Fashion & Textiles
Pattern Making & Garment Construction skills assessment
Pattern makers and sewers create the structure behind every garment. This scorecard covers drafting, grading, sewing accuracy, finishing and quality control.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Pattern Making & Garment Construction skills you can score
These are the default Pattern Making & Garment Construction skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Flat Pattern Drafting
Drafts accurate patterns from block and design.
Draping Techniques
Develops shape and structure by draping fabric on the form.
Grading Sizes
Grades patterns consistently across a size range.
Cutting and Marker Making
Cuts fabric efficiently and minimises waste.
Sewing Machine Skills
Sews accurately with correct stitch, tension and seam types.
Garment Finishing and Pressing
Finishes garments cleanly with professional pressing.
Fit Sample Correction
Corrects patterns after fit samples to fix drape, proportion and comfort.
Tailoring Techniques
Handles interfacing, linings and structured garments.
Working with Difficult Fabrics
Handles stretch, sheer and delicate materials.
Quality Inspection
Checks measurements and construction to standard.
Industrial Equipment Use
Operates overlockers, cutters and presses safely.
Efficiency
Works efficiently and reduces wasted fabric and time.
Levels included with Pattern Making & Garment Construction
Pattern Making & Garment Construction starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for fashion & textiles, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Intern
- Assistant
- Designer
- Senior Designer
- Head of Department
- Creative Director
How Pattern Making & Garment Construction works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a studio is scored on the Pattern Making & Garment Construction skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your studios against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Pattern Making & Garment Construction skills need attention. Reports also follow each head of department's studio.
Pattern Making & Garment Construction scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Pattern Making & Garment Construction scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Pattern Making & Garment Construction scorecard covers 12 skills: Flat Pattern Drafting, Draping Techniques, Grading Sizes, Cutting and Marker Making, Sewing Machine Skills, Garment Finishing and Pressing, Fit Sample Correction, Tailoring Techniques, Working with Difficult Fabrics, Quality Inspection, Industrial Equipment Use and Efficiency. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Pattern Making & Garment Construction?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one studio and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Pattern Making & Garment Construction?
Pattern Making & Garment Construction starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Intern, Assistant, Designer, Senior Designer, Head of Department and Creative Director. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Pattern Making & Garment Construction skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In fashion & textiles the app talks about team members, studios and head of departments, and you can change any of those words too.
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