Pattern cutters create pattern templates based on drawings from a fashion designer to make clothes.
£15,000 Starter
to£40,000 Experienced
36 to 38 a week
evenings / weekends occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in fashion or garment technology.
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course, for example:
You'll usually need:
You can do a fashion and textiles pattern cutter advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could start as a pattern cutting assistant or sample machinist with a clothing manufacturer or fashion design company and work your way up.
You can do short courses in pattern cutting through university fashion departments, colleges and adult education centres.
To get onto courses and find jobs, you'll need a portfolio of your work to show off your skills and creative ideas.
You may find it useful to join The Textile Institute for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can get more information on working in creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in a workshop, in a factory or in a creative studio.
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