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Arlene is a highly skilled and dedicated fashion industry professional, passionate about design. With a background in pattern making, technical design, and fit, she has honed her expertise over many years of experience.

Originally from Canada, Arlene has lived in Ottawa and Toronto before finally settling in Los Angeles, where she has built a successful career. She pursued her love for fashion by enrolling in a Fashion Design program in Toronto, Ontario.

Arlene has a sharp eye for detail and an exceptional understanding of garment construction. Her ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and concepts has made her an invaluable asset to the companies she has worked with.

Currently, Arlene works as a freelance technical designer and pattern maker for clothing companies in Los Angeles.

Seamless Style, Flawless Fit: Empower Your Brand with a Skilled Fashion Pattern Maker

Technical Design for Imports or Domestic production: 1st through production

  • Centric PLM, Flex PLM, Gerber PLM, Full Circle PLM, Blue Cherry PLM

  • Browzwear 3D and fabric analyzer (beginner level)

  • Excel Technical Packages

  • Mac and PC Excel, Word

  • Adobe Illustrator, photoshop

First Samples or Development Prototypes

  • Manual, draping, and digital pattern-making using Optitex, Gerber, and Tuka Tech Pattern Drafting Systems.

  • Operate Digitizers and plotters

Onset Tailoring for Magazine Shoots, Commercials, and Music Videos

Custom Design for Stage Performers, singers, tour costumes, music videos, and other creative projects.

Certifications

  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).

  • CPR certificate

  • Blood-borne Pathogen Certificate

  • Tattoo license for Make-up

  • Yoga Teacher Training Certificate

  • Primary Handgun Firing - Line Certificate

    Operating and shooting 9mm at the firing range.

onset tailor

patterns& Technical Design

wardrobe detox

technical design

  • Lulus, Dresses category.

  • Posh Peanut, Private Label.

  • Mad Engine, Private label. Junior, missy, plus, girls, men’s, boys categories.

  • Avalon apparel, sweaters.

  • Sanctuary, dresses/tops .

  • Rue 21, Junior (tops, dresses).

  • Trina Turk (Dresses, tops, pants, jackets).

  • Celebrity Pink (Private Label: Rachel Roy, Guess, Celebrity Pink Missy, Junior, Kids, Maternity, Altered State).

  • Forever 21 (Dresses).

  • Kylie & Kendall (dresses, tops, skirts, pants, jumpsuits)

  • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans / NYDJ (dresses, tops, skirts, pants)

  • Daniel Rainne, Missy Tops and Dresses.

    And other independent & talented designers, stylists, costume designers, or brands in the Los Angeles Area.

pattern making

  • Active Apparel Group, AAG Private label, and worked on men’s and women’s active apparel.

  • Posh Peanut, Private Label

  • Raquel Allegra, Contemporary

  • Cure Apparel, Private Label, Junior, plus, missy

  • Femme de Lune, Contemporary

  • For Love and Lemons, Young Contemporary

  • Topson Downs, Private Label for all Markets

  • Perry Ellis, Contemporary

  • Malan Industries, Missy Market

  • Robin Piccone Swimwear, Contemporary

  • Miracle Body, Missy Market

  • Reformation, Contemporary Market

  • Woodleigh Clothing, Contemporary

  • Beachmint, Contemporary

  • Winstar Textiles, Private Label: Guess, etc.

    And other independent & talented designers, stylists, costume designers, or brands in the Los Angeles Area.

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide exemplary service to all clients, we reserve the right to refuse service if we determine that the job or individual does not align with our values, expertise, or capacity to deliver the desired outcome. This decision may be based on factors such as conflicting interests, scope of the project, or any other considerations that may impact the quality of service provided. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a positive and productive experience for all parties involved.