About me

Freelance seamstress / costume design in London. Interested in: fabric printing, prop making, costume design, life drawing, textile development, experimental pattern cutting, InDesign portfolio.

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Projects

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  Lula Laora AW22Seamstress for casual wear pieces for AW22 collection.
• bagdripAn effortless minimal bag brand started by me in Dec 2021. A conscious effort to use only 100% repurposed fabrics and materials to prevent waste in landfill. This has lead onto the hand bleaching of denim into bags and bucket hats. Two bag styles available currently, a cross body pint bag and a cross body drawstring bag. Commissions and adaptations available.
• Alzang 'Psychedlic Baby' Matching SetsCo-designed, pattern cut and sewn two, matching sets with Psychedelic print designed by founder Allie Hall. Multi-tie tank and matching cut-out wrap skirt. Boxy shirt and matching elasticated shorts.
• Alzang x Lulatagg for Dolls KillDenim patchworks pieces for Dolls Kill. Carefully selected and washed hundreds of landfill-headed Levi's jeans. Hand cut and bleached denim panels. Seamstress making a multitude of patchwork zip tops and silk lined wide brimmed bucket hats.
• Lula Laora SS22 "The Garden"Sewn "Big Boy" hoodies and sweatpants. Mini faux leather handbags and large faux leather handbags for new collection "The Garden."
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  Prop Styling Mary Wyatt LondonProp styling for photoshoots for mailouts. Theme: Salvation in Spring for Spring Equinox. Using garments and fresh handpicked flowers.

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Projects credited in

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  Alzang x lulatagg capsule collectionthe first project that came from a the-dots connection :) model @henriettarhodes HMUA @erikafreedman creative direction @alliehalll & @allmybones featured in TMRW magazine

Work history

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Design AssistantBas Kosters Studio
Apr 2018 - Jul 2018Kon. Wilhelminaplein 13, 1062 HH Amsterdam, NetherlandsInternship
- Entire garment projects for ‘Hope’ collection. - Worked with Bas and the atelier team in the studio every day. - Participated in ‘Waste To Want’ three day interactive workshop    with the public. Upcycling tons of unwanted garments into collection pieces or accessories for the show. - Performer in ‘Hope’ show on catwalk. - Participated in interviews, photoshoots, events and campaigns with/to promote Bas Kosters. - Organising, running and participating in workshops with Bas and the public. - Designing, manufacturing and styling custom order wedding outfits. - Discussions with Bas and team regarding collaborations, pricing, print placement and other decisions. - Hand making Bas Kosters’ signature Capsicum dolls for sale and for shop display.
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CAD AssistantSadie Williams
Dec 2017 - Apr 2018London, United KingdomInternship
- Worked alongside Sadie and a team of interns. - Trusted to produce all CAD drawings and tech packs for the collection. - Designed and created original print using Photoshop used on showpieces, invites and final collection. - Full responsibility for making invites for the show. - Tracing and amending patterns, cutting linings and fabrics used for sampling and final collection. - Hand sewing finishings onto showpieces and accessories. - Photographing line sheet photos with professional camera    equipment. - Editing photos to a high standard and creating the line sheets needed for Paris Fashion Week. - Factory and workshop visits, errands and collecting post. - General organisation and cleanliness of studio.

Skills

• Fashion Design
• Textile Development
• Print Design
• Illustration
• Design Layout
• Adobe CS
• Textile Manipulation
• Costume Design
• Prop Design

Education

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BA(Hons) Fashion Design with Business StudiesThe University of Brighton
Sep 2015 - Jul 2019Brighton, United Kingdom
A four year course with sandwich placement year. The course included trend, drape development, product, branding and specialism projects, alongside a business and historical studies module each year. We also did illustration, life drawing, CAD and portfolio. Final year consisted of a full business plan and dissertation alongside final collection.
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BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and TextilesBedford College
Sep 2012 - Jul 2014Bedford, United Kingdom
A two year BTEC course with major focus on print, sampling and illustration. We manufactured two garments during this time.

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