Pattern maker (executor, models)

Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and hatters fit, alter and repair tailored or hand-made garments. They make made-to-measure garments such as suits, coats and dresses from textiles, furs and other materials, and make hats or wigs according to the requirements of customers or clothing manufacturers.

• making coats, suits, skirts, shirts, blouses, lingerie, corsets, hats, wigs and similar garments to individual customer order;
• selecting textiles, fabrics or furs matching the desired sizes, colours and quality of fabrics and garments;
• laying out templates and cutting out patterns;
• altering garment styles, such as narrowing trouser legs, reducing lapels and cuffs, and/or adding or removing shoulder pads;
• selecting and modifying ready-made patterns according to the requirements and measurements of customers or clothing manufacturers;
• fitting, altering and repairing made-to-measure garments, dresses, coats and the like according to customers' requirements;
• making and maintaining costumes for theatrical, television and film productions;
• pleating, twisting and draping various materials such as satin or silk, and sewing on ribbons or appliqués to decorate hats;
• sewing and attaching various materials and hair to make wigs;
• selecting different shades of hair to give wigs a natural appearance, and arranging and sewing hair in position;
• making, altering and repairing fur garments and other articles;
• restoring and renovating fur garments.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Designer-pattern maker, garments
• Tailor, men's/women's clothing
• Furrier
• Hatter