Design from scratch and using creative flair and technical ability to design and create women’s clothing for a portfolio. include pattern cutting, drawing, illustration, dyeing techniques, knitwear techniques, selecting yarns, knowledge of…

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Dressmaker

Dressmaker
Summary

Design from scratch and using creative flair and technical ability to design and create women’s clothing for a portfolio.
include pattern cutting, drawing, illustration, dyeing techniques, knitwear techniques, selecting yarns, knowledge of knitting machines, creating fully-fashioned garments, Jewellery - Bead work etc.

Availability
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • One time
Interested In
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Marian Williams's Work Experience

Lewisham Refugee and Migrant

Voluntary Sewing Tutor (January 2013 - Present)

Learn student to making pattern from a basic block and buy suitable fabric
Learn student pattern cutting, sewing and construction
Learn student to hand sew and use a sewing machine.
Making samples with a range of fabrics.
Learning student Making cushions, patchwork and other sewing techniques.
How to use an over locker through making samples.

Freelance

Designer and Dressmaker (December - Present)

1 Successfully operating own small freelance women’s clothing design and dressmaking service for 20+ years, capturing client requirements, producing patterns and delivering high quality garments. Developed portfolio of clients securing high volumes of repeat business.
2 Developed excellent technical skills during degree course to include pattern cutting, drawing, illustration, dyeing techniques, knitwear techniques, selecting yarns, knowledge of knitting machines, creating fully-fashioned garments etc.
3 Developed expertise in both Photoshop and Illustrator.
4 Created and presented a number of fully-fashioned knitwear and jersey creations for fashions shows each year at the London College of Fashion.

Marian Williams's Education

Greenwich community College

Jewellery – Beadwork (September 2012 - February 2013)

I discover the range of beads available
Manipulate and arrange them for fashion and decoration.
Designing modern objects using stones and precious metals techniques
3D hand made modern craft jewellery.

University of Arts London London College of Fashion

BA(Hons) Fashion: Design & Technology

Fashion: Design & Technology (Knitwear)

University of the Arts London

(2010)

London College of Fashion

(2010)

University of the Arts London

City & Guilds Fashion (L3) at Lewisham College (Pass) 2005 – 2006 Fashion Design (L1) at Lewisham College (Pass) 2004 – 2005

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