Patternmaker/Seamstress Designer

Elise Chow

Bronx, NY

Skilled as a seamstress, tailor, first through production patternmaker and creator of one of a kind fashions. Have worked abroad, including such places as Cambodia, China, Thailand, Vietnam and Paris, France.

Knowledge of some Lectra and some Gerber.

Work Experience

Pattern Maker

Elitecoutureusa.com - New York, NY

August 2008 to Present

I personally design and fabricate one of a kind Irish Dancing Dresses,evening wear, business suit and sportswear for both men and women with the greatest care so as to provide you with not only satisfaction, but with pride when your clothing is displayed. Design /Pattern maker

Elitecoutureusa.com - New York, NY

January 2012 to January 2016

First and Production patterns of full line of sportswear made for overseas manufacture.

• Requires live model fitting, accurate interpretation of designs, specs and keen sense of silhouette oversee sample maker for accuracy

Pattern Maker

Albert Makati LTD

2007 to 2008

Production patterns of full line of sportswear made for overseas manufacture.

• Requires live model fitting, accurate interpretation of designs, specs and keen sense of silhouette oversee sample maker for accuracy

Pattern Maker

Yigal Azrouel

2004 to 2005

Production patternmaker woven and knit garments. (stretch fabric

• From sketch design give specs for knitwear

• Requires understanding of the unique qualities of yarns and goods used.

• Supervise sample maker

Pattern maker

View Collection - New York, NY

2002 to 2004

First through production patternmaker

• Production patterns of full line of sportswear made for domestic and overseas manufacture

• Requires live model fitting, accurate interpretation of designs, specs and keen sense of silhouette oversee sample maker for accuracy

Pattern Maker

Milly - New York, NY

January 2001 to August 2001

New York, NY 2001 January-August

• Responsible for first pattern through production

• Monitor quality control of full operation

• In-house and contractors

Patten maker

Jill Stuart - New York, NY

1997 to 2001

First through production patternmaker

• Responsible for first patterns from sketch or garments as well as production Patterns

• Assist the Designer in modifying and upgrading the design producing "perfect" fit. Pattern Maker

A.H.SCHREIBER CO., INC - New York, NY

1994 to 1997

Designed and made first and production patterns for a manufacturer of beachwear.

• Fit garments on live models.

Pattern Maker

JUN DELONDON (ISANI) INC - New York, NY

1990 to 1994

New York, NY 1990-1994

• Assistants/Patternmaker

• Patternmaker, cutting, fitting and responsibility for a manufacturer

• Assisted the designer in the production of first samples.

• Fit garment on live models.

• Cut first samples and supervised sample room.

Sample maker

DESIGN & PATTERN SERVICE - New York, NY

1989 to 1990

Made first samples for a design and patternmaking service for manufactures of sportswear, dresses and outerwear.

Education

Certificate in draping and illustration

French Fashion Academy - New York, NY

1990

Fashion Institute of Technology

Skills

• Design Patternmaking Tailoring (10+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

Fashion Desigh

July 1999 to Present

Exclusive design & Tailoring

Additional Information

High end private Dresses and Gowns designed and Tailored for single client. Working from designers pattern cut and construct garment to final stage including any required alteration.

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