Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Theater Department Costume Shop, Brigham Young University-Idaho - Rexburg, ID
(Dec 2012 - Dec 2013)
Seamstress
- assisted in costume construction for seven theater productions over the course of three semesters
- fitted and altered costumes to the actors
- organized and sorted the vast collection of costumes in storage
- did repairs and alterations for students and members of the community, including suit alterations
- learned about the history of fashion from working on period pieces and organizing them based on style and era

Freelance Seamstress (December 2007 - present) Ventura County, CA
- alterations and repairs for various clients
      - simple projects include hemming pants, patching holes, sewing on buttons, etc.
      - larger projects include bridal alterations (since 2011), prom dress alterations, suit alterations, etc.
- custom pieces for clients, primarily using self-drafted patterns
- dress making
- children's clothing construction

EDUCATION

Brigham Young University-Idaho - Rexburg, ID (2009 - 2013)
Bachelors of Science in Health Science, Emphasis in Community and Worksite Wellness
Minor in Clothing Construction
- took advanced courses including children's clothing, home decor, pattern making, textiles, fitting and altering, fashion design & merchandising, and bridal

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Personal work
- in 2013 and 2014 I made and remade my own wedding dress using a self-drafted pattern
- made various custom pieces for myself from 2008 to present
Some experience in quilting
Experience using Bernina Activa 230 machine, Brother LS2125i machine, White Speedylock 1500 Serger