Juan Antonio Segovia
Van Nuys,California
Summary
Experienced Patternmaker interprets sketches and instructions to create first patterns. Well-versed in collaborating with designers to achieve styling goals and produce high-quality patterns.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
First-Production Patternmaker
MISA Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Develop and execute 1st patterns from CADS, block and garment specs. Reflect standard fit and specs while executing the designer’s vision and ensuring said patterns are ready to be adapted for bulk production.
- Attend fittings with Design, take correction notes and execute corrections. Ensure correction are made in a timely manner and all patterns are update.
- Work alongside Technical Design to ensure factory submit samples/patterns match specification.
- Oversee the in-house sample development process from patterns conception to approval , working closely with Technical Design to ensure calendar deadlines are met.
First-Production Patternmaker
Kellwood Western Region
City of Industry, CA
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Expertly analyzed sketches and created first patterns, using computer and drafting instruments, while elaborating patterns for Girl's Sportswear, Girl's Denim Bottoms and Missy Sportswear
- Effectively worked with knit, woven and denim, finished patterns with information such as garment size, style, and sewing instructions
- Particularized patterns as per vendor specification, as well as delivered support to the Design Team.
First Patternmaker
Complete Clothing - ZINC
Vernon, CA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Implemented first pattern from sketch and pictures, following designer's direction and concept, whilst managing the design process of new patterns to accomplish the market line
- Successfully produced specification and measurements for overseas vendors
- Cooperated with design team to accomplish concept of the line, while finishing patterns with accurate information such as size base, style, use of correct fabric and well detail sewing information.
First Patternmaker
KIK Wear Co.
Los Angeles, CA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Expanded first pattern for tops, skirt, pant and jackets for Junior, and Missy, as well as designed new patterns by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by drafting new patterns
- Coordinated proper measurements and created accurate sewing instructions to avoid problem during construction
- Collaborated with design team and production manager, as well as attended fitting and revise pattern to be sent to China, while taking correct measurement and specifications
- Skillfully selected the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of fabric, and mark fabric accordingly.
First Patternmaker
Paris Blues
Long Beach, CA
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Integral role as first patternmaker for Kids, Junior and Men's wear, also for sportswear and denim bottoms for Girl's wear, top and denim pants for Junior's wear, and shirt and pants in woven and denim for Men's wear
- Completed different denim washes and shrinkage, as well as first thru Production for Girls Tops in knit, and first thru production for Plus Size in denim pants
- Taken proper measurement in all patterns with grading and marking
- Facilitated suggestion/advice on cutting and sewing.
First Patternmaker
Hot Kiss
Los Angeles, CA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Produced paper patterns for Junior's line with all kind of fabrics, as well as instigated the product development for denim pants with different washes and shrinkage
- Drawn patterns by adapting, copying existing patterns, and drafting new patterns, made master pattern for denim fabric, as well as elaborated accurate sewing card including measurements.
Freelance Patternmaker
American Jean
Reseda, CA
01.2019
Freelance Patternmaker
The Reformation
Vernon, CA
01.2018
Freelance Patternmaker
James Perse Enterprise
Downey, CA
01.2018
Freelance Patternmaker
New Fashion Product
Gardena, CA
01.2017
Freelance Patternmaker
Mad Engine Co
Glendale, CA
01.2017
Freelance Patternmaker
Rewash Co.
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017
Education
Diploma - Computer Aided Design -
California Design College
01.1995
Diploma - Fashion Design -
Los Angeles Trade Tech
01.1994
Skills
- Gerber V16 System
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Product Development
- Vendor/Client Relations
- Bilingual: English, Spanish
- Reading Sketches
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
First-Production Patternmaker
MISA Los Angeles
01.2019 - Current
Freelance Patternmaker
American Jean
01.2019
Freelance Patternmaker
The Reformation
01.2018
Freelance Patternmaker
James Perse Enterprise
01.2018
Freelance Patternmaker
New Fashion Product
01.2017
Freelance Patternmaker
Mad Engine Co
01.2017
Freelance Patternmaker
Rewash Co.
01.2017
First-Production Patternmaker
Kellwood Western Region
01.2008 - 01.2016
First Patternmaker
Complete Clothing - ZINC
01.2007 - 01.2008
First Patternmaker
KIK Wear Co.
01.2004 - 01.2006
First Patternmaker
Paris Blues
01.2001 - 01.2003
First Patternmaker
Hot Kiss
01.1999 - 01.2001
Diploma - Computer Aided Design -
California Design College
Diploma - Fashion Design -
Los Angeles Trade Tech