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Specific Skills
- Estimate quantity of fabric necessary
- Create pattern size variations from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments, or forward patterns to computer operator to create pattern size variations
- Examine sketches, samples of articles and specifications of designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and assess the amount of cloth required to make a product
- Outline parts of patterns on paper and mark patterns to indicate details such as the placement of pockets and pleats on garments, decorative stitching on shoe parts or eyelets on canvas products
- Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Type of Materials
- Velvet or pile fabrics
- Silk
- Polyester or synthetic
- Nylon
- Leather
- Fur
- Cotton
Personal Suitability
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Client focus
- Judgement