Create basic patterns for footwear and leathergoods

This standard is about creating basic patterns for production of footwear and leathergoods.  This covers producing basic patterns for factory testing and user trials.  It does not include grading patterns or preparing them for production.

This includes confirming pattern requirements, adhering inside and outside forms or patterns, creating mean forms, standards and sectional pieces, amending patterns, labelling and storing patterns and issuing them.

This standard is for anyone who creates patterns for factory testing or user trials of basic footwear or leathergoods.

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1. make sure work area is free from hazards at all times
2. liaise with appropriate colleagues to confirm pattern requirements
3. adhere form material to create required inside and outside forms or patterns
4. create required mean forms, standard and sectional pieces
5. choose appropriate equipment to produce patterns
6. produce and cut pattern specifications that meet pattern requirements
7. liaise with relevant people about most effective construction methods
8. issue patterns for prototype manufacture at appropriate times
9. inspect prototypes and agree any amendments to be made to patterns with relevant people
10. issue patterns for product trials at appropriate times
11. make adjustments to patterns to compensate for any problems identified during trials
12. label and store pattern pieces in line with organisational requirements
13. keep workstations and equipment clean during pattern work
14. comply with written instructions relating to creating patterns
15. complete required forms, records and other documentation
16. work to legal requirements, standards and regulations, policies, procedures and professional codes at all times

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1. sources of information about the scope of the job and the tasks required
2. relevant information about pattern requirements including when patterns are required, design specifications, types of materials
3. when information about footwear is relevant to your work including last style, quantity and size ratio tools needed for the job, their limitations and how to use them safely
4. manufacturer and supplier instructions relating to tools, equipment and materials for pattern making
5. the basic rules of pattern cutting and grading
6. the benefits of pattern standardisation
7. the methods used in adhering the form or pattern material, including tape, paper and vacuum  and the tools and equipment used
8. how work, sequence and processes are carried out in each department
9. the organisation's policies about ethical production and sustainability
10. the effects of wastage on operations and sustainability
11. the main capabilities of production machinery in use in the organisation
12. the main types of construction for footwear or leathergoods
13. the main capabilities, restrictions and characteristics of materials and adhesives
14. the importance of pattern and wearer trials
15. the use of relevant seam constructions
16. how to work safely and ensure a safe and clean work area
17. the organisation's rules, codes, guidelines and standards
18. equipment operating procedures
19. statutory responsibilities under health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations
20. common hazards in the work area and workplace procedures for dealing with them
21. who to liaise with and when and how to communicate with them

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30 Mar 2025

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Current

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Original

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Creative Skillset

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SKSFL6

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Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Design Associate Professionals, Footwear Specialist, Manufacturing Technologies, Textile and Garment Trades

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5419

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Leather; footwear; production; leathergoods

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