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Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

(SOC Code : 51-6092)

in California

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

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months) .

Occupational Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
				25th	Median	75th
California	2023	1st Qtr	$33.04	$19.10	$32.57	$40.89

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Total Job Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	1,700	1,500	-200	-11.8	1,970

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of California

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturin

487

77.8%

Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notion

1,380

9.5%

Textile Product Mills

971

1.7%

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Program Title

Apparel and Textile Manufacture

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Input specifications into computers to assist with pattern design and pattern cutting.

Make adjustments to patterns after fittings.

Test patterns by making and fitting sample garments.

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.

Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and mark fabric accordingly.

Draw outlines of pattern parts by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by drafting new patterns.

Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, or grading devices.

Position and cut out master or sample patterns, using scissors and knives, or print out copies of patterns, using computers.

Create a paper pattern from which to mass-produce a design concept.

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.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)

Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

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