Margaret Jani
Johannesburg
Summary
At Forever New Bridal, I excelled in garment construction and client consultations, demonstrating precision cutting and effective workstation organization. Renowned for enhancing garments with intricate details and ensuring quality assurance, I significantly exceeded customer satisfaction standards. My proactive approach and keen eye for design set me apart, making me a valuable asset in any fashion production setting.
Thorough understanding of clothing industry and current and upcoming trends. Comfortable working with high-end couture brands and selections for men and women.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pattern Maker, Cutter and Sample Maker
Forever New Bridal
10.2019 - Current
- Created detailed garment sketches and discussed specifications with clients.
- Drafted designs and patterns for original garments.
- Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.
- Pattern making and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Constructed well-tailored dresses, trousers and jackets with precise attention to detail.
- Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
- Assisted with inventory management and restocking of supplies for continuous availability.
- Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
- Managed customer expectations with open consultations and frequent communication.
- Read pins from previous fittings and other professionals to complete changes.
- Repaired garments and corrected construction mistakes.
- Measured parts such as sleeves or pant legs and marked or pin-folded alteration lines.
- Met with clients to discuss design ideas, take precise measurements and determine satisfaction with finished pieces.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate fabrics and notions for custom clothing designs.
Assistant Designer, Pattern Maker and Sample Maker
Grapevine
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
- Assisted with inventory management and restocking of supplies for continuous availability.
- Created detailed garment sketches and discussed specifications with clients.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
- Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
- Drafted designs and patterns for original garments.
Pattern Maker, Cutter and Seamstress
FashionM Studio,
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Drafted designs and patterns for original garments.
- Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.
- Checked conformance of finished pieces with measuring tape.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Clothing Design And Construction:
Harare Polytechnic College
Zimbabwe01-2010
Skills
- Workstation organization
- Production scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Designing
- Pattern Making
- Garment construction
- Layout planning
- Safety awareness
- Quality controls
- Measurement accuracy
- Workplace safety
- Precision cutting
Timeline
Pattern Maker, Cutter and Sample Maker
Forever New Bridal
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Designer, Pattern Maker and Sample Maker
Grapevine
06.2015 - 08.2019
Pattern Maker, Cutter and Seamstress
FashionM Studio,
05.2011 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Clothing Design And Construction:
Harare Polytechnic College
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