Fabric & Apparel Patternmakers
Code: 51-6092.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Cutter
Designer
Fabric Cutter
Pattern Designer
Pattern Maker
Pattern Technician
Production Pattern Maker
Sewing Pattern Layout Technician
Technical Designer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, or grading devices.
- Input specifications into computers to assist with pattern design and pattern cutting.
- Draw details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features, using computers or drafting instruments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fabric & Apparel Patternmakers
Salaries for a Fabric & Apparel Patternmakers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Fabric & Apparel Patternmakers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Fabric & Apparel Patternmakers include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Fabric & Apparel Patternmakers professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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