Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
O*NET Code: 51-6092.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
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💼 Also Known As
Apparel PatternmakerClothing Pattern PreparerClothing PatternmakerComputer PatternmakerCutterDesignerDraperEmbroidery OperatorEmbroidery PatternmakerFabric CutterFabric Pattern GraderFabric SourcerFashion PatternmakerFurniture DesignerGarment PatternmakerGrader MarkerMarker MakerPattern Chart WriterPattern DesignerPattern Grader
⚡ Skills (14)
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Time Management3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Speaking3/100
Mathematics3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (9)
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Gerber Technology AccuMark
Computer aided design CAD software
0PatternMaker
Computer aided design CAD software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers → Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
Transition Difficulty: Easy (83% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (5)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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