Seamstress/Fashion Designer Resume

Desired Industry: Apparel/Fashion/Sewing	SpiderID: 10657
Desired Job Location: Brooklyn, New York	Date Posted: 1/5/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Temporary	Availability Date:
Desired Wage:
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel:
Highest Degree Attained: Other	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
Seeking a part-time or full-time position in fashion design and production

Experience:
5/2003-Present Allyse's Bridal
Alterations Specialist
- Fitting appointments to custom fit bridal and formal dresses
- Alterations of wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, and prom dresses
- Repair various items on bridal dresses and formalwear

8/2003-6/2006 Billie Jo Clothing Co.
Custom Seamstress
- Designed and constructed custom swimsuits
- Designed custom patterns for company
- Constructed dance team performance wear

8/1998-4/2001 Ricks College (BYU-Idaho)
Professor's Assistant - Fashion Design
- Taught fashion classes in teacher's absence
- Graded students' flatpattern assignments, sewing projects, tests and written assignments
- Tutored students in a variety of fashion classes
- Sewed sample garments for teacher demonstrations
- Worked in costume shop as seamstress

8/1999-12/1999 Beehive Clothing Mills
Assistant Designer - Internship
- Altered patterns for proper fit
- Completed designing of temple dresses
- Involved in international sizing project
- Experienced beginning�to-end processes of a manufacturing plant

Education:
8/1998-4/2001 Ricks College(BYU-Idaho) Associate in Fashion Design and Production, April 2001, GPA 3.9
Courses include:
- Bridal Design
- Tailoring
- Children's Clothing
- Flat Pattern (I & II)
- Draping
- Advanced Sewing
- Knits and Lingerie
- Draperies
- Fitting and Alterations
- Line and Evaluation
- Textiles
- Personal Clothing Selection

- Proficient in most types of sewing and pattern work
- Recipient of "Outstanding Student in Fashion" Award
- Member of Fashion Club, 1998-2001

Skills:
Pattern Making
Bridal/Formal Alterations
General Alterations
Sewing with delicate fabric
Sewing with lycra/stretch fabrics
Sewing garments start to finish
Fitting clothing for custom fit

Reference:
Janelle Carlson 801-636-3483
Lori Shenk 801-373-4144

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Kristen Bishop
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