Freelance Pattern Cutter

Thelondonpatterncutter; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

169. Finding the best freelance pattern cutter for your brand in London is no easy task. There are an abundance of freelance pattern cutters throughout the capital, but few will have the level of experience, skills, or capabilities that are relevant for your brand.

You will need to employ a freelance pattern cutter that is both experienced in the relevant genre, and experienced at operating as a freelancer with a variety of clients. The job of a freelancer is very different to that of an employed pattern cutter. On becoming freelance a pattern cutter’s education really begins to expand rapidly. They have to quickly learn multiple new skills and deal with a huge variety of sewn products.

It takes at least ten years to become a competent pattern maker in any particular field, and another five years to become an accomplished freelancer. So, ideally a freelancer should have fifteen years plus experience in total.

Their extensive inside knowledge of the fashion industry, and how the sample development and production process works, from design concept to production will be a massive benefit for any startup brand. A good freelance pattern cutter should be able to tackle just about anything.

There is no point employing a swimwear pattern cutter if you want a tailored jacket pattern. Or using a Childrenswear pattern cutter for menswear patterns.Most pattern makers are skilled within a narrow range of genres, but can be totally lost when they are working outside their field of expertise.

Even an experienced freelancer will need to have some experience of the type of garment that you are producing, but over the years they become increasingly skilled in a wide range of garments, unless they insist on specialising.

Multiple Skills.

The best freelance pattern makers should be able to provide a comprehensive range of services to help new startups

Our Team.

We have a small team of very experienced specialist and multi product freelance pattern cutters in London. While each specialises in a particular narrow range of genres, they are each able to deal confidently with multiple products, and help startups

Pattern Cutter And Tutor.

Mae is a highly experienced freelance pattern cutter, grader, and garment technologist, based in Walthamstow, East London. Working from her own studio, she has been providing invaluable help to small UK clothing businesses, startups, and individuals for over ten years.

Draping On The Stand.

Mae is a creative pattern cutter, highly skilled at draping on the stand. She works with multiple products, and can put her hand to most aspects of pattern cutting and sample development, skilfully combining flat pattern cutting with draping to create perfect patterns for her clients.

With many years of experience in both flat pattern cutting and draping (modelling) on the stand, Mae prefers the more creative aspects of draping to perfect her patterns.

Mae provides a whole range of services, including :

• Pattern Cutting
• Grading
• Sampling
• Fashion Business Advice For Startups
• Pattern Cutting Classes
• Draping Classes
• Grading Classes
• Sewing Classes

Languages Spoken.

Mae is a native Catalan speaker, while also speaking fluent English and Spanish. She is very experienced in dealing with foreign factories. This can be invaluable when dealing with offshore production and creating tech packs.

Mae studied fashion design in Barcelona, at the Istituto Europea Di Design, followed by a one year course in fashion design, draping, pattern cutting and draping, at The London College Of Fashion. She has many years experience as a professional pattern maker.

Sample Development.

In order to ensure that your designs are right first time it is essential to communicate your ideas effectively, with as much relevant information as possible.

Mae will try to ensure that she obtains sufficient information from each client to guarantee top quality, accurate sampling first time round.

Factory Ready Patterns.

All of Maes patterns are fully prepared factory ready patterns. This is essential to ensure faultless production runs.

Professional tech packs are vital for anyone looking to have a factory produce their designs exactly as they were meant to be.

Fit Sessions.

Mae is experienced in attending and organising fit meetings with the designer and technical team, in which a fashion model or mannequin is used to assess and adjust the garment fit.

Pattern Cutting Classes.

Mae runs a number of one-to-one pattern cutting and sewing classes in Walthamstow. Classes are generally one-to-one or paired tuition. To check on prices, or to arrange for private pattern cutting lessons, please email us for more information.

Previous Clients.

Mae has worked for a variety of ladieswear brands, from high street brands to high end designer brands. Previous clients include: Littlewoods, Top Shop, Samantha Cole, Forever Unique, Asos, Lashes London, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Amy Childs, and River Island.

Fashion Startups.

As with all of our freelance associates, Mae specialises in working with new startup fashion brands, and teaching her extensive skills and knowledge to beginners. She has worked with hundreds of startups in London and throughout the UK.

The Ethiopia Project.

Mae has been working on the Ethiopia Project, off and on, for the last few years. This project, funded by GIZ, requires Mae to develop three separate courses, to help local people learn new clothing manufacturing skills, and for already working factories to expand their knowledge.

How Much Does Pattern Cutting Cost ?

Some freelance pattern cutters charge by the hour, while others charge by the job. It is useful for the pattern cutter and the client to have some idea how much the patterns will cost before the work is begun.

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