clothing CAD patternmaker

Description

Clothing CAD patternmakers design, evaluate, adjust and modify patterns, cutting plans and technical files for all kinds of wearing apparel using CAD systems, acting as interfaces with digital printing, cutting and assembly operations, being aware of the technical requirements on quality, manufacturability and cost assessment.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

3D body scanning technologies types of textile fibres circular economy commercial clothing glossary fabric types manufacturing of wearing apparel CAD for garment manufacturing standard sizing systems for clothing prototyping in the wearing apparel industry

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

research and development in textiles properties of textile materials

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

develop product design examine sample garments develop new products inspect wearing apparel products grade patterns for wearing apparel draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwares calculate purchasing levels of raw materials follow a tech pack repair patterns define specifications for clothing prepare production prototypes develop production line draft bill of materials analyse scanned data of the body distinguish accessories draft design specifications create patterns for garments distinguish fabrics make technical drawings of fashion pieces

OPTIONALOptional competences

use 3D scanners for clothing analyse clothing 3d prototypes use sustainable materials and components manage briefs for clothing manufacturing