How do they match: Fashion Designers

  • Apparel Accessories Specialist
  • Apparel Designer
  • Apparel Fashion Designer
  • Historic Clothing and Costume Maker
  • Parts and Accessories Manager

  • Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
  • Draw patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors.
  • Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
  • Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.
  • Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.

  • Build models, patterns, or templates.