NOC 53125Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

NOC 53125 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

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Definition

Patternmakers in textile, leather and fur products create master patterns for the production of garments, footwear and other textile, leather or fur products. They are employed by pattern manufacturers, textile, leather or fur products manufacturers, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Examine sketches, samples of articles and specifications of designs to determine number, size and shape of pattern parts and assess the amount of cloth required to make a product
Draw, lay out and cut master patterns of products
Outline parts of patterns on paper and mark patterns to indicate details such as the placement of pockets and pleats on garments, decorative stitching on shoe parts or eyelets on canvas products
Create pattern size variations from master patterns using computer or drafting instruments, or forward patterns to computer operator to create pattern size variations
Lay out master patterns on fabric and cut sample patterns
Mark size, identification, style and sewing instructions on sample patterns.

Example job titles

•dress patternmaker
•embroidery patternmaker
•fur garment patternmaker
•garment patternmaker
•leather products patternmaker
•shoe patternmaker
•textile products patternmaker

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products are classified under NOC code 53125. This occupation falls under TEER 3, making it eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Express Entry system (under the Federal Skilled Worker Program) and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These professionals are primarily employed by textile, leather, and fur products manufacturers, or they may operate as self-employed individuals.

The core duties under NOC 53125 involve examining sketches, samples, or product specifications to determine the size, shape, and style of pattern pieces. Professionals lay out, draw, and cut master patterns, and increasingly create patterns using computer-aided design (CAD) software. To qualify for this occupation in Canada, candidates typically require completion of secondary school combined with a college program in patternmaking or pattern design, or several years of experience in a related trade such as tailoring or dressmaking.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 53125 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products is TEER 3, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 53125 usually require?

Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.