Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.

Job Task

• Draws lines between reference points, producing outline of graded pattern.
• Traces outline of specified pattern onto material and cuts fabric, using scissors.
• Examines sketches or sample articles and design specifications to ascertain number, shape, and size of pattern parts.
• Marks finished pattern with garment size, section, and style information.
• Positions and pins pattern sections onto model form and discusses style lines, details, and revisions with designer.
• Lays out large patterns on floor and cuts material, according to markings.
• Makes drawings of garments and patterns, and writes instructions for use in reproducing commercial patterns.
• Computes dimensions of pattern according to size, considering stretching of material, and measures and marks pattern.
• Positions master pattern in clamp of grading device, places paperboard under pattern, sets device to specified size, and marks reference points.
• Positions master pattern on paperboard and drafts reference points based on data from charts.
• Calculates dimensions and specifications from sales order and enters data on worksheet.
• Traces outline of paper onto cardboard pattern, and cuts pattern into parts to make template.
• Positions and cuts out pattern, using scissors and knife.
• Draws patterns for range of garment sizes, grading master pattern for each size, using charts or grading device.
• Draws details on outlined parts to indicate guides in joining parts.
• Draws outline of pattern parts, using drafting instruments such as calipers, squares, and straight and curved rules.

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