Hard Skills
AdvancedTechnical Pattern DraftingThe ability to create precise flat patterns for garments based on design sketches, specifications, or physical samples using manual techniques or geometric calculations.
IntermediateFabric Knowledge and Material ScienceUnderstanding the physical properties of various textiles, including grain lines, stretch recovery, shrinkage, and weight, to predict how a pattern will behave in a finished garment.
IntermediateComputer-Aided Design (CAD) for TextilesProficiency in using specialized garment software like Gerber, Lectra, or Optitex to create, digitize, and modify patterns.
AdvancedPattern GradingThe process of scaling a base size pattern into a range of additional sizes while maintaining the original design proportions and fit integrity.
IntermediateMarker Making and Fabric OptimizationThe strategic arrangement of pattern pieces on fabric to maximize material utilization and minimize industrial waste.
IntermediatePrecision Cutting and Tool HandlingExpertise in using industrial cutting tools such as straight knives, band saws, or laser cutters to precisely cut fabric components according to pattern markings.