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Age:
82
Experience:
I have been a designer all my life and have worked in the industry for over 65 years. I have worked as a designer and run numerous production rooms. I has done piece work, sampling and costings to name a few tasks.
Skilled at:
Designing, sampling, running production, costings and helping setup machinery for quicker methods. I have travelled overseas to study the market and research different colours and fabrics.
Why did you choose to work in fashion / textiles?
I always loved sewing as a young girl and I always wanted to learn. My parents worked hard to put me through college and I studied at Emily McPherson.
Best thing about the job?
The challenge of doing things and finding solutions. Finding a plan. It’s an obsession for me.
Favorite item of clothing?
I like to dress nice and neat and I love classic clothing. The colours that I love, that I can’t get away from, are red, black and purple.
Best designer ever:
I’ve had quite a few over the time and it’s hard to remember their names. There is just too many.