Justina Eleboda
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented tailor with over 7 years of experience in crafting made-to-measure garments and providing expert alterations, repairs, and custom design services. Proven expertise in fitting, altering, and repairing a diverse range of clothing, including fur garments and accessories. Adept at laying out, cutting, sewing, and pressing materials for various garments, including custom hats. Proficient in operating both sewing machines and hand sewing techniques, with a strong ability to select, modify, and design patterns to meet precise customer specifications. Committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service in every project.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tailor/Supervisor
Endydoris House of Fashion
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Fit, alter, and repair garments, including complex adjustments to achieve desired customer outcomes.
- Design and construct custom hats by laying out, cutting, sewing, and pressing materials to exact specifications.
- Alter and re-style fur garments and accessories, enhancing design and fit based on customer preferences.
- Operate industrial sewing machines and perform hand sewing for intricate details and repairs.
- Select and modify commercial patterns to align with customer and manufacturer requirements, designing custom patterns as needed.
- Mark, cut, and sew fabrics with precision to deliver tailored results.
Tailor
Khaffycouture
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Conducted fittings and alterations for a wide range of garments, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and manufacturing standards.
- Designed and created custom patterns based on measurements, incorporating adjustments to commercial patterns as required.
- Constructed and repaired garments with a focus on maintaining high-quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction.
- Managed tasks such as marking, cutting, and sewing fabric to meet specific design and fit requirements.
Tailoring Apprentice
Khaffycouture
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted senior tailors with creating, altering, and repairing garments, gaining hands-on experience in pattern design and garment fitting.
- Developed skills in laying out, cutting, sewing, and pressing materials for various garment types, including hats and accessories.
- Learned techniques for working with different fabrics and materials, including fur, under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Education
Business And Environmental Education - Business
University of Calabar
Calabar, NigeriaSkills
- Agbada and Sokoto
- Iro and Buba
- Adire and Aso-ofi making
- Daasiki
- High-profile brand exposure
- Strong market knowledge
- Apparel styling techniques
- Dressmaking
- Repair
- Restyling
- Tailoring
- Fabrication
Languages
Yoruba
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Tailor/Supervisor
Endydoris House of Fashion
03.2019 - 02.2021
Tailor
Khaffycouture
05.2017 - 04.2019
Tailoring Apprentice
Khaffycouture
05.2016 - 04.2017
Business And Environmental Education - Business
University of Calabar
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