Personal Suitability Accurate; Client focus; Judgement

Type of Materials

Velvet or pile fabrics; Silk; Polyester or synthetic; Nylon; Cotton

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Manual dexterity; 20/20 vision; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Samples

Portfolio; Design sample; Example of completed work; Product sample

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Work Setting

Pattern manufacturer; Garment manufacturing company; Dressmaking shop; Clothier

Area of Specialization

Skirts and dresses; Shirts and blouses; Pattern design

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Adobe Illustrator

Specific Skills

Lay out master pattern on fabric and cut sample pattern; Estimate quantity of fabric necessary; Draw, lay out and cut master pattern of product; 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

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English