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Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Production · SOC 51-6092
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$62,750
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
600
Proj. Annual Openings
2,950
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.8%
Top Skills
1.Critical Thinking
2.Active Listening
3.Judgment and Decision Making
4.Time Management
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
Common titles: Cutter, Designer, Fabric Cutter, Pattern Designer, Pattern Maker, Pattern Technician
Representative Tasks
- •Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, or grading devices.
- •Input specifications into computers to assist with pattern design and pattern cutting.
- •Draw details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features, using computers or drafting instruments.
- •Make adjustments to patterns after fittings.
- •Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Design templates or patterns.
- •Program equipment to perform production tasks.
- •Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
- •Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
- •Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
Tools & Technologies
Adobe Illustrator · hotAdobe Photoshop · hotAutodesk AutoCAD · hotMicrosoft Excel · hotAdobe Creative Cloud software · hotAdobe InDesign · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotGerber Technology AccuMarkPatternMaker
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
0.5%
Avg AI Exposure
1
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 4% Bright |
| Median Salary | $62,750 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |