Apparel Construction and Patternmaking Technology Industry and Resources

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For those trained in apparel and fashion construction, job opportunities are available with manufacturers who use computerized systems to cut thousands of garments simultaneously to mass market ready-to-wear clothing for department stores and retail chains. Fashion designers need employees skilled in CAD software to put the finishing touches on hand-sketched ideas before turning them over to the patternmakers to create the pieces that make up the finished garment.

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Many graduates develop their own businesses, work in quality control or as technical designers. Employers who hire our graduates include:

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The USA is leading the world in finding new uses for high-technology textiles, discovering new fibers and improving existing fibers. The solid technical and technological skills acquired at Bates are key to a successful career in this dynamic profession.

Occupational Information Network - Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/51-6092.00

Job Listing
CareerBuilder.com

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