Patternmaking
Bettina Liano: Patternmaker 2009-2010
After working in the London fast fashion game, I wanted to get back to Australian designed & made clothing. That was one one the big things I missed about Melbourne! We have a very unique industry here.
Working for Bettina Liano taught me a lot. It was fantastic to learn from someone who has survived in this industry for over 20 years!
I got to get back to being more creative & experimental in my work as well as developing my technical skills further.
Below are some images of styles I worked on at Bettina Liano:
Bettina Liano Winter 2010
Bettina Liano Summer 2011
London: Creative Patternmaker 2007 & 2008
Working in London has given me a greater understanding of the fashion industry. I worked within the fast fashion sector as a Creative Patternmaker. It was important for me to interpret the design with confidence and accuracy, as the first pattern was used to cut the buying sample in correct fabric to be sent straight to customer – or to be used in sales meetings. Below are some examples of first samples from KUBE Clothing.
Communication with the Designers and Sample Machinists, as well as Garment Tech was important in making sure correct decisions were made, so that the garment would be commercially viable for production from the beginning.
Both companies I worked for in the UK were small wholesale operations, supplying leading “High Street” Labels. Because of the size of the companies, it was a great opportunity for me to help out in other areas such as Garment Technology, Fits and Alterations where necessary. At one point while working at KUBE, they did not have a Garment Tech so I stood in and was able to take my knowledge of this side of the process to the next level.
River Island Website - A dress I worked on at KUBE
BODY: Design Assistant/Patternmaker 2004-2006
BODY spring summer 06/07
BODY Autumn/Winter 07/08
BODY Spring Summer 05/06
BODY Autumn Winter 07/08
BODY Autumn Winter 07/08