Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Fabric and apparel patternmakers occupations: 16 years and over: Women
LEU0254731300A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
-83.33%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 1/1/2019
Summary
Tracks full-time employment of women in fabric and apparel patternmaking occupations. Provides insights into gender representation in specialized design roles.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This metric captures female employment in fabric and apparel patternmaking across the United States. It reflects workforce composition in the fashion design industry.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by labor economists and fashion industry analysts to assess workforce diversity.
Key Facts
- Represents full-time female patternmakers nationwide
- Tracks specialized design workforce in apparel industry
- Indicates gender representation in technical design roles
FAQs
Q: What do fabric and apparel patternmakers do?
A: They create technical designs and templates used in clothing manufacturing and fashion design processes.
Q: How is women's employment in this field tracked?
A: Monthly surveys collect detailed employment data through the Current Population Survey.
Q: Why are patternmaker employment trends significant?
A: They reflect technological changes and gender representation in specialized design and manufacturing roles.
Q: Does this data include part-time workers?
A: No, this series specifically tracks full-time female wage and salary workers in patternmaking.
Q: How frequently is this employment data updated?
A: The data is typically refreshed monthly with the latest labor market statistics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Fabric and apparel patternmakers occupations: 16 years and over: Women (LEU0254731300A), retrieved from FRED.