Overview
Patternmakers in textile, leather and fur products create master patterns for the production of garments, footwear and other textile, leather or fur products. They are employed by pattern manufacturers, textile, leather or fur products manufacturers, or they may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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
Draw, lay out and cut master patterns of products
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
Create pattern size variations from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments, or forward patterns to computer operator to create pattern size variations
Lay out master patterns on fabric and cut sample patterns
Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
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$78,000
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Job openings
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27expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
College courses in design and patternmaking or One to two years of on-the-job training are required.
Courses in computer-assisted patternmaking may be required.
Additional information
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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