DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
51-6092 Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Occupational Description:
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 670 | 249 | $11.09/hr | $0.35/hr | $9.79/hr | $10.17/hr | $10.81/hr | $11.44/hr | $11.82/hr |
| U S | 6,500 | 598 | $21.81/hr | $0.76/hr | $10.44/hr | $13.58/hr | $18.83/hr | $29.22/hr | $37.37/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2010 - 2020 | |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 240 | $19.08/hr | 5.5% |
| Etchers and Engravers | 90 | $16.44/hr | N/A |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | N/A | $16.02/hr | -20.9% |
Tasks for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
- Draws outline of pattern parts, using drafting instruments such as calipers, squares, and straight and curved rules.
- Positions and cuts out pattern, using scissors and knife.
- Traces outline of paper onto cardboard pattern, and cuts pattern into parts to make template.
- Traces outline of specified pattern onto material and cuts fabric, using scissors.
- Marks finished pattern with garment size, section, and style information.
- Positions and pins pattern sections onto model form and discusses style lines, details, and revisions with designer.
- Lays out large patterns on floor and cuts material, according to markings.
- Makes drawings of garments and patterns, and writes instructions for use in reproducing commercial patterns.
- Computes dimensions of pattern according to size, considering stretching of material, and measures and marks pattern.
- Positions master pattern in clamp of grading device, places paperboard under pattern, sets device to specified size, and marks reference points.
- Positions master pattern on paperboard and drafts reference points based on data from charts.
- Calculates dimensions and specifications from sales order and enters data on worksheet.
- Examines sketches or sample articles and design specifications to ascertain number, shape, and size of pattern parts.
- Draws lines between reference points, producing outline of graded pattern.
- Draws details on outlined parts to indicate guides in joining parts.
- Draws patterns for range of garment sizes, grading master pattern for each size, using charts or grading device.