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Workwear Outfitters

Sample Maker

Nashville, TN · On-site

What You Will Do as a Sample Maker: Under guidance from the Pattern Services Manager, this position ... Production sewing experience with an overall understanding of industrial sewing machines

Workwear Outfitters

Sample Maker

Nashville, TN · On-site

What You Will Do as a Sample Maker: Under guidance from the Pattern Services Manager, this position ... Production sewing experience with an overall understanding of industrial sewing machines

Workwear

Sample Maker

Nashville, TN · On-site

What You Will Do as a Sample Maker: Under guidance from the Pattern Services Manager, this position ... Production sewing experience with an overall understanding of industrial sewing machines

Net2Source (N2S)

Pattern Maker

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Looking for a Studio Pattern/Sample maker in Beaverton, OR. Should have experience in Pattern Making and sewing and embroidery machine with optitex, flat patterning, and adobe. Please see attached ...

Culp

Sample Department Supervisor

Stokesdale, NC · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Perform overlock sewing on mattress samples as required. * Use cutting tables and tools to measure ... outside sample maker Labeling & Quality Control * Direct team on printing, applying, and ...

KHAITE

Sample Room Sewer

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... samples, and SMS garments ... The ideal candidate brings deep technical sewing expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and a ...

Adecco

Senior Seamstress

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$30/hr

... Sample Maker to support our apparel product development and production process. In this role, you ... This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with deep expertise in industrial sewing, garment ...

Skill

Senior Pattern Maker

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$49.80 - $55.33/hr

Jul 8, 2026 Pattern Maker / Sample Engineer - Apparel Standards Team Requisition ID: 16797-1 ... Strong hands-on sewing and garment construction skills (must be comfortable operating sewing and ...

Aquent

Senior Pattern Maker

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$49.80 - $55.33/hr

Jul 8, 2026 Pattern Maker / Sample Engineer - Apparel Standards Team Requisition ID: 16797-1 ... Strong hands-on sewing and garment construction skills (must be comfortable operating sewing and ...

bassett

NC

Work closely with designers and product developers to build and modify physical mock-up sample ... Manufacturing Handoff: Train sewing, cutting, and upholstery associates on how to build and ...

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Bassett Furniture

PATTERN MAKER

Newton, NC · On-site

Work closely with designers and product developers to build and modify physical mock-up sample ... Manufacturing Handoff: Train sewing, cutting, and upholstery associates on how to build and ...

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Atrium

Freelance Women's Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40/hr

Prepare comprehensive tech packs with construction details, measurements, BOMs, and sewing ... Work closely with overseas factories and vendors on sample development and fit corrections.

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How much do freelance sewing sample maker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance sewing sample maker in the United States is $17.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Sewing Sample Maker vs Pattern Maker?

AspectFreelance Sewing Sample MakerPattern Maker
CredentialsSeamstress skills, sewing experiencePattern drafting certifications, sewing skills
Work EnvironmentFreelance, home or studio-basedStudio or design house
Industry UsageCreates sample garments for designersDevelops patterns for production
Primary FocusSewing and fitting samplesDesigning and drafting patterns

While both roles involve sewing skills, a Freelance Sewing Sample Maker focuses on creating sample garments based on designer specifications, whereas a Pattern Maker specializes in developing patterns used for mass production. The sample maker emphasizes sewing and fitting, while the pattern maker emphasizes pattern design and drafting. Both roles are essential in the fashion industry but serve different stages of the garment creation process.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Sewing Sample Maker job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 23% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 23% Contract, and 9% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,114 per year, or $17.4 per hour.
Sample Maker

Sample Maker

Workwear Outfitters

Nashville, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Workwear Outfitters rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 56 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

Job description

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee with over $800 million in sales and we employ more than 5,800 people in facilities spanning the globe.

Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap, Bulwark, Image Authority, Kodiak, Terra, Liberty , Work Authority, Workrite Fire Service, Chef Designs, Criticore, OOBE, and Horace Small. Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies apparel in the B2B channel.

Our Purpose: "We champion and empower workers who make our world work better"

Major benefits include medical, vision and dental, Life and Disability coverage.

Other benefits included: 401K, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and many others.

What You Will Do as a Sample Maker: Under guidance from the Pattern Services Manager, this position is responsible for the execution of prototype garments produced in the sample department. This includes monitoring both the quality and scheduled completion dates which are critical to meet merchandising expectations.

How You Will Make a Difference:

  • Responsible for constructing sample garments.
  • Receives tech packs and identifies trim and findings.
  • Cuts and assembles sample quality garments according to specified requirements provided.
  • Reviews garments for general appearance and deviations.
  • Report completion of garment to sample coordinator.
  • Assists with normal machine maintenance and/or request additional maintenance from mechanics.

Skills for Success:

  • High School diploma
  • Production sewing experience with an overall understanding of industrial sewing machines
  • Extensive knowledge of product development standards
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Requires interpretation of written specifications
  • Good communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees
  • Requires a general understanding of available product features offered
  • Sewing experience in a variety of styles and constructions
  • Must be adaptable to changes in both internal and external customer demands and expectations.
  • Requires physical sewing and cutting responsibilities that require sitting or standing for extended periods of time

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