wearing apparel patternmaker

Description

Wearing apparel patternmakers interpret design sketches and cut patterns for all kinds of wearing apparel using various handtools or industrial machines complying with customer requirements. They make samples and prototypes in order to produce series of patterns of wearing apparel in different sizes.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

manufacturing of made-up textile articles apparel manufacturing technology manufacturing of wearing apparel CAD for garment manufacturing standard sizing systems for clothing

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

properties of textile materials

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate garment manufacturing machines inspect wearing apparel products coordinate manufacturing production activities grade patterns for wearing apparel draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwares analyse supply chain strategies alter wearing apparel use pattern-cutting softwares perform process control in the wearing apparel industry distinguish accessories cut fabrics create patterns for garments operate computerised control systems distinguish fabrics manufacture wearing apparel products make technical drawings of fashion pieces

OPTIONALOptional competences

examine sample garments sew pieces of fabric keep up to date on costume design use 3D scanners for clothing analyse scanned data of the body manage briefs for clothing manufacturing