The Collar360

Clothing product grader

Other names

pattern developer/grader, apparel grader, fabric pattern grader, clothing patternmaker, clothing product tester

Clothing, textiles and leather

They make clothing patterns in many sizes, by hand or on a computer, using size charts.

TrainingA fair amount of trainingAn international estimate (O*NET, United States)LicenceSign in to seeWheregarment factories, tailoring workshopsPaySign in to see
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The work

The work

The tasks come from O*NET (United States) and ESCO (Europe), the world's two occupation databases. How the work is done can differ in Uganda; our team adds the local way where it does.

  1. 1

    Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, or grading devices.

  2. 2

    Input specifications into computers to assist with pattern design and pattern cutting.

  3. 3

    Draw details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features, using computers or drafting instruments.

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Sources

Built from 4 sources

Uganda labour market: UBOS (NLFS 2021, LMS 2025, UNHS, NHRS), ILOSTAT, NDP IV Human Resource Development Plan

Official record

Uganda Bureau of Statistics; International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT); National Planning Authority. Gathered by The Collar360.

UBOS and NPA publications (public); ILOSTAT CC BY 4.0

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ISCO-08, International Standard Classification of Occupations

International classification

ISCO-08 © International Labour Organization.

Free to use with attribution

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ESCO, European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations

International classification

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission.

European Commission reuse policy (Decision 2011/833/EU): free reuse with attribution

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O*NET 31.0 Database

International classification

Includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

CC BY 4.0

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In other languages

français
patronnier gradeur/patronnière gradeuse
español
patronista escalador textil/patronista escaladora textil
العربية
مصنف منتجات الملابس / مصنفة منتجات الملابس
português
Modelista de vestuário
Deutsch
Schnittgradierer/Schnittgradiererin
italiano
modellista sviluppatore taglie/modellista sviluppatrice taglie

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