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Annabelle J Thacker

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As an experienced pattern cutter and machinist, I have an attention to detail, especially with the finishings of a garment.

About

As an experienced pattern cutter and machinist, I have an attention to detail, especially with the finishings of a garment.

I am very creative and enjoy thinking of new ideas for designs, and ways to make projects more sustainable. I am an outgoing, friendly young adult, who is able to apply myself to any task I am given.

  • 5 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Owner / Self-employed Pattern Cutter and Designer · South Downs DesignSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Garment alterations, commissions, sustainable handbags and soft furnishings. Operates an Etsy shop selling upcycled or deadstock-material-based products; final collection for degree made sustainably.

Social Media Representative · Great Britain Fastpitch Softball Under 16sMay 2025 – Oct 2025 · 6 mos

Photographed the team around the UK and Sweden/Czech Republic to promote the team; managed social media presence for their European competition.

Pattern and Machining Intern · Laura Green LondonJun 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

Altered patterns to make new designs, created toiles to check fit during fittings with clients. Learned shoulder pad making and applied it in final collection; altered garments to fit client needs; inspected stock for quality issues and recycling.

Front of House / Bartender · The Wheatsheaf MidhurstJan 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Front of House / Bartender · The Swan Inn MidhurstJan 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Intern · Aspinal of LondonSep 2021 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Costume Design and Making · Midhurst Rother CollegeJun 2021 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos
Volunteer Costume Designer and Maker · Midhurst Rother CollegeJun 2021 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier and Tailoring · University for the Creative Arts, Epsom2022 – 2025
A Levels · Midhurst Rother College2020 – 2022
Extended Individual Project · Midhurst Rother College2020 – 2021
GCSEs · Midhurst Rother College2020

Certifications and awards

BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier and Tailoring – First Class Honours2022 – 2025
A Levels2020 – 2022
Extended Individual Project A*2020 – 2021
GCSEs2020

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