Jeffrey Ouwens

• Drew outline of pattern parts using drafting instruments such as calipers, squares and straight and curved rules.
• Repaired and replaced defective garment pockets, pocket flags and coat linings.
• Conducted final fittings before special events.
• Repaired garments and corrected construction mistakes.
• Fitted and studied basted garments on customers and marked areas requiring alterations.
• Created new garments based on established parameters or specific body measurements.
• Discussed style lines, details and revisions with designer.
• Altered patterns to fit client requirements.
• Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled and sewed to create wearable garment.
• Let out and took in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.
• Took up and let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts.

I taught a tailoring workshop for 8 students In the costume shop.

I created class materials for the students to learn the different components that would make a tailored garment. Lead a class demonstration followed by individual instruction. Project was to create garments to use for future productions.

inspier is a interior design store and workroom. We manufacture custom high end curtains, drapery and pillows for clients. Worked with small team to cut and sew drapery out of varied materials according to interior designers specification. Finishing worked included hand sewing sections that couldn't be handled by machines, pleating and tacking, attaching hardware for hanging.

• Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
• Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes, and lint removal.
• Verified quality of completed work against project specifications to assess conformance with targets.
• Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas.
• Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
• Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.
• Conferred with designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
• Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
• Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique customer requirements.
• Prevented materials waste by completing accurate measurements and precise cuts.
• Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
• Checked conformance of finished pieces with rulers.
• Matched up cloth by pattern and die lot to reach quality goals on finished shoes.