Dennis

Digital Pattern Grading Specialist

Fiverr • Freelance

Jun 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

As a Digital Pattern Grading Specialist, I focus on developing and grading apparel patterns across multiple sizes while maintaining the intended fit, proportions, balance, and design details of each garment. My work supports fashion brands, clothing businesses, designers, startups, and independent creators who need accurate size development for sampling and production. I work with a variety of garment types, including dresses, tops, skirts, trousers, shirts, jackets, streetwear, activewear, and custom apparel. The grading process requires careful attention to garment measurements, body proportions, ease, balance points, and the relationship between pattern pieces across the full size range. My approach involves reviewing the base pattern and applying systematic size adjustments while preserving the original silhouette and construction. I consider key areas such as bust, waist, hip, shoulder, armhole, sleeve, length, rise, inseam, and other garment-specific measurement points. I also support pattern corrections, fit adjustments, size chart development, measurement specifications, and pattern preparation for production. My goal is to deliver well-organized and accurately graded patterns that help clients develop garments for different body sizes while maintaining consistency, comfort, functionality, and the original design vision. Skills & Expertise: Digital Pattern Grading / Size Grading / Pattern Grading / Multi-Size Pattern Development / Base Pattern Development / Size Range Development / Pattern Adjustment / Pattern Correction / Fit Development / Garment Fit / Fit Analysis / Measurement Charts / Size Charts / Point of Measure / Grade Rules / Pattern Drafting / Pattern Making Digital Pattern Making / Sewing Pattern Development / Apparel Pattern Making / Garment Construction / Apparel Development / Product Development / Technical Fashion Design Technical Specifications / Sample Development / Fit Sample Review / Production Pattern Preparation / Pattern Nesting

Apparel Designer

Apparel Printing & Manufacturing – Screen Printing, Embroidery, DTF. • Freelance

Nov 2024 - Present • 1 yr 10 mos

As an Apparel Designer, I specialize in transforming creative ideas, fashion concepts, sketches, and references into well-developed clothing designs. My work combines creativity with practical garment development, helping fashion brands, startups, independent designers, and clothing businesses move from an initial concept toward a clear and wearable product. I work on a variety of apparel categories, including women's wear, men's wear, dresses, tops, skirts, trousers, shirts, jackets, streetwear, activewear, and custom fashion pieces. My design process focuses on understanding the target customer, garment purpose, silhouette, fit, proportions, style direction, fabric considerations, and construction requirements. I develop fashion concepts and refine design details to ensure that each garment is both visually appealing and practical for development. This includes working with garment shapes, sleeves, necklines, collars, pockets, closures, seams, trims, and other construction elements. I also support the transition from creative design to technical development by preparing clear information that can be used during sampling and production. My goal is to create thoughtful apparel designs that maintain the original creative vision while considering fit, comfort, functionality, and manufacturability. Skills & Expertise: Apparel Design / Fashion Design / Clothing Design / Garment Design / Fashion Illustration / Fashion Sketching / Technical Drawing / Technical Flats / Tech Pack Design / Fashion Product Development / Garment Development / Apparel Development / Product Design / Custom Clothing / Streetwear Design / Women's Wear / Men's Wear / Activewear Design / Dress Design / Jacket Design / Shirt Design / Pattern Making / Pattern Drafting / Digital Sewing Patterns / Garment Construction / Fabric Selection / Trim Selection Color Development / Size Development / Fit Development / Sample Development / Production Support / Fashion Consultation / Clothing Brand Development

Technical Fashion Designer

Technical University of Crete • Freelance

Dec 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 9 mos

As a Technical Fashion Designer, I specialize in turning fashion concepts and creative designs into clear technical information that supports garment development, sampling, and production. My work connects the creative side of fashion design with the practical details needed to communicate a garment accurately. I develop technical flats, garment specifications, construction details, measurement information, and production documentation for a wide range of apparel. I work closely with design concepts to ensure that important details are accurately communicated and that the original garment vision is maintained throughout development. I also support tech pack development, measurement specifications, size development, fit adjustments, pattern communication, and garment construction planning. Attention to detail is essential in my work, especially when preparing information that may be used by pattern makers, sample makers, manufacturers, and production teams. My goal is to help fashion brands, startups, independent designers, and clothing businesses develop professional and well-documented garments that are easier to sample and produce. Skills & Expertise: Technical Fashion Design / Fashion Technical Drawing / Technical Flats / Fashion Flats / Tech Pack Design / Tech Pack Creation / Garment Specifications / Measurement Charts / Point of Measure / Point of Measure / Garment Construction / Apparel Development / Product Development /Fashion Product Development / Production Documentation / Manufacturing Support / Sample Development / Sample Review / Fit Development / Fit Analysis / Garment Fit / Size Development / Pattern Communication / Pattern Making / Pattern Drafting / Pattern Grading / Size Grading / Sewing Pattern Development / Digital Pattern Making /Garment Engineering / Clothing Design / Apparel Design / Fashion Design / Design Interpretation / Fabric Details / Trim Details / Stitching Details / Seam Construction / Production-Ready Documentation