Garment Production Workers Garment Production Workers Garment production workers cut material so it can be sewn into products. Several different workers fall under the heading of garment production workers. Sewing machine workers produce clothing for a large market while tailors make garments for individuals. The remaining garment production workers prepare materials for sewing machine operators and handle the finished products.
Pattern makers figure out how to turn a garment design into a pattern.
They talk to the designer for more information about the garment. Then they outline the parts on paper, using drafting instruments such as rulers. Pattern makers draw details to indicate the position of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other items. They may draw and cut out sets of patterns of different sizes. Markers determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize wasted material.