How do they match: Fashion Designers

  • Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.
  • 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.
  • Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
  • Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
  • Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.
  • Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.