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Learn about the duties, education requirements, and salary range of a pattern maker in the fashion industry. Discover how to translate designer sketches, create production patterns, and use CAD software. Gain insights into body measurements and garment construction. Enhance your skills with drafting tools and apprenticeships. Explore the California and New York job markets, advancement opportunities, and references for further information.
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A Career in Pattern Making Ashley Benson Fashion 100
Pattern Maker Duties • Translates Designer’s sketches • Creates production patterns for samples • Create full size paper patterns for clothing
Experience with CAD 1-2 year Certificate or Degree Apprenticeships Communication of measurements & construction of garment Expertise in Body measurements Able to use drafting tools Education and Abilities
Personal Qualities • Detailed Oriented • Communicates Effectively • Understands Apparel Manufacturing Process
Salary: $11,000-150,000+ Pattern Makers declining California & New York Advancement Location, Salary & Availability
References • Stone, Elaine. 2007. InFashion: Fun! Fame! Fortune!. China: Fairchild Publications, Inc. • http://www.fashion-schools.org/clothing-pattern-maker.html. Retrieved February, 11, 2009.