SOFT
FINE
GOODS
CONSULTING
PATTERNING & GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
My costume design work demonstrates advanced patterning and fabrication skills, from complex structural builds to garments engineered for extreme movement and durability. These projects showcase precision, problem-solving, and creative construction—all directly transferable to the design of wearable technology where fit, function, and user needs must seamlessly align.
CORSET COVERS
Designed, drafted and graded the patterns, sourced the materials, built around 10 different variants for a musical. Utilized button-hole sewing machine.
Materials used: Cotton weave, interfacing, and lace.
SALLY'S DRESS
Designed, drafted the patterns, sourced the materials, and built the dress.
I was able to draft
the pattern and build the entire dress all in one day.
Materials used: Cotton weave, interfacing, zipper, and lace.
1940's
WOMEN'S OUTFIT
Built the full outfit.
Materials used: Wool, cotton, silk, velvet, zippers, and interfacing.
1940's WOMEN'S JACKET
Built the jacket. Made darts and a bound buttonhole.
Materials used: Wool and interfacing.
MATERIALS EXPERIENCE:
• NATURAL FIBERS (COTTON, LINEN, SILK, WOOL, ETC)
• SYNTHETIC FIBERS (POLYESTER, NYLON, ACRYLIC, ETC)
• SPECIALTY MATERIALS (KEVLAR, ZEBRA SKIN, NEOPRENE, LEATHER, ETC)
• KNITS (WARP KNITS, WEFT KNITS, 2-WAY STRETCH, 4-WAY STRETCH)
• PLASTICS (KYDEX, LDPE, HDPE, ETC)
• FOAMS (OPEN-CELL, CLOSED-CELL, VOLARA, EVA, IONOMER, ETC)
• NONWOVENS
STARRY NIGHT DANCE COSTUME
Designed, drafted and graded the patterns, sourced the materials, built a small run of 12. Worked with sheer confetti dot mesh and interfacing.
Materials used: sheer confetti dot mesh and interfacing.
SUCCUBUS DANCE COSTUME
Designed, drafted, graded, material sourced, and built a small run of four of these costumes. Worked with 2-way stretch knit and pleather.
Materials used: 2-way stretch knit and pleather.
TAILORED
WOMEN'S OUTFIT
Built the jacket.
Materials used: Cotton, interfacing, and silk lining.
SAUCER TUTU
Co-designed, drafted and graded the patterns, sourced the materials, built a small run of 12. Worked with 4-way stretch Lycra and metal wire.
MACHINE EXPERIENCE:
• DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES
• DOMESTIC SERGERS
• INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES
• INDUSTRIAL SERGERS
• INDUSTRIAL BUTTONHOLE MACHINES
1950's MEN'S JACKET
Built the jacket. Made darts and a bound buttonhole.
Materials used: Wool and interfacing.
1950's POLKA DOT DRESS
Sourced the materials, drafted the pattern, and built the dress. I used a button-hole machine.
Materials Used: Rayon and interfacing.
PATTERNING:
• FLAT PATTERNING
• DRAPING
• CAD PATTERN DRAFTING (MODARIS)
• GRADING
• ALTERATIONS
BUSTIER
Matched the fabric pattern in the center front, sourced the materials, and built the bustier.
Materials Used: Cotton weave, fusible interfacing, boning, and a busk.
design.
DEVELOP.
Deliver.
Shimra and I have been working together on soft goods projects for nearly three years, and I’m truly grateful for the experience! Shimra's passion for soft goods is evident, and I have complete trust in their rapid prototyping abilities, as well as their expertise in textiles, patterning, and construction. I’ve learned so much from them over the years and am excited for the future projects we’ll tackle together!
Jenny Null,
Soft Goods Engineer from HeroWear
FINE SOFT GOODS CONSULTING
OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES. LEARN WAYS WE CAN HELP YOU.
• Concept Development • Industry Research • Design Research • Garment/Fashion Design • Product Design • Functional Apparel • Wearable Tech
• Materials Research • Small-Scale Material Sourcing • Textile Testing Consultation • Materials Library Documentation & Organization • Materials Selection
• Pattern Drafting/Altering.Grading • Industrial Sewing • Rapid Prototyping • Small Runs • Technical Design • Technical Packages & Documentation • Technical Design Requirements Development