Alla Sofishchenko

I am professional pattern cutter with many years of experience, good technical understanding of garment construction, adaptable to challenging design briefs. Dedicated to achieving extremely high standards.

I work on multiple womenswear areas: day and evening and party wear, woven and jersey. I'm able to translate the label signature style and upcoming trends into successful garments. I deliver distinctive and unique collections and combine innovation and detail with tight commercial and financial restraints

Freelance Creative Pattern Cutter at Ice Clothing (2014-09 – Present)

Opened a new department within the company together with the designer. Which grew into successful labels for ASOS: Flounce, and SilkFred.

• Constructed successful first patterns and converted them into tall, petite, maternity, and plus-size
• Overlooked sample production, made appropriate changes until the styles were approved
• Organised costings and specifications for manufacturers

Freelance Creative Pattern Cutter at Lipstick London/Sistaglam (2013-06 – 2014-09)

Created Party Time Collections of celebrity-inspired dresses, from cute Proms to sexy Maxis. The company supplied Lipsy London, House of Fraser, and more.

Creative Pattern Cutter at Lipsy (2004-09 – 2013-06)

I was privileged to be part of Lipsy's transformation from a small company supplying Jane Norman, New Look, and Top Shop into a famous fashion brand and part of Next UK.

• Created prototype patterns
• Worked closely with the Design and Sampling departments
• Worked with celebrities: Jordan, Little Mix, Girls Aloud, Pixie Lott, Lily Allen, Cardassians

Senior Pattern Cutter at Subway ltd (2000-06 – 2004-05)

• Created the first patterns
• Made changes until the fit is approved
• Conducted costings, gradings and specifications for production manually