dress patternmaker

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Clothier
• Rural area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Dressmaking shop
• Fashion house

Tasks

• Draw, lay out and cut master pattern of product
• Create pattern size variations from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments
• Lay out master pattern on fabric and cut sample pattern
• Estimate the amount of material of fabric required to make a product
• 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
• Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Layout
• Pattern design
• Decorative stitching
• Lingerie and undergarments
• Shirts and blouses
• Skirts and dresses
• Swimsuits
• Cutting machine
• Pants

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Parking available