person measuring fabric

Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products

(NOC 53125)
Annual Earnings
$78,000
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, less than 2 years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
50

Career Overview

Patternmakers in this unit group:

  • Create master patterns for the production of garments, footwear and other textile, leather or fur products
  • Work for pattern manufacturers, textile, leather or fur products manufacturers
  • May be self-employed

 

Duties

Patternmakers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Look at sketches, samples of articles and designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and measure the amount of cloth required to make product
  • Draw, lay out and cut master pattern of product
  • Outline parts of pattern on paper and mark pattern to indicate details such as placement of pockets and pleats on garments, decorative stitching on shoe parts or eyelets on canvas products
  • Create different pattern sizes from master pattern using computer or drafting instruments, or forward pattern to computer operator to create other pattern sizes
  • Lay out master pattern on fabric and cut sample pattern
  • Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$78,000

Provincial Hourly Rate

HighNot available
MedianNot available
LowNot available
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

110

% Employed Full Time

45%
Source: 2021 Census

Work takes place in a conventional indoor setting.

 

Career Pathways

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

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Realistic
Artistic
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Job Titles

Dress patternmaker
Embroidery patternmaker
Fur garment patternmaker
Garment patternmaker
Leather products patternmaker
Shoe patternmaker
Textile products patternmaker

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary 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

 

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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

68%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

59%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

56%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

56%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

53%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

53%
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

53%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

53%
Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

53%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

53%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

110
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

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Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 0 0.0%
Mainland/Southwest 80 76.2%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 0 0.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast 25 23.8%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

50
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

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Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 40 0.5%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan Not available Not available
Vancouver Island/Coast 10 1.0%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Manufacturing30
Retail Trade10
Repair, Personal And Non-Profit Services10
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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