670 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Assemble garments or textile products. | General |
| Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. | General |
| Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces. | General |
| Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | General |
| Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment. | General |
| Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality. | General |
| Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids. | General |
| Cut fabrics. | General |
| Program equipment to perform production tasks. | General |
| Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production. | General |
| Design templates or patterns. | Development |
| Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Gerber Technology AccuMark | Computer aided design CAD software |
| PatternMaker | Computer aided design CAD software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Environmental Drycleaner | Drycleaning & Laundry Institute | Not Available |
| Master Sewing and Design Professional | Association of Sewing and Design Professionals | Not Available |