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Volume : III, Issue : VIII, September - 2013

Diverse Pattern-making Approaches, Salary Differentials And Skills Gaps In Apparel Industry

Japjee Kaur Kohli And Mankomal Kaur Thapar

Published By : Laxmi Book Publication

Abstract :

Pattern-making is an important stage in apparel manufacture. Indian apparel industry employs both fashion designers and pattern makers (FD&PM) for developing patterns for apparel production. Employed FD&PM possess varied qualifications, work experience, back-grounds and come from different geographical regions. Migratory nature of workforce has also contributed in use of self developed pattern making approaches. Numerous pattern-making approaches have been evolved since beginning of apparel manufacture and some are still in practice. Current non-standardized pattern-making approaches, including some computer based approaches, involve some manual operations. The prevalence of non-standard pattern-making approaches, diversity in skills and competencies among FD&PM are adversely influencing the growth of Indian apparel industry. A survey has been conducted in the Delhi and national capital region (NCR) cluster of Indian apparel industry to study current pattern-making approaches being adopted by FD&PM community, skills gaps, competency deficiencies and standardization aspect of pattern-making process. This paper presents the findings of the study which are expected to help apparel industry, vocational training institutes, educationists and policy makers to realign their efforts for improving performance and competencies of FD&PM community.

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Japjee Kaur Kohli And Mankomal Kaur Thapar, (2013). Diverse Pattern-making Approaches, Salary Differentials And Skills Gaps In Apparel Industry. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. III, Issue. VIII, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/3039.pdf

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