Dress Patternmaker
Posted on Jan. 20, 2026 by Sharleez Bridal
- Niagara Falls, Canada
- N/A
- Full Time
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Clothier
- Rural area
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Dressmaking shop
- Fashion house
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
Computer and technology knowledge
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- MS Office
Area of specialization
- Layout
- Pattern design
- Decorative stitching
- Lingerie and undergarments
- Shirts and blouses
- Skirts and dresses
- Swimsuits
- Cutting machine
- Pants
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Day
- Weekend
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
Financial benefits
- Night shift premium
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available
Advertised until:
Feb. 19, 2026
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