Adekunle Adeoya
St. John’s,Canada
Summary
Experienced Tailor skilled in designing and altering garments using various fabrics. Proficient in patternmaking, sewing, and precise measurements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tailor
Kunlex Couture
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Executed tailoring tasks by taking measurements, trimming fabrics, and altering garments.
- Operated sewing machines to stitch fabric together in garment production.
- Performed quality assessments to verify product authenticity and maintained its standard, steamed finished products using appropriate equipment to improve their texture and appearance, conducted tailor fittings for all clients ensuring precise measurements were taken.
- Managed inventory and ensured a clean work environment.
- Attached buttons, zippers, hooks and other fasteners onto garments.
- Installed linings into jackets, trousers and skirts with precision stitching techniques.
- Evaluated fabrics for colourfastness prior to cutting out pattern pieces.
- Altered clothing to fit individual customers and repaired defective garments.
- Maintained customer expectations with open consultations and frequent communication.
- Provided expert advice and knowledge to customers through effective engagement.
- Completed hems of pants and sleeves according to specifications.
- Ensured adherence to company standards by producing high-quality clothing items, including shirts, pants, and suits.
- Removed stitches from garments to be altered by using rippers or razor blades.
- Pinned fabric during fittings to identify alterations needed for a perfect fit.
- Remained relevant and trend-savvy by staying current with fashion trends.
- Completed final fittings before special events.
- Pressed garments and hung in garment bags for customers.
- Traced paper outlines onto cardboard patterns and cut to make templates.
- Recommended and executed product pricing strategies.
- Developed new garments based on established parameters or specific body measurements.
- Understood pin arrangements from previous fittings and other professionals to complete changes.
- Measured customers and cut fabric according to measurements, patterns and style specifications.
- Designed clothing items based on customer requests and preferences.
- Repaired garments such as suits, coats, dresses and other apparel.
- Selected fabrics, trims and accessories based on customer needs.
- Adjusted pattern pieces to ensure the correct size of each part of a garment.
- Ensured quality control by inspecting finished products for defects or flaws.
- Crafted unique attire pieces tailored specifically to meet individual preferences, emphasizing accurate measurements and excellent artistry to maximize customer delight.
- Worked alongside designers to create distinctive pieces, resulting in increased brand reputation and sales.
- Conducted tailor training for junior members, enhancing their efficiency and expertise
Education
Graduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Analytics -
Nova Scotia Community College
NS, CA06.2023
Bachelor’s of Technology in Geophysics -
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria06.2021
Skills
- Apparel styling techniques
- Sewing
- Garment fittings
- Repairs and corrections
- Alterations
- Pattern creation
- Textile knowledge
- Item fittings
- Applied styling techniques
- Fashion illustrating
- Materials knowledge
- Special event projects
- Superior communication skills
- Fabric measurement and cutting
- Self-motivated professional
- Measuring skills
- Vendor Relations
- Strong creative design skills
- Strong market knowledge
- Trend and emerging brand awareness
- High-profile brand exposure
- Design Interpretation
- Superb attention to detail
- Conceptual design expert
- Construction expertise
Timeline
Tailor
Kunlex Couture
01.2016 - 09.2022
Graduate Diploma in Geospatial Data Analytics -
Nova Scotia Community College
Bachelor’s of Technology in Geophysics -
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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