Felicity Alice

Assisting in the development of bespoke handcrafted gifts for VIP clients and working as part of a team to meet required deadlines.

Restoration of archive embroidered pieces. Working as part of a team to complete a range of hand embroidery and embellishment onto garments in preparation for collection launches and private client pieces. Assisting the studio embroidery team.

Freelance costume embellisher and hand embroiderer assistant for film and television.

Based on the Kent Science Park, Cucumber Catering, has given me the skills to help provide catering in and around the Sittingbourne Area. Delivering catering for large and small corporate events, business lunches and private parties. I have personally gained confidence in talking to people, communicating more effectively, perfecting time management and overall meeting requirements of the customers to professionally high standard.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hand Embroidery for Fashion, Interiors and Textile Art Developing and provided with an academic learning experience in the beautiful setting of Hampton Court Palace, which connects my practice, textiles and design theory with the technical skills base of hand embroidery.

Assisting with Darning on upcycled denim and tweed fabrics to form patches for the collection. Building teamwork skills to complete embroidery on the patches that was efficient and meet the requirements of the set brief, whilst maintaining the quality of the fabric that could be applied to another fabric. Demonstration of ability to work to a high standard under pressure to meet the strict deadline within set blocks of allotted time to complete each brief requirement.

Translation of written language through various stitch techniques, to interpret the meaning of a written testimonial piece composed by an individual who does or knows somebody who suffers with epilepsy. Demonstration of dedication and pride by volunteering to stay late to complete the project. Demonstration of understanding and compassion by volunteering to form a group of people to model the garments.

-Hand appliqué and tambour beading for VIP dresses. -Working in a team for working extended hours in a high demand environment to execute tight deadlines for collection season.