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Lotty Lewis
Newark, NJ 07102
mobile 216.339.4981
email lottylewis@live.com
Qualifications
Fashion design, pattern making, bridal/evening wear design, draping, couture sewing, fitting, alteration, sample making, fashion illustration, flat drawing, specs sheets, print designs, concept boards, Administration skills, Microsoft Applications, U4ria, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mac & Windows, Bilingual (Spanish)
Experience
Independent Label Lotty by Lotty Lewis Cleveland, OH 2006-Current
Dress Designer/Patternmaker design bridal, evening and ready to wear. Create and design custom garments and accessories from concept to finish; sketch designs for clients based on concept and clients request; cut and sew wovens, knits and novelty fabrics; create muslin samples and patterns; fit clients and models; dye and hand paint fabrics; create trims, embellishments; hand sewn bead work; order & purchase fabrics, swatches, trims & notions; handle sales and promotions; research trends and create concept boards. To view portfolio & press visit www.lottylewis.com
Peri Eli Cleveland Heights, OH 2011-2012
Designer/Sample maker/Alteration altered and redesigned bridal gowns, tailored men, women and children garments; created garment samples and patterns; assisted in fittings and note taking; assisted in trim selection and designs; assisted in product promotion; designed logo and hang tags for company
Ohio Knitting Mills Cleveland, OH 2012-2013
Men &Women Knit Designer/Patternmaker Assist design team in creating men and women knitwear, & accessories; supervise patternmakers work; duties also included pattern making; pattern grading, creating slopers; altering existing patterns; creating samples and writing sewing instructions; draping muslin samples; assist, discuss and take notes on fittings; cutting and sewing knits, analyzing /reviewing spec sheets, measuring samples for spec sheets, and assisting in final garment inspections
Education
Parsons School of Design New York, NY 2003-2006 studied Fashion Design & Merchandising
Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland, OH 2001-2003 earned Associates Degree in Education
