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wearing apparel patternmaker

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.

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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

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
operate garment manufacturing machines
inspect wearing apparel products
OPTIONALOptional competences
examine sample garments
sew pieces of fabric
keep up to date on costume design

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Skills overview

28total
21 essential
7 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 21 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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