Grace Hand

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About me

My creative path started with Textiles at school, which lead my to fashion at college. Now I am a BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier graduate of the University for the Creative Arts. I enjoy creating unusual silhouettes and problem solving. I work well inside teams as well as individual projects.
Additional skills:
Throughout my BA (hons) course i learnt machine and hand sewing techniques, pattern drafting and cutting, design and illustration. The main focus of the course is the pattern and sewing skills. The Projects that I have completed vary from Strapless dresses, corsetry, and shirts, tailored Jackets and to flow atelier.
I have been taught a wide range of skills, which include; drafting sleeves and trousers, many sewing techniques, which are used in high end tailoring and couture garments. I have also learnt how to fit a corset, take measurements, how to drape on the bias and fabric manipulation techniques such as the Knot. Other skills that I have gained are; draping on the stand and transferring the pattern to paper, how to sew in complicated seam lines, how to fully line garments and hand finishing’s.
Additional information:
I enjoy design and constructing garments, going to exhibitions, the cinema, traveling and trying new food.


Crew:
I am a BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier graduate of the University for the Creative Arts. I am confident with alterations and fittings. I am use to problem solving, working under pressure.
Working in the costume department at Merlin, I was able to instil confidence into my creative work and professional presentation, whilst building on my organisation skills and teamwork. The main focus was backs stage working, alongside the show technicians and the cast. Tasks would include setting the stage props, making sure cast members were provided with the correct costumes. I would also dress the cast in complicated costumes and carry out quick changes during shows. This part of the job required me to deal with any malfunctions with the costumes, battery packs or microphones. The costume team, are the first point of help for the cast; this encouraged high organisation, quick thinking and problem solving under pressure. In- between the shows any alterations, repairs and general maintenance would be done before the next scheduled show, the costumes and stage would be reset. I have learned to interpret creative illustrations and working drawings as well as working with unusual materials.
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Additional information:
My degree course covers in detail machine and hand sewing techniques, pattern drafting and cutting, design. Other skills that have acquired whilst interning and in the professional work place are dealing with customers, problem solving under pressure, working in a team in a systematic and efficient approach to reach the intended goal.

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Secondary Job Title	Costume Cutter
Job Titles	Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Set Dresser
Years in industry	1 to 3 years