1. Mary Hellett
41 Cranley Drive
Ilford
IG2 6AJ London
Tel:07814567193
maryhellett@btinternet.co.uk
Profile
 20 years of experience as Womenswear Pattern Cutter.
 Excellent trend awareness and eye for styling.
 Highly skilled at realising design sketches with a sound knowledge of
garment construction and production methods.
 Constructive, clear communicator within a fast paced team focused on
delivering high quality product to tight deadlines.
 Strives constantly to improve skills and performance.
 Positive and energetic team communicator able to manage, encourage and
train others.
Expertise
 Gerber version 10.1 Pattern design and digitizing.
 Creating Patterns for Woven Womenswear Tailored Jackets, Coats, Dresses,
Separates, Soft separates, Occasion wear, Jersey.
 Delivering accurate interpretations to correct size spec from Designers Sketch.
 Producing accurate pattern, detailed size and specification sheets.
 Able to fit garments and make relevant pattern amendments.
 Comprehensive technical knowledge of pattern and garment construction.
Employment History
Freelance Jan 2015 - Present
Assignments for Mary Katrantzou ,ASOS ,Amanda Marshall , Pentex Ltd.
Courtaulds Senior Pattern Cutter June 2012 – Jan 2015
 Creating Patterns for Womenswear Tailored Jackets, Coats, Dresses, Separates,
Soft separates, Occasion wear, Jersey.
 Fully conversant Gerber version 8.2 Pattern Design and Digitizing.
 Delivering accurate interpretations to correct size spec from Designers Sketch.

2.  Producing accurate pattern, detailed size and specification sheets.
 Fitting garments with Design and Technical.
 Amending patterns and sending to Factory.
 Actively troubleshooting Gerber system maintenance
 Developing Casual Trouser Block
 ‘Acting Up’ Managing Pattern and Sample Room while Manager on leave.
Hobbs Ltd December 2005 – March 2012
 Creating Patterns for Womenswear Tailored Jackets, Coats, Dresses, Separates,
Soft separates, Occasion wear, Jersey.
 Fully conversant Gerber version 8.4 Pattern Design and Digitizing.
 Fitting garments with Design and Technical.
 Prioritizing workload in accordance with critical path.
Alexon December 2004 – December 2005
 Pattern cutter for Tailored Jackets separates, and soft separates.
 Amending patterns from fit comments for production.
 Gerber Pattern Design version 8.3
Warehouse April 2001 – December 2004
 Producing first patterns through to production for Womenswear Tailored
Jackets, Coats, Separates and Jersey.
 Fully conversant with Lectra Modaris 4.2
 Fitting garments with Design and amending patterns.
 Measuring garments against size specifications.
 Working closely with sample machinists.
 Sourcing trims and taking ownership of product development.
Reggie & Co Jan 2000 – March 2001
Organic Clothing July 1999 – Jan 2000
Fashion Personnel Dec 1998 – July 1999

3. Just Jamie & Paul Rich plc. Nov 1997 – Dec 1998
Reggie & Co July 1994 – Nov 1997
Jaegar May 1993 – Oct 1993
Full details of the above on request.
Education History
The London Centre for Fashion Studies Oct 1993 – Nov 1998
Sep 98 - Nov 98 Pattern Cutting Advanced Level (evening class sponsored by
employer)
Jan 97 - Mar 97 Tailoring Pattern Cutting " "
Jan 96 - Mar 96 Pattern Cutting Intermediate Level " "
Jan 95 - Mar 95 Grading " "
Oct 93 - July 94 Fashion Studies Course full time
Cardinal Newman School 1984 – 1991
9 GCSEs, A Level Art.
Personal Interests
Being a keen cook I enjoy seasonal cookery, trying out new recipes and cooking for
friends. In my free time I like to visit Art and Fashion exhibitions both in London and
Europe. I am a keen gardener, practice Tai chi ,love hill walking and cycling around
town.