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GARMENT DESIGNER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- garment designer
1, record 1, English, garment%20designer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the world of fashion, garment designers are realizing the wealth of opportunities in the realm of upcycling and are doing a fine job of proving that style definitely doesn’t have to be sacrificed for the sake of sustainability. 1, record 1, English, - garment%20designer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Mode
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modéliste de vêtements
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A9liste%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un modéliste de vêtements est chargé d'interpréter les croquis de conception et de créer des modèles pour différents types de vêtements. Ils utilisent divers outils manuels ou machines industrielles pour découper des motifs conformes aux exigences des clients. Ils réalisent également des échantillons et des prototypes pour produire une série de motifs de différentes tailles. 1, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A9liste%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- garment designer
1, record 2, English, garment%20designer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modéliste de vêtements
1, record 2, French, mod%C3%A9liste%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-03-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Patterns
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- draping 1, record 3, English, draping
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- modelling 2, record 3, English, modelling
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Draping is a method of patternmaking for fashion design that permits free and accurate expression of ideas as the designer works. It is a three-dimensional process of designing. In a way, draping may be compared to the building of a model. The designer, working from a sketch or a mental picture, gives three-dimensional form to an idea for a garment. 1, record 3, English, - draping
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Patrons (Couture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- moulage
1, record 3, French, moulage
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- toilisme 2, record 3, French, toilisme
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le moulage consiste à réaliser le patron en trois dimensions par manipulation de la toile sur le mannequin. [...] Le moulage s'effectue toujours sur la partie droite du mannequin, sauf dans les cas de modèles qui seraient asymétriques. 3, record 3, French, - moulage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
- Occupation Names
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fur garment designer 1, record 4, English, fur%20garment%20designer
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
R.-U. designer (fur goods manufacture) pattern cutter (fur goods manufacture) 1, record 4, English, - fur%20garment%20designer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
- Désignations des emplois
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- modéliste en vêtements de fourrure 1, record 4, French, mod%C3%A9liste%20en%20v%C3%AAtements%20de%20fourrure
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fr. modéliste (fourrures) 1, record 4, French, - mod%C3%A9liste%20en%20v%C3%AAtements%20de%20fourrure
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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