Is being a pattern maker a good fit for you?
Draws and makes the master patterns used to cut cloth into clothing. May also mark and cut fabric.
What the work involves
- Creates a master pattern for each garment size using charts, drawing tools and computers.
- Enters measurements into computers to help design and cut patterns.
- Draws details on pattern parts to show where pleats, pockets and buttonholes go.
- Adjusts patterns after the garment has been tried on.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a pattern maker is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.