Alexandra Raines

Education

Equipment

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About me

I am a 4th year student at Nottingham Trent University studying Fashion Knitwear Design and Knitted Textiles. Upon graduating in July, I hope to be able to gain experience in the field of costume design. I am skilled in design, pattern cutting and making - working with woven and knitted fabrics. I also have experience in retail, dressing, supervising and sewing to alter and create. I am based in the South West near London.
Additional skills:
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Premiere Pro
• Machine and hand sewing skills
• Domestic/Dubied Knit machines
• Pattern Cutting
Referees:
Available on request
Additional information:
As part of my university course, in my 3rd year I spent the year in industry. During this time I undertook two 6-month placements in London. My first was at the luxury brand Chinti and Parker and the second was at the ethical brand People Tree. My role included researching current trends, presenting ideas for new season collection, assisting on photoshoots - organising and dressing.

I also have done some freelance work in fashion and in interior design. I worked with a vintage fashion reseller, where I was given clothing to upcycle and remake to go with the company’s image. For interior, I was part of a small team that worked in the set up for a start-up confectionary business, where I was fortunate enough to be able to work in creating and modelling the interior of the restaurant.

Skills

Job Titles	Costume Designer, Costumer Maker, Costume / Costume Support, Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support
Years in industry	less than a year
Work Permits	EU, USA