Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Examine 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.
2. 02Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and mark fabric accordingly.
3. 03Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.
4. 04Trace outlines of specified patterns onto material, and cut fabric, using scissors.
5. 05Mark samples and finished patterns with information, such as garment size, section, style, identification, and sewing instructions.
6. 06Draw outlines of pattern parts by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by drafting new patterns.
7. 07Test patterns by making and fitting sample garments.
8. 08Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, or grading devices.
9. 09Create a paper pattern from which to mass-produce a design concept.
10. 10Create design specifications to provide instructions on garment sewing and assembly.
11. 11Trace outlines of paper onto cardboard patterns, and cut patterns into parts to make templates.
12. 12Position and cut out master or sample patterns, using scissors and knives, or print out copies of patterns, using computers.

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