Dress patternmaker NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for dress patternmaker.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for dress patternmaker is 53125 (Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
53125
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 53125 covers
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.
| Unit group | 53125 — Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
Main duties to compare with yours
- 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.
To use NOC 53125 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 53125 →
Other job titles under NOC 53125
- Embroidery patternmaker
- Fur garment patternmaker
- Garment patternmaker
- Leather products patternmaker
- Shoe patternmaker
- Textile products patternmaker
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 53125, one of these may fit better:
- Aircraft patternmaker — NOC 72999 (Other technical trades and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Metal patternmaker — NOC 72101 (Tool and die makers, TEER 2)
- Metal patternmaker apprentice — NOC 72101 (Tool and die makers, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for dress patternmaker?+
In NOC 2021, "dress patternmaker" is an example title in unit group 53125 — Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport" broad category.
Is dress patternmaker eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 53125 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does dress patternmaker get extra CRS points?+
NOC 53125 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a dress patternmaker get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 53125 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says dress patternmaker but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 53125. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.