I am Branka Ivanisevic

Pattern Maker

I am a fully professional freelance pattern maker
Feel free to contact me.

About Me

  • Name: Branka Ivanisevic
  • Address: 112 Bulevar Despota Stefana St
  • City/Country: Belgrade, Serbia
  • Nationality: Serbian
  • Phone: +381637053312
  • Email: branka.ivanisevic@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Professional Pattern Maker with 18 years of experience in the clothing industry with strong knowledge of pattern, grading and construction in multiple apparel categories. Detail-oriented and dedicated to bring design sketches to life. Familiar with line production, tailoring, sewing, patternmaking and quality control.

What I Do ?

Creating pattern & grading using Optitex system and Lectra- Women’s , Men’s and Kids’ Wear Making pattern from readymade garments, Digitizing patterns into computer system and marker making. Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material; Advice on most efficient use of fabric and special layout instructions, Cooperating with Product Managers and Designers to develop new fashion line Liaise with production and the sample room Monitoring product development from first garment stage to final Reviewed construction of all garments prior to production approval.

  • Organizing and managing production
  • Optitex and Lectra System & Manual Patternmaking
  • Good understanding with fit & construction
  • Superb eye for detail
  • Industrial and hand sewing
  • Draping

I'm available for freelance project

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Resume

Education

  • 1997

    BA in Textile and Clothes Engineering

    The College of textile, design, technology and management-DTM, Belgrade
  • 1991

    Textile Technician for Patternmaking

    Secondary school for textile, Mostar

Experience

  • 2012-present

    Head Pattern Maker for Women’s and Men’s Department

    Shooter Clothing Company, Belgrade
    https://shooter.rs

    Creating pattern & grading using Optitex system- Women’s and Men’s Wear; Making pattern from readymade garments; Digitizing patterns into computer system and marker making; Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material; Advice on most efficient use of fabric and special layout instructions; Cooperating with Product Managers and Designers to develop new fashion line; Liaise with production and the sample room; Monitoring product development from first garment stage to final; Reviewed construction of all garments prior to production approval;

  • 2017-present

    Freelance Pattern Maker for Kids Product Line

    Gugadžina, Belgrade
    http://gugadzina.rs

    Creating patterns based on designers sketches; Grading and making layout of pattern pieces

  • 2008-2012

    Head Pattern Maker & Production Manager for Sportswear and fashion Line

    Naai Clothing Company, Belgrade
    http://naai.rs

    Developing flat pattern and grading for all products- Men’s, Women’s and Kids; Created specs and manually grading for products; Reviewed construction of all garments prior to production approval; Organized and inspected the fitting process; Supervised cutters and sample makers in fabrication of sample garment; Supervised production of patterns, grading, markers and sample making for garments; Managing & planning daily tasks for all production team

  • 2003-2008

    Senior Pattern Maker for Mens , Womens and Kids’ Sportswear and fashion clothe

    Naai Clothing Company, Belgrade
    http://naai.rs

    Creating samples and production patterns ensuring that methods and documentation met company's guidelines; Manually grading patterns; Reviewed construction of all garments prior to production approval; Establish, monitor, and maintain fit, construction for products

  • 2001-2003

    Junior Pattern Maker- Mens and Womens Sportswear Line

    Naai Clothing Company, Belgrade
    http://naai.rs

    Collaborate with Senior Pattern Maker on Sportswear Collection; Developing pattern from technical sketches to final garment; Work regularly with sample cutters and sample makers; Sewed sample to correct pattern if needed.

  • 1999-2000

    Freelance Knitwear Consultant

    St. George, Belgrade

    Research and prepare yarns, fabrics and accessories for production of garments; Collaborate with Pattern Maker on new collection

  • 1998-2012

    Knitwear Production Assistant/ Sample Coordinator

    Beogradski Vunarski Kombinat, Belgrade

    Source and prepare yarns and trims for production; Assistance with creation new pattern fabrics solution; Manage and organize patterns; Work closely with Senior Clothing Technologist and Technical Manager to ensure all jersey and knit products prepare for production

Skills

Product development
Fit & Contruction
Industrial and hand sewing
Optitex & Lectra System
Manual Patternmaking
Draping

Works

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Women's jacket

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Men's jacket

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Jumpsuit

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Dress

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Women's jacket sketch

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Marker Making

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Pattern

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Pattern

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Pattern

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Tracksuit

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Cycling Jersey

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Shorts and Shirt

Get in touch

Send me a message
Address/Street 112 Bulevar Despota Stefana St
Belgrade, Serbia
Phone Number +381 63 7053 312