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I am a passionate fashion designer and costume maker with extensive experience in creating custom garments, from bridal dresses to lingerie and comfortable clothing. I love working closely with clients to understand their needs, ensuring every piece is perfectly tailored and creatively designed. I also have strong skills in digital design tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop, which I use to create technical patterns and detailed project instructions.
My professional journey includes managing my own fashion business where I design, craft, and sell bespoke dresses and other apparel. I have worked with boutiques and participated in local markets, honing my skills in garment alterations and customer service. I enjoy blending creativity with organization and teamwork, and I am always eager to learn and take on new challenges in the fashion industry.
Experience Level
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Language
French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Patronniste at Self-employed - Etsy
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreated sewing patterns using Adobe Illustrator, converted them into PDFs, wrote explanatory sheets for sewing projects, and sold patterns online through Etsy.
Sous-traitance en couture at La maison Ariane Carle, Montreal
January 1, 2023 - PresentPerformed sewing subcontracting tasks for a bridal boutique, including alterations like hemming, bust and waist adjustments, and decorative pearlwork; also made style modifications on wedding dresses.
Couturière at Boutique M2, Brossard
January 1, 2023 - PresentCarried out clothing alterations for men and women, including suits, shirts, pants, dresses, and skirts, and managed client fittings to ensure proper garment adjustments.
Propriétaire / Designer at Ary Pastelle
January 1, 2018 - PresentOwned and operated a bespoke dressmaking business from home, meeting clients to understand their needs, designing personalized dresses, creating production patterns, sewing custom garments, making adjustments to fit clients perfectly, purchasing fabrics, and producing videos showcasing dressmaking for social media. Previously sold lingerie and loungewear, handled photography sessions, online sales, and participated in local fashion markets. Additionally produced and sold 4000 fabric masks during the 2020 pandemic.
Assistante designer (contract) at Groupe Boyz, Montréal
January 1, 2018 - August 28, 2025Produced garment technical sheets and flat drawings on Adobe Illustrator; created garment prints, color swatches, and patterns using Photoshop.
Assistante designer at Boutique Coup de foudre, Longueuil
January 1, 2017 - August 28, 2025Made evening dress patterns, cut fabric pieces, assembled garments, performed alterations, and sold evening dresses in-store.
Assistante de bureau (summer) at Boiseries BG, St-Rémi
September 1, 2015 - August 28, 2025Performed document filing, data entry, cleaning, and workspace reorganization during summer periods.
Patronniste at Etsy
January 1, 2024 - PresentCreate sewing patterns using Illustrator and convert them to PDF format. Design explanatory sheets to guide project assembly. Manage the sale of patterns online through the Etsy platform.
Sous-traitance en couture at La maison Ariane Carle
January 1, 2023 - PresentPerform alterations on bridal gowns including hems, adjustments at the bust and waist, and beadwork. Modify dresses stylistically as required by the client or company directives.
Couturière at Boutique M2
January 1, 2023 - PresentCarry out clothing alterations for men and women including jackets, shirts, pants, dresses, and skirts. Conduct fittings with customers to ensure garments fit perfectly.
Propriétaire at Ary Pastelle
January 1, 2018 - PresentMeet with clients to understand their needs and design personalized dresses. Create dress patterns and sew custom-made dresses. Perform fitting adjustments for perfect fit. Purchase suitable fabrics. Produce videos showcasing the making of dresses for social media. Also sold lingerie and loungewear online and participated in local fashion markets. Manufactured and sold 4000 fabric masks during 2020.
Assistante designer contrat at Groupe Boyz
December 31, 2018 - September 4, 2025Produced technical sheets for garments using Illustrator. Created flat sketches of clothing items. Designed patterns and color sheets using Photoshop.
Assistante designer at Boutique Coup de foudre
December 31, 2017 - September 4, 2025Created patterns for evening dresses. Performed cutting and sewing of dress components. Carried out garment alterations and sold evening dresses in boutique.
Assistante de bureau at Boiseries BG
August 31, 2015 - September 4, 2025Organized documents, entered data into computer systems, and assisted with cleaning and workspace reorganization during summer seasons.
Education
Diplôme d’études collégiales en Design de mode at Cégep Marie-Victorin, Montréal
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Diplôme d’études secondaires at Collège Charles-Lemoyne, Sainte-Catherine
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Diploma at Cégep Marie-Victorin
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Diploma at Collège Charles-Lemoyne
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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