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Yasmine Bennett

Although I am interested in most areas of the fashion industry, those I enjoy the most are patternmaking – both manual and CAD and the construction of made-to-measure garments.

For the past 18 months I have worked part-time at Hartney & Johnson Designers & Costumiers. This experience has combined both of my interests in patternmaking & constructing made to measure Bridal & Eveningwear. Assisting in the creation of costumes for shows like ‘My Fair Lady’ has also given me an invaluable insight into the diversity of the fashion industry.

As part of the Apparel Manufacturing Diploma I also completed work placement for the following companies: Nelder Jones, Billion Dollar Babes & Fred Bare. During this experience I did some patternmaking & Grading, sample cutting, garment construction, quality assurance & client fittings. 

I have a good eye for detail and insist on accuracy and as I have worked in the public relations & hospitality areas my communication skills are beneficial to any work place.

Andrea Cainero

For the past three years I have been employed on a part-time basis as a design room assistant at Velani – by Nicky, a made-to-measure bridal boutique.  During this time I have also completed the Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing and the Portfolio Presentation Workshop at Sydney Institute, East Sydney campus.

My preferred areas of study within the course were product development,  patternmaking and customised garment making.

As part of the student workplacement program I worked at Gem Fashions, Carla Zampatti, and Karen Toririsi Beading Services.

Throughout my studies individuality and quality have been my priority in the work that I produce; and because of this, I have had high-grade outcomes in the course.

I would like to work in the product development and patternmaking areas of a fashion company, and progress through to an executive or managerial position in the future.

I have always wanted to do something creative and the Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing has given me the opportunity to practice that skill.

I have enjoyed studying all areas of this course and have a particular interest in patternmaking.  I found working on the Lectra and Gerber computerised patternmaking systems very interesting and I am confident working in this technological environment..

Through the student workplacement program, which is part of the course at Sydney Institute, I worked at Sports Knit, Gloster Apparel Productions, Zimmermann, Karen Torrisi Beading Service, and The Colour Studio.  At these companies I was involved in fabric laying according to the marker specifications, sample cutting, quality control, and beading.

I enjoy working as part of a productive team that achieves deadlines.  I hope to have a career in the fashion industry as a patternmaker.

While studying the Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing practical I have gained much knowledge particularly in customised patternmaking, complex whole garment assembly, product research & development & marketing fundamentals.

I have worked for a women’s clothing & an interior design company in Seoul, Korea for two years. I am creative, honest and reliable. I can speak German, Korean and English. This has proven to be an asset to my communication skills throughout my work experience and while I have been studying. I would like to gain employment in a patternmaking, marketing or sales department.

Claire Hyland

Having shown a keen interest in design, colour and fabrication from a young age it was only natural that I set out to develop this interest further. While studying the Diploma of Apparel Manufacturing I have completed work experience at Collette Dinnigan, Jonathan Ward, Janelle Rayner, Trackmaster, Kerry McGee and; Nelder Jones. I am at present employed at Nelder Jones on a part time basis. I assist in customer fittings, garment finishing and deal directly with customers, enjoying the opportunity to use my skills in design, fabrication and communication.

My experience has lead me in the direction of customised made to measure, special occasion wear. I currently make formal wear from home and have had my designs featured at the Annual Mudgee Field Day 1999 Fashion Parade.

My marks throughout the Diploma have been of an equally high standard, however I have particularly enjoyed product & research development, patternmaking, tailoring, special occasion wear and pattern grading.

I would like to pursue a career where I could further develop and utilise my skills.

I cope well with a constantly changing environment, as I am able to adapt quickly to different tasks.

After compiling my HSC in 1997 at Bonnyrigg High, I then enrolled in the Diploma of Apparel Manufacturing.
During my time studying at the Sydney Institute, East Sydney Campus I have gained skills in patternmaking, pattern grading, garment construction, quality control procedures and using a number of CAD systems.

My plan after graduating in the Diploma is to gain employment in the industry and continue studying at night in the Advanced Diploma of Apparel Manufacturing Management.

I've have gained an interest in working on a Lectra System as I applied myself and enjoyed Patternmaking & Grading using this software program. I also enjoy sourcing & researching fashion ideas, and could imagine working within Quality departments & Sales.

I can work within a group or individually. I am enthusiastic to work with a number of computer systems in the Patternmaking. Production or Design Departments.