How do they match: Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

  • Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

  • Production Pattern Maker
  • CAD Operator
  • Computer Aided Design Operator
  • Print and Pattern Designer
  • Sail Lay-Out Worker
  • Shoe Designer and Patternmaker

  • Create a paper pattern from which to mass-produce a design concept.
  • Examine sketches, sample articles, and design specifications to determine quantities, shapes, and sizes of pattern parts, and to determine the amount of material or fabric required to make a product.

  • Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
  • Assemble garments or textile products.
  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Construct patterns, templates, or other work aids.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Program equipment to perform production tasks.