Debbie Butterworth

I am currently employed as a Senior Garment Technologist, working on fancy dress (costumes, accessories and cosmetics) for adults and children.

Quality Manager on Adultswear, working on outerwear and skiwear.

Garment Technologist on Ladieswear, working on woven, jersey and outerwear.

Garment Technologist (maternity cover) working on Men's formal shirts.

Garment Technologist on Ladies Casualwear, working on woven soft separates, denim, outerwear, and suede and leather.

Garment Technologist on Ladies Casualwear, working on jersey, wovens, denim, outerwear, and suede and leather.

Multi-Skilled Garment Technologist on Ladieswear, working on casualwear, tailoring, jersey, soft separates and outerwear.

Work Placement (2nd year of University) as a Quality Controller on Ladieswear, working on wovens (tailoring and separates), knitwear, denim, maternity wear, swimwear, outerwear and suede and leather.

The course is a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical 'hands on' skills. It has equipped me with a sound understanding of the principles and practice of design, technology and management in fashion and associated businesses, enabling me to enter into a wide range of careers within the industry. First and second year provided me with a sound theoretical knowledge of design, pattern cutting, garment assembly, textiles and management of the fashion and clothing industry. Third year made use of inter-linked projects, which further developed my creative, and problem solving skills in producing fashion garments, whilst linking my work to the reality of the management of its production. Fourth year included several modules in current issues and management, and an honours project. Work Placement: I undertook a 6 month work placement in the third term of my second year, details of this can be found in the Experience section of my profile.