Clothing - Patternmaker-Grader (Clothing)

General:

Draws sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments.

Tasks Include:

  • interprets designs, sketches and samples to determine pattern specifications
  • creates or drafts blocks or master patterns
  • grades patterns by hand or computer
  • draws final design details and production guides on master patterns
  • cuts out master patterns
  • marks size, identification and style information on patterns