Hard Skills
AdvancedManual Pattern DraftingThe process of creating physical paper or card templates from body measurements or design sketches to guide the cutting of fabric.
IntermediateCAD for PatternmakingUtilizing specialized software such as Gerber, Lectra, or Optitex to create, digitize, and modify garment patterns electronically.
AdvancedPattern GradingThe systematic process of scaling a base size pattern into a range of different sizes based on standardized measurement charts.
IntermediateTextile and Material AnalysisUnderstanding the physical properties of fabrics, leathers, and furs, including drape, grain, shrinkage, and stretch characteristics.
IntermediateTech Pack DevelopmentCreating comprehensive technical specification packages that include construction details, measurements, and finishing instructions for factories.
AdvancedGarment Fitting and AlterationEvaluating the drape and fit of a prototype on a model or dress form and translating necessary corrections back into the pattern.
AdvancedDrapingThe art of manipulating fabric directly on a dress form to create a three-dimensional design before translating it into a two-dimensional pattern.