51-6092.00

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.

Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Only 3% of jobs we track are safer than this

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 0% probability of automation for this role

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of jobs safer

995

jobs riskier than this

-10.2%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

AI-assisted pattern grading tools and 3D CLO Virtual Fashion software are automating pattern scaling and can generate initial block patterns from body measurements, compressing the manual pattern drafting process. Fitting muslins, adjusting patterns for unusual body types, developing patterns for complex structural garments, and sample-making for fashion houses still require skilled human patternmakers. Through 2027 AI will significantly reduce time-to-pattern and put pressure on entry-level pattern grading roles, but senior patternmakers who direct AI-generated starting points will remain valuable.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$67,670

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

-10.2%

Declining

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

1.5

1.8

2.1

2.7

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (2)

Mixed

Active Listening75%

Speaking72%

Service Orientation70%

Coordination68%

Time Management65%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →