| conceives garment combinations of line, proportion, color, and texture |
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| works with the design team and the factories overseas to ensure correct garment construction, appropriate fabric choices and a good fit | | |
| drafts the shapes and sizes of a garment's pieces | | |
| makes custom designed garments made to the client's measure | | |
| designs fabric weaves and prints for clothes and furnishings | | |
| co-ordinates the clothes, jewelry, and accessories used in fashion photography and catwalk presentations | | |
| selects and buys the mix of clothing available in retail shops, department stores, and chain stores | | |
| sews ready-to-wear or mass-produced clothing by hand or with a sewing machine | | |
| teaches the art and craft of fashion design in art or fashion school | | |
| makes custom-made garments to order, for a given customer | | |
| specializes in custom-made women's clothes | | |
| draws and paints clothing designs for commercial use | | |
| predicts what colours, styles and shapes will be popular | | |
| wears and displays clothes at fashion shows and in photographs | | |
| aids the fashion designer by wearing and commenting on the fit of clothes during their design and pre-manufacture | | |
| writes fashion articles describing the garments presented or fashion trends | | |
| adjusts the fit of completed garments | | |
| recommends styles and colors that are flattering to the client | | |