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Employment Percentage
-188.0487805
SOC ID
51-6092
SOC Title
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
ONET ID
51-6092.00
ONET Concat ID
51609200
Median Salary
63924.66
Ed Level High School
43.52
Ed Level Certificate
11.53
Ed Level Some College
18.58
Ed Level Associates
0
Ed Level Bachelors
26.360001
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a high school diploma or less
Career Description
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
Core 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.
  • Make adjustments to patterns after fittings.
  • Draw outlines of pattern parts by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by drafting new patterns.
  • Mark samples and finished patterns with information, such as garment size, section, style, identification, and sewing instructions.
  • Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.
  • Test patterns by making and fitting sample garments.
  • Position and cut out master or sample patterns, using scissors and knives, or print out copies of patterns, using computers.
  • Create a paper pattern from which to mass-produce a design concept.
  • Discuss design specifications with designers, and convert their original models of garments into patterns of separate parts that can be laid out on a length of fabric.
  • 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.
  • Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and mark fabric accordingly.
  • Create design specifications to provide instructions on garment sewing and assembly.
  • Trace outlines of paper onto cardboard patterns, and cut patterns into parts to make templates.
  • Trace outlines of specified patterns onto material, and cut fabric, using scissors.
Start Annual Earnings
28991.04
Top Annual Earnings
105169.48
EMSI Career Title Slug
fabric-and-apparel-patternmaker