Sewing Professional- Master Tailor- Designer
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Objective: To secure a position working in the sewing industry.
Summary of Qualifications
� Over 40 years� experience in fabricating, altering, repairing and mass-producing items such as custom-made clothing, uniforms, handbags, hats, curtains and draperies.
� Thorough knowledge of a variety of fabrics, its qualities, properties and uses.
� Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, and techniques used in garment construction, alteration, and repair.
� Extensive knowledge of the proper use, operation, and preventive maintenance of the machines, tools, equipment, and work aids used in the performance of the work.
� Exceptional skill in the use and operation of industrial machines, tools, equipment and work aids used for specific tasks.
� Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions.
� Communicate well with others.
� Keen ability to prepare and maintain work related records.
� Strong knowledge of agency practices and procedures.
� Ability to prioritize and meet time sensitive deadlines.
� Skilled hand-sewer for delicate designs.
Professional Experience
GH Designs., Philadelphia, PA 1998 � 2018
Custom Tailor- Designer
� Created patterns and custom design daywear, eveningwear, activewear, and
specialty apparel for men women and children.
� Sewed identifying labels, patches, and emblems on garments.
� Used press and steam equipment on finished products.
� Designed and produced eye-catching hats and bags using various fabrics.
� Fabricated items such as curtains, draperies, and pillows.
� Mended items such as suits, gowns, coats, uniforms, and other garments by re-
sewing seams, patching and darning fabric by hand and/or sewing machine.
� Repaired and replace defective garment parts such as pockets, linings, zippers,
and buttons.
� Lined garments when necessary and performed customer related requests such
as lengthening or shortening pants, dresses, skirts, etc., and attaching pockets,
sleeves, button-holes and collars to other types of apparel.
� Sew on hooks, rings, hem tape, buttons, monograms, and padding.
� Altered clothing to fit an individual by following instructions on repair tags
and/or marks and pinned folds on clothing.
� Cleaned and oiled industrial sewing machines and other commercial equipment
as part of preventive measures and maintenance duties.
� Inventory: receive and stock clothing, materials, and supplies and keep
appropriate logs and records of items.
� Prepared outgoing merchandise for shipment and or delivery.
Cadence., Philadelphia, PA 2008-2009
Sub-Contractor
� Produced piece work for online company sewing items such as arm warmers,
jackets, jacket labels, and shorts.
� Delivered products to company in a timely fashion.
Beleema Corporation., Philadelphia, PA 1992-1994
Garment Sub-Contractor
� Mass produced hundreds of piece-work garments with strict weekly deadlines.
� Position pattern section on fabric, mark cutting lines, and cut fabric following pattern edge; baste or pin fabric parts together in preparation for finished product; sew fabric parts together by operating industrial sewing machines to join fabric
pieces.
� Maintained records and prepared reports related to the work completed.
Delivered time-sensitive garments to the company on a weekly basis.
Today's Men., Bala Cynwyd, PA
1984-1986
Tailor
� Repair and alteration work for men's suits and shirts
Mustang Clothes., Philadelphia PA 1977-1984
Mass Production Sewing Operator
� Produced hundreds of garments and bags for area retail stores with time-sensitive deadlines.
� Repaired and maintained industrial sewing machines.
� Worked with industry machines including steam press and cutting apparatus.
Baker Clothes., Philadelphia, PA 1975-1977
Mass Production Sewing Operator
� Produced hundreds of garments and bags for area retail stores using single-stitch, double-stitch, embroidery machines, sergers, etc.
� Repaired and maintained industrial sewing machines on an as-needed basis.
� Worked with industry machines including steam press, walking foot, blind-stitch, double-stitch machines and cutting equipment.
Dascostas., Port of Spain, Trinidad, WI 1963-1969
Lead Designer & Tailor
� Created patterns and samples for the designers to work with.
� Designed and produced store inventory.
� Designed all-occasion special ordered apparel for numerous customers and clients.
� Responsible for the everyday managerial operations of the store.
Education
Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2005
A.A.S Degree, Education,
Howard University Washington, DC 1973
46 credits, Liberal Arts,
John Donaldson Technical Institute Port of Spain, Trinidad
Fashion & Design Diploma 1968
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Objective: To secure a position working in the sewing industry.
Summary of Qualifications
� Over 40 years� experience in fabricating, altering, repairing and mass-producing items such as custom-made clothing, uniforms, handbags, hats, curtains and draperies.
� Thorough knowledge of a variety of fabrics, its qualities, properties and uses.
� Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, and techniques used in garment construction, alteration, and repair.
� Extensive knowledge of the proper use, operation, and preventive maintenance of the machines, tools, equipment, and work aids used in the performance of the work.
� Exceptional skill in the use and operation of industrial machines, tools, equipment and work aids used for specific tasks.
� Strong ability to follow oral and written instructions.
� Communicate well with others.
� Keen ability to prepare and maintain work related records.
� Strong knowledge of agency practices and procedures.
� Ability to prioritize and meet time sensitive deadlines.
� Skilled hand-sewer for delicate designs.
Professional Experience
GH Designs., Philadelphia, PA 1998 � 2018
Custom Tailor- Designer
� Created patterns and custom design daywear, eveningwear, activewear, and
specialty apparel for men women and children.
� Sewed identifying labels, patches, and emblems on garments.
� Used press and steam equipment on finished products.
� Designed and produced eye-catching hats and bags using various fabrics.
� Fabricated items such as curtains, draperies, and pillows.
� Mended items such as suits, gowns, coats, uniforms, and other garments by re-
sewing seams, patching and darning fabric by hand and/or sewing machine.
� Repaired and replace defective garment parts such as pockets, linings, zippers,
and buttons.
� Lined garments when necessary and performed customer related requests such
as lengthening or shortening pants, dresses, skirts, etc., and attaching pockets,
sleeves, button-holes and collars to other types of apparel.
� Sew on hooks, rings, hem tape, buttons, monograms, and padding.
� Altered clothing to fit an individual by following instructions on repair tags
and/or marks and pinned folds on clothing.
� Cleaned and oiled industrial sewing machines and other commercial equipment
as part of preventive measures and maintenance duties.
� Inventory: receive and stock clothing, materials, and supplies and keep
appropriate logs and records of items.
� Prepared outgoing merchandise for shipment and or delivery.
Cadence., Philadelphia, PA 2008-2009
Sub-Contractor
� Produced piece work for online company sewing items such as arm warmers,
jackets, jacket labels, and shorts.
� Delivered products to company in a timely fashion.
Beleema Corporation., Philadelphia, PA 1992-1994
Garment Sub-Contractor
� Mass produced hundreds of piece-work garments with strict weekly deadlines.
� Position pattern section on fabric, mark cutting lines, and cut fabric following pattern edge; baste or pin fabric parts together in preparation for finished product; sew fabric parts together by operating industrial sewing machines to join fabric
pieces.
� Maintained records and prepared reports related to the work completed.
Delivered time-sensitive garments to the company on a weekly basis.
Today's Men., Bala Cynwyd, PA
1984-1986
Tailor
� Repair and alteration work for men's suits and shirts
Mustang Clothes., Philadelphia PA 1977-1984
Mass Production Sewing Operator
� Produced hundreds of garments and bags for area retail stores with time-sensitive deadlines.
� Repaired and maintained industrial sewing machines.
� Worked with industry machines including steam press and cutting apparatus.
Baker Clothes., Philadelphia, PA 1975-1977
Mass Production Sewing Operator
� Produced hundreds of garments and bags for area retail stores using single-stitch, double-stitch, embroidery machines, sergers, etc.
� Repaired and maintained industrial sewing machines on an as-needed basis.
� Worked with industry machines including steam press, walking foot, blind-stitch, double-stitch machines and cutting equipment.
Dascostas., Port of Spain, Trinidad, WI 1963-1969
Lead Designer & Tailor
� Created patterns and samples for the designers to work with.
� Designed and produced store inventory.
� Designed all-occasion special ordered apparel for numerous customers and clients.
� Responsible for the everyday managerial operations of the store.
Education
Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2005
A.A.S Degree, Education,
Howard University Washington, DC 1973
46 credits, Liberal Arts,
John Donaldson Technical Institute Port of Spain, Trinidad
Fashion & Design Diploma 1968