Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.

• Assistant Designer
• Cartoon Designer
• Designer and Patternmaker
• Draper
• Embroidery Patternmaker
• Grader Marker
• Pattern Chart-Writer
• Pattern Grader-Cutter
• Patternmaker
• Patternmaker
• Pleat Patternmaker
• Sail-Lay-Out Worker

• Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.
• Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, and/or grading devices.
• Create a paper pattern from which to mass-produce a design concept.
• Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and mark fabric accordingly.
• Discuss design specifications with designers, and convert their original models of garments into patterns of separate parts that can be laid out on a length of fabric.
• Draw details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features, using computers or drafting instruments.
• Draw outlines of pattern parts by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by drafting new patterns.
• Examine sketches, sample articles, and design specifications to determine quantities, shapes, and sizes of pattern parts, and to determine the amount of material or fabric required to make a product.
• Mark samples and finished patterns with information such as garment size, section, style, identification, and sewing instructions.
• Position and cut out master or sample patterns, using scissors and knives, or print out copies of patterns, using computers.
• Test patterns by making and fitting sample garments.
• Trace outlines of paper onto cardboard patterns, and cut patterns into parts to make templates.
• Trace outlines of specified patterns onto material, and cut fabric using scissors.

• attach or mark identification onto products or containers
• calculate dimensions or specifications of fabric or leather pattern
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• cut or trim fabric or leather
• draw designs, letters, or lines
• draw master pattern for fabric or leather goods
• estimate materials or labor requirements
• examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• make independent judgment in assembly procedures
• measure and mark reference points or cutting lines on workpieces
• measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• prepare instructions for workers
• press garment or fabric
• read specifications
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
• use hand iron
• use hand or power tools
• use portable electric fabric cutter