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. They make samples and prototypes in order to produce series of patterns of wearing apparel in different sizes.

Alternative Labels

apparel patternmaker

bespoke wearing apparel patternmaker

clothing pattern maker

fabric and apparel patternmaker

garment and related patternmaker

pattern developer

pattern grader

sewing layout pattern technician

wearing apparel pattern technician

wearing apparel pattern worker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

properties of textile materials

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/18232485-5f8b-4c53-80f2-3d9f8f9d0e20

Status

released

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