Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

Top 3 patternmaker Jobs

  • Patternmaker/Wood Working - Ponca City Development Authority - Blackwell, OK

    Previous experience as a Patternmaker or Wood Working highly preferred. * Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design models. * Excellent fine motor skills. * Experience with measuring ...

  • Patternmaker - Cult Gaia - Los Angeles, CA

    Patternmaker DEPARTMENT: Design/Atelier REPORTS TO: Head Patternmaker POSITION SUMMARY: The Patternmaker is responsible for draping, patternmaking, attending alterations and fittings and working with ...

  • Product Engineer - Apparel - Filson - Seattle, WA

    Collaborate with patternmaker as needed. * Assist in building SOP's, templates, and libraries for utilization by team. * Stay updated on current market trends, particularly in LBA product ...

See all patternmaker jobs


What Fabric and apparel patternmakers Do

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


Fabric and apparel patternmaker Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 4,700
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $58,650

Job Outlook for Fabric and apparel patternmakers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -500
  • Growth rate: -10 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Fabric and apparel patternmaker

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Get the education you need: Find schools near you!


*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

Explore more careers: View all Careers or Browse Careers by Category