In this job, the pattern cutter is responsible for turning a designer’s sketch into a working pattern, which can be used when constructing the garment.
On a day to day basis, their task would be to create a working pattern using a variety of techniques- moulage, CAD and flat pattern cutting.
General working hours would be between 37 and 39 hours a week. Overtime hours may be required when working to deadlines.
To succeed within this area of work, it would be useful to have a good ability to interpret designers working drawings, a good knowledge of garment construction and good IT skills to work to your best potential.
The drawbacks would include, the garment design changing many times over, meaning to change the cut of the pattern at a moments notice and not having a full opinion on what designs you are cutting.
Most pattern cutters would work individually but as part an overall team, creating individual designs with a designers collection. They would work with other fashion designers, machinists and pattern graders.
The salary starts from £11,000 and £18,000 a year. Culminating in over £20,000 a year for experienced pattern cutters.
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