Anastasia Watts Williamson
Portfolio : https://anastasia-watts.my.canva.site/
Summary
Recent Fashion Graduate, experienced in Theatre and garment upkeep and repair. Trained in pattern cutting, including industrial sewing machines and hand sewing techniques learnt through couture internships and heritage research projects. Passionate Ballet dancer and all round crafter and "sewist" looking to start my career in costume for performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pattern Cutting Internship
Sabina Bilenko
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Produced precise technical drawings and carried out detailed pattern amendments, maintaining accuracy under production deadlines.
- Liaising with ready to wear and couture production; Product Development and Factories.
- Working with precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Head of Operations: Cherie Yang, Email: cherie.yang@sabinabilenko.com
Pattern Cutting Internship
Jennifer Clair Couture
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Learning and applying couture heritage techniques.
- Created prototypes to evaluate design feasibility.
- Worked collaboratively within a small team.
- Head of Atelier: Emily Cornwall, Email: emily@jennifer-clair.com
Clothing Alterations
Mimoza Clothing
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Adjusted garments for clients, conversing with clients to evaluate their fit preferences.
Heritage Research Project
Historic Royal Palaces
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed, cut and constructed a textile frontal for a portable altar used in a filmed performance 'Henry VIII on Tour: Landscapes, Communities and Performance'.
Education
BA (Hons) - Creative fashion Pattern Cutting
London College of Fashion (UAL)
01-2026
UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma - Merit
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne01-2023
A-Levels - Textiles, Fine Art, Psychology
Gosforth Academy
Newcastle upon Tyne01-2022
Skills
- Couture hand stitching
- Repair and Garment upkeep; ordering storage rooms, patterns and fabric meterage records
- Performing experience: The King and I, "Ethereal Decay" Art pop-up solo dance, modelling
- Heavy machinery operation- Industrial sewing machines, irons, heat presses
- Couture and ready-to-wear pattern cutting to create bespoke garments with indusrty standard fit and finishes
- Creative textile creation
- Creative studio collaboration
- Learning and applying technical knowledge
- Meeting hands-on project deadlines
- Microsoft Office Suite and Teams
- Adobe Illustrator, InDesgin and Photoshop
Hobbies
- Advanced French, B2 DELF qualification, (Studied in Brest, France, l'Insitut Français, City Lit).
- Ballet, making my own clothes, hiking.
Timeline
Pattern Cutting Internship
Sabina Bilenko
09.2025 - 10.2025
Pattern Cutting Internship
Jennifer Clair Couture
06.2025 - 08.2025
Clothing Alterations
Mimoza Clothing
06.2024 - 08.2024
Heritage Research Project
Historic Royal Palaces
01.2023 - 12.2023
BA (Hons) - Creative fashion Pattern Cutting
London College of Fashion (UAL)
UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma - Merit
Newcastle College
A-Levels - Textiles, Fine Art, Psychology
Gosforth Academy