Hardworking and ambitious textiles student who thrives on new challenges and the opportunity to expand upon knowledge of the textiles and fashion industry. Working well under pressure, I am willing to push boundaries and explore every area of work to its full potential. Having developed good communication skills both verbally and visually I am able to express my ideas effectively in a variety of ways.
Creative Skills
Textiles and Fashion:
• High level of embellishment skills including beading, hand embroidery and machine embroidery
• Intermediate skills in manual screen-printing, manual weaving and Jacquard weaving
• Dyeing fabrics/yarns (synthetic and natural)
• Sound knowledge of Laser cutting
• Excellent eye for detail
• Good illustration skills
• Producing colour palettes
• Producing mood boards
• Good eye for layout/composition
• Generating concept ideas
• Good pattern cutting and manufacturing skills
• Good knowledge of technical drawing
• Sourcing appropriate imagery
• Fabric identification
• Commercial awareness of the fashion industry
Computers:
• Proficient in Adobe Design Suite (MAC and PC)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Good knowledge of Scotweave
