Build Your Future in Pattern Making
The Patternmaker Certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry level position as a patternmaker in the apparel manufacturing industry. Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel. As a patternmaker, you will work with designers, and use computer software and sample garments to create patterns that ultimately become articles of clothing. Knowledge of materials and the textile industry is important because you need to know how much fabric is required for each pattern that you create. You’ll also need to size and shape materials to fit your pattern, as well as test your patterns by creating samples.
Degrees & Certificates
- Apply online at fullcoll.edu
- Apply for financial aid: fafsa.ed.gov
- Take the online orientation
- Take assessment exam
- Meet with a Counselor
- Update Personal info in My Gateway
- Register for classes
- Pay fees
Renee Young, Professor
Department Chair
714.992.7559
ryoung@fullcoll.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost is $46 per unit. Non-resident tuition: $258 per unit PLUS enrollment fees (Non-Resident Tuition includes $19.00 Capital Outlay fee per Ed Code 76141).
Costs may vary; please visit website for more information: http://admissions.fullcoll.edu/fees-refunds/.
Associate degree or certificate completion depends on program unit requirements and whether student is enrolled full-time or part-time.
For information on jobs in this industry sector and their median annual salaries visit: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Average Salary: $30,930 – $135,160
• Automatic Fabric Cutter (Autocutter)
• Cutter
• Designer
• Fabric Cutter
• Pattern Designer
• Pattern Maker
• Pattern Technician
• Production Pattern Maker
• Sewing Pattern Layout Technician
• Technical Designer
Employment of fashion designers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2016 to 2026, slower than the average for all occupations.
Most apparel continues to be produced internationally. As a result, employment of fashion designers in the apparel manufacturing industry is projected to decline about 33 percent over the projection period, slowing the overall employment growth of fashion designers.
However, employment of fashion designers in the retail trade industry is projected to grow about 22 percent over the projection period. Retailers are selling more fashion-inspired clothing, which increases the demand for fashion designers to design clothing and accessories for everyday wear for the mass market.
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Renee Young, Professor
Department Chair
Average Salary in this Field
$30,930 to
$135,160 Per Year
Careers in this Field
Automatic Fabric Cutter (Autocutter)
Technical Designer
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