About me
I'm a current student at Farnborough College of Technology studying a level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Fashion and Textiles. On my course of study we are learning all different skills and elements relevant to the fashion industry, including pattern cutting, garment construction, textile techniques, computer-aided design, contextual studies and photography.
On my current course, I switched from having studied a year of A levels to go and persue my career aspirations geared towards costume design.
As a student, I would say that I am very driven and motivated in my work. During my current course of study, I have particularly enjoyed the journey of taking an initail garment design concept into a final physical piece. I also have a love for more traditional textile techniques and fabric manipulation to add beautiful details and textures into my work.
I am hoping to go onto study costume design at university.
Alongside my studies, I am currently working as a retail assistant on tills at Morrisons supermarket. Working alongside my studies has taught me so much about time managment in balancing my work and college life as I've needed to be well organized with my time.
I also think part-time work has benifited me in other ways, for example in furthering vital communication and interpersonal skills, which are all essential skills to help me succeed in what it is I want to persue.
Work history
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Backstage Dressertop model uk
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Worked backstage dressing models at the Top Model and London fashion week shows 2022. During the shows, I helped-out dressing and getting models in order ready for the runway as well as steaming garments. I loved working in such an exciting and fast paced environment, whilst gaining some of my first hands-on experience in the fashion industry. Liaising with designers and seeing some of the garments up-close helped me gain relevant industry contacts as well as enabling me to see what sort of jobs I could be doing in the future!
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AssistantMadam Seamstress
- North Camp, Farnborough, UKFreelance
During March 2022, I participated in two weeks of work experience at tailoress Madam Seamstress in Farnborough. Aspiring towards a career in fashion and costume design, this was a brilliant insight into the industry. Throughout my placement daily jobs ranged from organising garments ready for alterations, keeping the studio tidy and helping out with client fittings as well as completing small alterations.
I particularly enjoyed working in such a creative environment and gaining a wider insight into industry.
Throughout my time I also learned a lot about garment construction techniques through completing smaller alterations such as shortening hems and adding darts.
Skills
- Garment Construction
- Pattern Cutting
- Adobe Illustrator
- Fashion Blogging
- Fashion Design
Education
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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and ClothingFarnborough College of Technology
Boundary Rd, Farnborough GU14 6SB, UK
Currently in my second year of studying a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and Textiles.
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GCSECourt Moor School
- Fleet, United Kingdom
Attended Court Moor School from 2015-2020 achieving my GCSEs.
Grades Achieved:
English Literature - 7
English Language - 8
Mathematics - 6
Combined Science - 7-7
Art and design - 7
Food Preparation and Nutrition - 9
German - 8