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FASHION DESIGN TERMS : Fashion designer conceives garment combinations of line, proportion, color, and texture. While
sewing and pattern-making skills are beneficial, they are not a pre-requisite of successful fashion
design. Most fashion designers are formally trained or apprenticed.
A TECHNICAL DESIGNER; works with the design team and the factories overseas to ensure correct
garment construction, appropriate fabric choices and a good fit. The technical designer fits the
garment samples on a fit model, and decides which fit and construction changes to make before
mass-producing the garment.
A PATTERN DRAFTER,; (also referred as pattern master or pattern cutter) drafts the shapes and sizes of a
garment's pieces. This may be done manually with paper and measuring tools or by using a CAD
computer software program. Another method is to drape fabric directly onto a dress form. The
resulting pattern pieces can be constructed to produce the intended design of the garment and
required size. Formal training is usually required for working as a pattern marker.
A TAILOR: makes custom designed garments made to the client's measure; especially suits (coat
and trousers, jacket and skirt, et cetera). Tailors usually undergo an apprenticeship or other formal
training.
A textile designer ; designs fabric weaves and prints for clothes and furnishings. Most textile
designers are formally trained as apprentices and in school.
A STYLIST; co-ordinates the clothes, jewelry, and accessories used in fashion photography and
catwalk presentations; A stylist may also work with an individual client to design a coordinated
Wardrobe of garments. Many stylists are trained in fashion design, the history of fashion, and
historical costume, and have a high level of expertise in the current fashion market and future
market trends. However, some simply have a strong aesthetic sense for pulling great looks
together.
A fashion buyer; selects and buys the mix of clothing available in retail shops, department stores,
and chain stores. Most fashion buyers are trained in business and/or fashion studies.