Irina Svyatova

John Paul Richard Inc.

Calabasas, CA

12.2009 - Current

Examined sketches, sample articles and design specifications to determine quantities, shapes and sizes of pattern parts.
Marked samples and finished patterns with information such as garment size, section, style, identification and sewing instructions.
Wrote all specifications and sewing instructions.
Determined best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material.
Used Gerber softwear to create one-of-a-kind patterns for women clothing
Used Paint net softwear to draw details on outlined parts to indicate positions of pleats, pockets, button holes and other features.
Collaborated with designers to complete initial patterns and maintain styling.
Draped designs according to designer sketches.
Computed dimensions of patterns according to sizes.
Incorporated changes and corrections when making production patterns.
Fit garments on live models to approve fit and production.
Evaluated specifications of each design to identify sizes, shapes and quantities involved for every part.
Collaborated with designers to understand models and produce high-quality patterns.
Optimized final fit and production dimensions by calculating size differences and issues such as dye absorption known to affect final material stretch.

Summary