Description
The specificities of manufacturing clothing for children, considering the sizes and adaptations required in the manufacturing process such as cutting, types of fabrics, patterns, and quality.
Alternative labels
manufacturing of children’s clothes
manufacturing of kid’s wear
kid’s wear
manufacturing of children’s wear
children’s clothing manufacturing
children’s wear
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Manufacturing of children clothing is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Manufacturing of children clothing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Dressmaker: Dressmakers design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other material for women and children. They produce made-to-measure wearing apparel according to customer’s or garment manufacturer’s specifications. They are able to read and understand size charts, details surrounding finished measurements etc.
Tailor: Tailors design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other material, or make hats or wigs for men. They produce made-to-measure wearing apparel according to customer’s or garment manufacturer’s specifications. They are able to read and understand size charts, details surrounding finished measurements etc.
Clothing fashion designer: Fashion designers create concepts and make sketches by hand or using softwares of their creative ideas. They analyse and interpret fashion trends in order to propose new ideas with high aesthetical value. They perform forecasting and market research to put together collections. They build collection lines by operating mood or concept boards, colour palettes, materials, drawings and sketches considering among others ergonomical criteria, etc.
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