pattern marker

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Repair

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
• Operate sewing machines or sew by hand
• Make, alter or re-style fur garments and accessories
• Make made-to-measure garments according to customer and manufacturing specifications
• Lay out, cut, sew and press materials to make hats
• Fit, alter and repair garments as required
• Mark, cut and sew fabric
• Design patterns to fit measurements
• Select and modify commercial patterns to customers' and clothing manufacturers' specifications and fit

Type of materials

• Nylon
• Polyester or synthetic
• Silk
• Velvet or pile fabrics
• Vinyl
• Textiles and leather
• Satin
• Cotton or synthetic
• Furs and skins

Area of work experience

• Tailoring
• Dressmaking
• Designing
• Alterations

Area of specialization

• Pattern design
• Jackets and coats
• Shirts and blouses
• Skirts and dresses
• Theatrical costumes
• Pants
• Tailor
• Furrier
• Seamstress

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Initiative
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Reliability
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance