Patternmakers
(NOC 5245)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportPatternmakers in this group create master patterns to produce clothes, footwear and other textile, leather or fur products. They work for pattern manufacturers, textile, leather or fur products manufacturers, or they may be self-employed.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Patternmakers - Textile, Leather, and Fur Products most commonly work part-time hours. Also, a large percentage of the workforce is self-employed which should be an important consideration for those thinking about employment in the occupation.
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MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$24.73
Median$36.29
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Patternmakers in this group create master patterns to produce clothes, footwear and other textile, leather or fur products. They work for pattern manufacturers, textile, leather or fur products manufacturers, or they may be self-employed.
Job duties
Patternmakers:
- Study design sketches, samples of articles and specifications to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and measure the amount of cloth required to make a product.
- Draw, lay out and cut master patterns of products.
- Outline parts of patterns on paper and mark patterns to indicate details like pocket and pleat locations, decorative stitching on shoe parts or eyelets on canvas products.
- Create pattern size variations from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments, or forward patterns to computer operator to create pattern size variations.
- Lay out master patterns on fabric and cut sample patterns.
- Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns.
Sample job titles
- dress patternmaker
- embroidery patternmaker
- fur garment patternmaker
- garment patternmaker
- leather products patternmaker
- shoe patternmaker
- textile products patternmaker
Skills
Job requirements
- High school is required.
- College courses in design and patternmaking or one to two years of on-the-job training are required.
- Courses in computer-assisted patternmaking may be required.
Other considerations
Movement to supervisor positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
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employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Top Industries of Employment
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
Apprenticeship
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ACompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult High School Siploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramThe Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Fashion Design
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. They include courses in apparel design, accessory design, the design of men's, women's, and children's wear, flat pattern design, computer-assisted design and manufacturing, concept planning, designing in specific materials, labour and cost analysis, history of fashion, fabric art and printing, and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry.
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