About me

I have a lot of experience in pattern construction, and making garments. I have worked for independent fashion boutiques, as well as owning my own business. Where I have managed a team of people, and also had a more hands on role too. I studied the technical side of pattern construction and fashion design at College and University. Where I was one of few students to design and make my own garments for London Graduate Fashion Week. It was there I was nominated for a Zandra Rhodes textile award and the Gold award. I have also worked for celebrities such as Coleen Rooney and backstage at a Celine Dion concert. My independent collections have gained a fair amount of press, since leaving University.

I consider myself to be very capable in the area of pattern making and garment construction. I love doing this, and I will always give more than one hundred percent.

Personal Profile

I am a confident and hard working individual, but I am not over confident. I am eager to learn more things and I am willing to give anything a try and take on new challenges. I have been specializing in fashion for nearly 10 years, and balance work with looking after my 10 year old daughter too. I am full of life and always put 100% effort into everything I do. I crave to learn and I like a challenge which pushes me to my creative and technical limit.

Skills

Advanced pattern cutting, pattern grading, sewing, CAD skills, fabric sourcing, Bespoke dressmaking, teaching, hand drawing, problem solving, ICT.

Sector Experience

2012, The Dolls House Designer & Pattern Cutter, Main duties & responsibilities,  Draft and grade all women’s wear patterns,  Manage team and delegate tasks,  Occasional sample machinist,  Sign off on all garment decisions, from start to finish,  Bespoke dressmaking personal clients,  Designed collections, 2010-2012, Danielle Ferguson LTD Business Owner, Main duties & responsibilities,  Manage team and business,  Bespoke dressmaking for personal clients (e.g bridal wear),  Designed collections,  Draft and grade all women’s wear patterns,  Sign off on all garment decisions, from start to finish,  Consultations and fittings with clients,  Sourced fabric and trimmings, 2008-2010, Rags to Bitches Designer & Pattern Cutter, Main duties & responsibilities,  Draft most women’s wear patterns,  Task management for studio team,  Bespoke dressmaking,  Consultations and fittings,  Working with high profile clientele,  Designed and produced collections,  Sourced fabric

Awards

Salford University Fashion BA (Hons) - 2006 - 2010, 2:1 , MANCAT College BTEC National Diploma in Fashion - 2004 - 2006, (Grades) Distinction, Distinction, Merit., MANCAT College BTEC 1st Diploma in Fashion - 2003 - 2004, (Grades) Distinction