Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts.
About the profession
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
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Occupation on screen: Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers (O*NET 51-6092.00). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker → Practitioner Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker → Senior Practitioner Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker → Lead Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$107K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $31,780 - $50,553/year With equity/bonuses: $34,958 - $60,664 Top markets (SF/NYC): $36,547 - $60,664 Execute core tasks using Critical Thinking…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material. 10am, Examine sketches, sample articles, and design specifications to determine…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $22,246 - $45,498 Year 2-3: Junior level $50,553 - $65,859 Year 4-6: Mid level $65,859 - $71,405 Year 7-10: Senior level $71,405 - $92,503 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and Active Listening You communicate…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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