Clothing Patternmaker – ANZSCO 393212

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Description

Draws sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments.

Skill Level

3

Alternative Titles

NULL

Specializations

  • Pattern Grader (Clothing)
  • Patternmaker-Grader

Skills Assessment Authority

TRA

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 3932 Clothing Trades Workers

Description

prepare and cut garment patterns and fabric, and make and repair garments.

Tasks

  • conferring with customers to determine material, styles and designs of garments
  • interpreting designs, sketches and samples to determine pattern specifications
  • cutting out master patterns
  • laying up and cutting fabric
  • pinning, basting and draping garment parts
  • sewing garments
  • fitting basted garments on customers and marking areas requiring alteration
  • sewing buttonholes, and sewing on buttons, hooks, eyes and press fasteners to finish garments
  • pressing and finishing work

Skill Level

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