Overview
Clothing Patternmakers draw sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles and design specifications, and cut out patterns for garments.
Day-to-day
- confers with customers to determine material, styles and designs of garments
- interprets designs, sketches and samples to determine pattern specifications
- cuts out master patterns.
To become a Clothing Patternmaker
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You usually need a certificate III, IV or diploma in clothing production or applied fashion design and technology to work as a Clothing Patternmaker. Some workers complete a traineeship.