Hard Skills
ExpertFur Pattern DraftingThe process of creating physical or digital templates for fur clothing items, accounting for the unique characteristics of animal skins such as grain, nap, and thickness.
AdvancedFur Pelt Layout and MatchingArranging pattern pieces on fur pelts to ensure color consistency, hair length alignment, and optimal use of the material.
IntermediateFur Garment GradingScaling base patterns to various sizes while adjusting for the bulk and seam allowances specific to fur construction.
IntermediateComputer-Aided Design (CAD) for FurUtilizing specialized software to digitize patterns, perform grading, and simulate the drape of fur materials.
AdvancedFur Material Costing and EstimationCalculating the total cost and quantity of fur skins required for a production run based on pattern surface area and pelt yields.