Sonja Maus

Experience

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  Freelance pattern maker and product developer

  Jan 2002 - now

  Designer, Pattern Maker

  Contracting and Business owner:-Freelance pattern maker, designer, consultant -Owner and operator of Gold Coast Sewing Classes, sewing instructor -Designer and director of womenswear labelEmployed:-Pattern Maker, product developer, womenswear designer, design assistant, Garment technician.

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  No Formula

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  Welcome to No Formula, a sustainable-living style philosophy created for making an entrance to the stage in life that places you in the fashion limelight, and that provides environmentally-friendly garments to create a sustainable future for our planet.The styles and fabrics have been designed and selected with hope, care, consciousness, love for the planet, and attention to detail, to provide garments suitable for all the lifestyles of all the women searching for their own freedom of fashion expression.Each piece is professionally handmade by designer Sonja Maus, fine-tuned to perfection, so that each piece is of high quality standards.For more eco-styles, info, and to buy online, please visit www.noformula.net Show less Designed, produced, and sold women’s clothes under the label ‘No Formula’ in venues & online, in Calgary, and in London, and on the Gold Coast, Australia. Designed, made patterns, production packs and production samples on small capsule collections.designed and created one-off pieces for clientsObtained understanding of: pattern making, pattern amendments, fitting, alterations, pattern grading, maintaining strict production schedule, trend research and interpretation, sourcing and ordering fabrics and trimmings, liaising with suppliers and buyers. Show less

  • Designer

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  • Owner

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2012
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  Gold Coast Sewing classes

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

  Owner, Instructor

  Gold Coast Sewing Classes; a one of a kind and independent small business providing sewing classes and courses for all interests and skill levels. Also held and provided pattern making courses, intermediate and advanced sewing courses. Created group beginner, intermediate and advanced sewing classes, and long-term courses, equivalent to college sewing curriculum. Created Garment samples with detailed breakdown to sewing instructions. Built interactive website with regular blogs, reviews, and event registration. Provided students with all materials when required. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2013 - now

  Owner, Gold Coast sewing Classes, Pattern Maker, Consultant
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  Syte Industries Inc.

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2017

  Product Development Manager

  In a new facility, assuming responsibility for the pattern making, sample making and production departments. This included putting systems in place from the ground up to facilitate and to grow the business' in-house operations. Created for a range of men's and women's garments, graded patterns, cut samples, organised production and make recommendations for improvement efficiency. Liaised with clients, assessed their needs, and created quotes and proposals. Sourced fabrics, and created a fabric swatch library, along with our fabric library database and inventory. Show less

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  Christine Lingerie

  Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Pattern Maker
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  R.M. Williams Pty Ltd

  Aug 2018 - now

  Garment engineer
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  R.M. WILLIAMS LIMITED

  Aug 2018 - now

  Product Developer