In my 13 years of working in the fashion industry, I have gotten to gain experience in almost every step of the process of creating clothes, from conceptualizing and illustrating to sewing and alterations. Four of those 13 years were spent on creating and selling my own small collection of designs, and many years included freelance jobs, so I am versed in the logistical aspects of the process as well as the creative. I never miss deadlines and I am always available to communicate. I have a sewing/art studio in my apartment in Brooklyn that includes an industrial Juki sewing machine, an industrial Hi-Steam iron, and a drafting table, so I am able to complete projects remotely. I love my work and I love helping people achieve their visions!

Mary Symczak

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In my 13 years of working in the fashion industry, I have gotten to gain experience in almost every step of the process of creating clothes, from conceptualizing and illustrating to sewing and alterations. Four of those 13 years were spent on creating and selling my own small collection of designs, and many years included freelance jobs, so I am versed in the logistical aspects of the process as well as the creative. I never miss deadlines and I am always available to communicate. I have a sewing/art studio in my apartment in Brooklyn that includes an industrial Juki sewing machine, an industrial Hi-Steam iron, and a drafting table, so I am able to complete projects remotely. I love my work and I love helping people achieve their visions!

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In my 13 years of working in the fashion industry, I have gotten to gain experience in almost every step of the process of creating clothes, from conceptualizing and illustrating to sewing and alterations. Four of those 13 years were spent on creating and selling my own small collection of designs, and many years included freelance jobs, so I am versed in the logistical aspects of the process as well as the creative. I never miss deadlines and I am always available to communicate. I have a sewing/art studio in my apartment in Brooklyn that includes an industrial Juki sewing machine, an industrial Hi-Steam iron, and a drafting table, so I am able to complete projects remotely. I love my work and I love helping people achieve their visions!

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Language

Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Full Time Alterations Seamstress at Monique Lhuillier
July 1, 2022 - Present
Sewing alterations for bridal and evening wear clients, and assisting in fittings
Freelance Seamstress at Thank You Have A Good Day
October 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Cut and sewed small production runs of jackets and dresses
Post-Knit Production Specialist at CreateMe
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Performed all finishing tasks on 3D-knitted garments
Freelance Seamstress at Picnic Wear
July 20, 2020 - July 20, 2021
Cut and sewed terrycloth hats and bags, and cotton tops
Freelance Costume Designer at The Trojan Women- Theater For The New City
March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Designed, patterned, sewed, and fit costumes
Freelance Seamstress at Ugly Rugly
December 1, 2021 - January 30, 2000
Operated industrial zigzag machine to sew small home goods and apply labels
Part Time Alterations Seamstress at The Wedding Dresser
June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Fit and altered wedding dresses
Founder/Designer/Patternmaker/Seamstress at Susan New York Design
December 15, 2017 - December 1, 2021
Performed in every position involved in designing, making, and selling womenswear
Womenswear Capsule Collection Designer at Res Ipsa
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Performed in every position involved in designing, producing, and selling a womenswear capsule collection
Assistant Designer for Specialty Accessories at Marc Jacobs
February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Reasearched, designed, and developed SLGs, handbags embroideries and special seasonal items
Assistant Designer at Trademark
March 15, 2013 - January 31, 2013
Assisted in the sourcing and development of mens and women's collections
Design Assistant at MZ Wallace
May 31, 2012 - February 1, 2013
Assisted in research, design rendering, and communications with factories in Asia
Intern at Oscar de la Renta, The Row, Calvin Klein Collection
July 18, 2006 - May 30, 2011

Education

BFA in Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2011
Majored in fashion Design

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other