Experience

Glasgow Clyde College

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Fashion and Textiles Lecturer

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Freelance lecturer: Pattern Cutting and sewing Freelance lecturer: Pattern Cutting and sewing



Freelance Pattern Cutter

• Freelance Pattern Cutter

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Freelance Multi product Pattern Cutter. Current projects include: Raey, Barbour, Hancock, Alexander Manufacturing, Falcus and Wood, Judy Clark Freelance Multi product Pattern Cutter. Current projects include: Raey, Barbour, Hancock, Alexander Manufacturing, Falcus and Wood, Judy Clark



16arlington

• Freelance Pattern Cutter - 16Arlington

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2023

  Remote Freelance pattern cutter for 16Arlington. Creating first patterns, toiles and production patterns and specs. Remote Freelance pattern cutter for 16Arlington. Creating first patterns, toiles and production patterns and specs.



Christopher Kane

• Pattern Room Manager

  • May 2010 - Jun 2016



COS

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Pattern Cutter

  • Apr 2010 - May 2010



New World Fashion

• Pattern Cutter

  • Mar 2009 - Apr 2010

  Creative pattern cutter based in Vietnam Interpret designer sketched from design team in London Help guide the Vietnamese pattern cutters to interpret flare Follow patterns through sealing stages working closely with the garment technologist in Vietnam and with buyers in London Creative pattern cutter based in Vietnam Interpret designer sketched from design team in London Help guide the Vietnamese pattern cutters to interpret flare Follow patterns through sealing stages working closely with the garment technologist in Vietnam and with buyers in London



No Uniform

• Head Pattern Cutter

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Create 1st patterns from design illustration Manage a team of 5 freelance pattern cutters, one sample cutter and 1 machinist Attend fit meetings and ensure that all patterns are perfect for production Implement a structure into the pattern room where previously there had only been freelance pattern cutters Create 1st patterns from design illustration Manage a team of 5 freelance pattern cutters, one sample cutter and 1 machinist Attend fit meetings and ensure that all patterns are perfect for production Implement a structure into the pattern room where previously there had only been freelance pattern cutters



Stiletto, QRI

• Creative Pattern Cutter

  • Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

  Tailoring and Outerwear Pattern Cutter for Stiletto, a design led supplier to customers including: Top Shop, Monsoon Fusion, River Island and Debenhams. Duties include: Interpret Designer sketches and produce 1st patterns Produce toiles for all patterns Communicate daily with the designer to ensure patterns are interpreted correctly Ensure that all make information is documented with the pattern before it is sent to the outworker to be made. Tailoring and Outerwear Pattern Cutter for Stiletto, a design led supplier to customers including: Top Shop, Monsoon Fusion, River Island and Debenhams. Duties include: Interpret Designer sketches and produce 1st patterns Produce toiles for all patterns Communicate daily with the designer to ensure patterns are interpreted correctly Ensure that all make information is documented with the pattern before it is sent to the outworker to be made.



Genus at Armondi

• Creative Pattern Cutter

  • Apr 2006 - Mar 2007

  Tailoring and Outerwear Pattern Cutter for Genus, a design led supplier. The design team from this company left and formed Stiletto. Duties are as QRI. Tailoring and Outerwear Pattern Cutter for Genus, a design led supplier. The design team from this company left and formed Stiletto. Duties are as QRI.



Webwear ltd

• Technical Pattern Cutter

  • Dec 2005 - Apr 2006

  Pattern Cutter and Garment Technologist for Webwear (formally part of the SRGent Group) who manufacture for River Island and Top Shop. Duties include: Produce 1st patterns from designer sketches Ensure all patterns are accurate and ready for production Participate in weekly fit meetings at Top Shop and River Island Communicate daily with factories and customers Quality check all samples before they are sent to the customer and when they arrive from production Pattern Cutter and Garment Technologist for Webwear (formally part of the SRGent Group) who manufacture for River Island and Top Shop. Duties include: Produce 1st patterns from designer sketches Ensure all patterns are accurate and ready for production Participate in weekly fit meetings at Top Shop and River Island Communicate daily with factories and customers Quality check all samples before they are sent to the customer and when they arrive from production



Jean Muir Ltd, London

• Pattern Cutter

  • Nov 2004 - Dec 2005

  Pattern Cutter for designer Jean Muir. Duties include: Interpret designer sketches and produce first patterns Produce toiles before commencing with very structured patterns Measure patterns and garments to obtain fabric properties for all samples. Apply allowances where appropriate Attend fit sessions then amend patterns accordingly Create highly detailed technical sketches and full garment construction specification sheets for production Grade down sample patterns to model size for the show Check graded sets before issuing for production Show less



A & D Hope (SCS) Ltd

• Pattern Cutter

  • Nov 2002 - Nov 2004

  Pattern Cutter for a busy supplier of both ladies and menswear specialising in coats and jackets. Clients include: Jaeger, Top Shop, Miss Selfridge and River Island. Duties include: Translate designer sketches and measurement specifications to produce first patterns Participate in fit meetings with customers; carry out required alterations Liase with outside grading bureau; issue patterns then check the graded set Create and adapt measurement specifications for garments Produce accurate technical sketches along with size charts for overseas factories QC garments to ensure quality standards are met Directly involved with all stages of sample production, close contact with the design room, sales team and QC Communicate with factories both in Europe and the Far East Update Critical Path on a daily basis Order trims and fabric for sampling Show less



A&D Hope (SCS) Ltd

• Design/Technical Assistant

  • Apr 2000 - Sep 2000

  for 6 months industrial placement. Duties include: Interpret pattern alterations from fit comments Check graded sets Experience in checking garments, in-house and at processors Cutting samples and making bundles for 6 months industrial placement. Duties include: Interpret pattern alterations from fit comments Check graded sets Experience in checking garments, in-house and at processors Cutting samples and making bundles