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| Decision field | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessEU ESCO Apparel Patternmaker ProfileEuropean UnionRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Yarn | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Mapping multilingual patternmaker role names and competency terms when writing job briefs, comparing training language, or searching European labor information |
| Know before using | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. | ESCO is a multilingual classification and terminology source, not a practitioner directory, professional license, regulated-status determination, qualification, competence assessment, provider approval, hiring recommendation, or evidence of individual experience. A linked skill does not establish proficiency, scope, availability, price, or project fit. Confirm the current ESCO version, local occupation and regulation context, role responsibilities, portfolio, references, systems, deliverables, rights, and acceptance evidence independently. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | European Union | European Union |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Reference |
| Source type | Community database | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. | The European Commission's ESCO service publishes released occupation 7532.7, wearing apparel patternmaker, with preferred labels in 28 languages. Its profile describes interpreting design sketches, cutting patterns, meeting customer requirements, and producing samples, prototypes, and size series. The API links 21 essential skills or knowledge areas, including creating and grading garment patterns, standard sizing systems, apparel manufacturing technology, CAD, pattern-cutting software, alterations, technical drawings, fabric distinction, and apparel inspection, plus five optional areas including 3D body scanners and scan analysis. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Oct 14, 2026 |
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