Freelance Pattern Cutter London

Freelance pattern Cutters In London.

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
• Tech Packs
• 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.

EMAIL     [email protected]

Fashion Design.

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.

Tech Packs.

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.

 EMAIL   [email protected]