Personal Suitability

Accurate; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Judgement

Type of Materials

Vinyl; Rubber; Polyester or synthetic; Nylon; Leather

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Area of Specialization Pattern design; Layout; Cutting machine

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; Lay out, cut, fabricate and install upholstery

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English