Sarah Wild
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
With 20 years professional sewing experience, I’m a confident seamstress with extensive knowledge in garment construction.
Working for various designers on a variety of garments from tweed riding jackets and tailoring morning suits to silk and organza occasion wear.
I’m self employed and specialise in Bridal wear alterations. Working with meticulous attention to detail to make the dresses fit to perfection.
I also make bridal hair accessories as a side business to my alterations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Seamstress
Self Employed
Reading, Berkshire
04.2012 - Current
- Undertake customer fittings, altering garments to exact requirements.
- Harness stitching knowledge and expertise to work on multiple fabrics.
- Operate machines with care and attention to produce accurate results.
- Hand sewing
- Complete workpieces ahead of agreed deadlines.
- Quote customers on cost of requested project work to set clear expectations.
- Uphold workplace cleanliness, promoting a safer working environment.
Freelance seamstress and pattern cutter
Yvonne Damant
Richmond, London
07.2012 - 06.2017
- Pattern cutting and garment construction
- Working mostly with fine fabrics like silk and organza.
- Pressed garments upon completion to remove creases and assess finish quality.
- Cut materials to exact pattern specifications for minimised fabric waste.
- Produced garments with precision to achieve high quality finish.
- Used hand sewing and finishing techniques to complete garments.
- Inspected garments to verify condition before delivery to customers.
Head Seamstress/Tailor
David Saxby
Putney, London
09.2005 - 03.2012
- Pattern cutting
- Constructing men’s and women’s riding coats, waistcoats, morning suit jackets.
- Undertaking customer fittings.
- Alterations on clothing.
- Instructed team of seamstresses in Ipswich on the start up of a factory for garment construction. Visiting regularly when new designs were introduced to help with any issues in production.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Studies
Arts University of Bournemouth
Bournemouth 09.2004
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Extensive sewing knowledge and creative ability
- Pattern cutting
- Working with varied fabrics and materials
- Garment alterations
- Garment fitting
- Creative problem solving
Additional Information
BA (Hons) Degree in Fashion Studies at
Arts University Bournemouth
Certification in Bridal wear Design and Construction at London College of Fashion
Hobbies
Attending creative social events
Spending time with my husband and two children
Swimming and walking
Timeline
Freelance seamstress and pattern cutter
Yvonne Damant
07.2012 - 06.2017
Professional Seamstress
Self Employed
04.2012 - Current
Head Seamstress/Tailor
David Saxby
09.2005 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Studies
Arts University of Bournemouth
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