Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products
Patternmakers in this unit group create master patterns for the production of garments, footwear and other textile, leather or fur products.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 3
Skill Level
QC, PE, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Examine sketches, samples of articles and specifications of designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and assess 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 such as the placement of pockets and pleats on garments, 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.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkCollege courses in design and patternmaking orone to two years of on-the-job training are required.
- checkCourses in computer-assisted patternmaking may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products (NOC 53125) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products in Quebec: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products mainly work in the following sectors: Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 32%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 18%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 11%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations51% of patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.9% of patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 28% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 71% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
TEER 3 occupations require college or vocational training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Express Entry (FSTP)
Canadian Experience Class
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Monitoring
to track and assess the quality, accuracy and consistency of patterns throughout the production process, ensuring adherence to design specifications and identifying potential adjustments or improvements as needed
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to detect malfunctions, maintain optimal settings and ensure smooth workflow, adjusting equipment as needed to meet production specifications and quality standards
Near Vision
to precisely see and discern fine details in patterns, measurements and textures at close range, enabling accurate adjustments and creation of intricate designs
Spatial Visualization
to visualise complex garment or product structures, translate 2D designs into accurate 3D patterns and efficiently plan layouts for material optimization
Attention to Detail
to ensure precise measurements, pattern alignment and adherence to design specifications to achieve accurate and high-quality final products
Knowledge in Arts
to understand design principles, fabric properties and pattern construction techniques to interpret and create basic patterns
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