Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

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

What a fabric and apparel patternmaker does

Become a fabric and apparel patternmaker

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good fabric and apparel patternmaker

  • Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $32 per hour with an average salary of $66,900 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $30 and $33 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $62,000 and $68,900 per year.

Fabric And Apparel Patternmaker job outlook

  • There are 35 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 1 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

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Education needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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