Alla Sofishchenko

Experienced pattern cutter who turns design ideas into production-ready garments. 25+ years across luxury, premium and commercial womenswear, combining strong manual cutting, Vetigraph CAD and practical garment construction knowledge. Trusted to work from first sketch through fit, correction, grading and production, with recent freelance work for high-fashion houses including Burberry, Alexander McQueen and David Koma.

SENIOR PATTERN CUTTER at Freelance (2014-01 – Present)

• Translate design sketches and creative concepts into accurate, production-ready patterns for luxury, premium and high-street clients.
• Develop womenswear across tailored, casual, evening and occasionwear, with strong understanding of fit, balance and construction.
• Recent high-fashion freelance work: Burberry, Alexander McQueen, David Koma.
• Create and adapt patterns in Vetigraph CAD for high-street production, including work for Loaded.
• Work closely with designers, garment technologists and production teams to resolve fit and technical issues quickly.

CREATIVE PATTERN CUTTER at Lipstick London / Sistagram (2013-01 – 2014-12)

• Developed celebrity-inspired occasionwear collections supplied to major UK retailers including House of Fraser.
• Delivered fast-paced commercial collections from concept to production.

CREATIVE PATTERN CUTTER at Lipsy London (2004-01 – 2013-12)

• Played a key role during Lipsy's growth into one of the UK's leading womenswear brands.
• Developed prototype and production patterns for high-volume collections.
• Worked closely with Design, Sampling and Technical teams to deliver commercial fit and production accuracy.
• Produced garments worn by celebrities including Little Mix, Girls Aloud, Pixie Lott, Lily Allen and Kim Kardashian.

SENIOR PATTERN CUTTER at Subway Ltd (2000-01 – 2004-12)

• Created first patterns from designer sketches and technical packs.
• Managed pattern amendments, grading, costings, specifications and production patterns.
• Managed garment development from initial concept through to manufacture.

MA in Art and Design – Moscow University of Industrial and Applied Art