dress patternmaker - Mississauga, Canada - 1785136 Ontario Ltd

Description

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Draw, lay out and cut master pattern of product
• Create pattern size variations from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments
• Lay out master pattern on fabric and cut sample pattern
• Estimate the amount of material of fabric required to make a product
• Examine sketches, samples of articles and specifications of designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and assess the amount of cloth required to make a product
• Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns
• Outline parts of patterns on paper and mark patterns to indicate details such as the placement of pockets and pleats on garments, decorative stitching on shoe parts or eyelets on canvas products

Type of materials

• Canvas
• Cotton
• Nylon
• Silk
• Velvet or pile fabrics

Area of specialization

• Pattern design
• Decorative stitching
• Lingerie and undergarments
• Shirts and blouses
• Skirts and dresses
• Swimsuits
• Pants

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• 20/20 vision
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week