O*NET-SOC 51-6092.00

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7507/2016
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3807/2016
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.2507/2016
Time Management2.B.5.a3.2507/2016
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.1207/2016
Mathematics2.A.1.e3.1207/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.007/2016
Visualization1.A.1.f.24.007/2016
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.7507/2016
Originality1.A.1.b.23.7507/2016
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6207/2016
Mathematical Reasoning1.A.1.c.13.6207/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, or grading devices.Core5707/2016
Input specifications into computers to assist with pattern design and pattern cutting.Core5707/2016
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.Core5707/2016
Make adjustments to patterns after fittings.Core5707/2016
Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.Core6007/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.5211/2023
Artistic5.4611/2023
Conventional4.3111/2023
Enterprising1.511/2023
Social1.3711/2023
Investigative1.2811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.